Shaun Smith
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Just wandering what others have found to work for them with similar builds.
CC holster of choice for thin build (5'9", 160lbs)
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BorderSniper
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Although I'm a little bigger than you are, I'm still kinda slim for my height (6'1 - 190). I choose a high quality leather inside the waistband holster with a small frame pistol for spring and summer - high quality leather strongside pancake holster for fall and winter. My recommendation would be to decide which pistol you want to carry then go to Cheaper Than Dirt - America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter or LA Police Gear 5.11 Tactical, Galco, Maxpedition, Bates, Danner, Streamlight, Surefire and Blackhawk. You can enter all the specs for your pistol and they will show you all of your holster options.
Happypuppy
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I have a small waist (wear a 30 pants) and the easiest way for me to carry is appendix. If it's on my side the gun will print, even the XDs and shield size. The holster I like are from high noon. Good price, Quick shipping , a nice clip for the best and the lots of choices such as cant, tuckable and material.
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rogrrr
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I'm the same size as you and I always carry a full size 1911 concealed and you cannot tell that I'm armed. I use a custom (designed by me) Stoner 415 IWB with double body shields (the usual one on the inside and another on the outside in case you reverse it to carry the butt forward), 2 clip holders (no, NOT magazine; clips are what holds the holster to your pants. so you can reverse it to carry the butt forward) and a spring hold-open. Cost me about $90 and I'm completely satisfied with it. I carry at my 2 O'Clock.
Call and ask Jeff about it since he doesn't list it on his site.
This will be the last CC holster I buy unless I happen to buy another style gun but I'm happy with and hooked on 1911s so I don't anticipate a change. This holster carries my full size and compact 1911s, both calibers.
Call and ask Jeff about it since he doesn't list it on his site.
This will be the last CC holster I buy unless I happen to buy another style gun but I'm happy with and hooked on 1911s so I don't anticipate a change. This holster carries my full size and compact 1911s, both calibers.
minuteman32
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I'm 5'11/170lbs & carry a G19 IWB in a Comp-Tac CTAC w/ V-clips (sometimes in an Infidel holster) and a Wilderness Instructor belt. I've not had any issues.
That being said, when I was 18-mid 20's I carried a Ruger Security Six IWB. I weighed about 110, soaking wet. I had to have my belt so tight that it made the area around my hip bones on the front/side black. It was sometimes very uncomfortable, but I carried anyway. Perhaps that is why I have yet to find sometime too uncomfortable to carry.
As I've told many folks, carrying a gun is to be comforting, not comfortable.
Between the Ruger & G19, I have/do carried 1911's, SIG 226/228, G26 & will carry the G26 or any number of other backups.
That being said, when I was 18-mid 20's I carried a Ruger Security Six IWB. I weighed about 110, soaking wet. I had to have my belt so tight that it made the area around my hip bones on the front/side black. It was sometimes very uncomfortable, but I carried anyway. Perhaps that is why I have yet to find sometime too uncomfortable to carry.
As I've told many folks, carrying a gun is to be comforting, not comfortable.
Between the Ruger & G19, I have/do carried 1911's, SIG 226/228, G26 & will carry the G26 or any number of other backups.
Geosan1030
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I'm 5'11, about 170 and carry a Shield in a Crossbreed Minituck. I carry about 4 o'clock and it doesn't pattern at all.
I'm 5' 11 and 155lbs. I carry a gG23 in a serpa on my hip. I buy one size larger shirts and heavier t's for summer and do not print. Winter presents no problems as I just wear a sweater or other over garment. I don't like any carry position where I sweep myself (or others) so I prefer the hip. It's also more comfortable in a car.
At 5'11" 165 lbs we are about the same build. I have tried every conceivable IWB holster: hybrids like Foxx, all kydex Bladetech, all leather Galco skyops, plus many, many more. I don't really like any. The hybrids are the least uncomfortable (notice I do not say "most comfortable"). But every single IWB holster relies on the same connection to our bodies: a belt. The belt is the problem. Or, more specifically, the clips the connect the holsters to the belt. I have tried metal, plastic, kydex. Over the belt loop clips, under the belt J-clips, behind the belt with velcro. None, I repeat none, of the clips are invisible.
Even a modestly overweight person with a slight bulge has fantastic camouflage because the baggy shirt and body naturally overhang and hide those clips as well as the bulge of the weapon under their clothing.
Here is the reality check for those of us who have absolutely zero "belly": we have no way to hide those clips! The constant retort is that slim folks need to wear baggy clothes. This is not always appropriate for everyone especially if you work in an environment requiring formal or semi-formal business attire.
Belly bands are the only really concealable carry method I have found. I can wear a dress shirt tucked in with nothing exposed to the outside world. I find allowing the belly band to ride on my hips so the weapon is behind my belt helps with both stability and concealment. If I wear the band higher around my stomach above my belt line there is too much of an obvious bulging difference between my belt at the waist line and the bulge of the weapon under my shirt.
Belly bands are a whole different animal to get used to. First, in summer heat you will sweat under it and you need to wash it often. So either buy two or plan accordingly to allow drying time.
Drawing from the belly band is very difficult. You must learn to access the weapon under clothing especially if you tuck your shirt. Practice, practice, practice.
Even a modestly overweight person with a slight bulge has fantastic camouflage because the baggy shirt and body naturally overhang and hide those clips as well as the bulge of the weapon under their clothing.
Here is the reality check for those of us who have absolutely zero "belly": we have no way to hide those clips! The constant retort is that slim folks need to wear baggy clothes. This is not always appropriate for everyone especially if you work in an environment requiring formal or semi-formal business attire.
Belly bands are the only really concealable carry method I have found. I can wear a dress shirt tucked in with nothing exposed to the outside world. I find allowing the belly band to ride on my hips so the weapon is behind my belt helps with both stability and concealment. If I wear the band higher around my stomach above my belt line there is too much of an obvious bulging difference between my belt at the waist line and the bulge of the weapon under my shirt.
Belly bands are a whole different animal to get used to. First, in summer heat you will sweat under it and you need to wash it often. So either buy two or plan accordingly to allow drying time.
Drawing from the belly band is very difficult. You must learn to access the weapon under clothing especially if you tuck your shirt. Practice, practice, practice.
SR9
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I recommend you find a C/C pistol you like and are comfortable with. The go to The Holster Store - Gun Holsters and look up all the models they make for that pistol. They are made in Florida of US materials. They ship quick and prices are great.
