[Quoheleth]

I've tried the THR search and Google search. Either this hasn't been discussed much, or I don't know how to search - a definite possibility.

I've mentioned elsewhere that I'm a big ol' boy - 6'4", knocking on 300 lbs (though the doc and my wife tell me that had better be part of my HISTORY and not FUTURE). I have a KT PF9 that I plan to carry (I'm going to try pocket carry first; I also have a JMG holster (13.0) on order for other times when a pocket carry is out) most of the time, but would like the option of a larger gun if/when I desire. My larger framed guns would include a M&P9 (full-size) and Officer 1911. If it matters, my day job is professional attire (shirt & tie; some polo & slacks) but weekends are comfey clothes.

I've been reading that FBI/forward cant style is best for those who carry behind the side-seam of the pants (I'm lefty, so that would be the 8-9pm position) but a straight cant might be better for 9pm forward. Is this true for big ol' boys, too? Any of you corn-fed boys want to share your preferred style of cant?

I haven't decided on a holster yet. I'm thinking Crossbreed's QuickClip looks promising, and it can be ordered either way - FBI or straight - thus, the question. I like it because it can be removed from the belt without having to de-belt. Too, it's a relatively quick slip-on for an evening run to Wally World. The SuperTuck and CompTac's Minotaur also look good - the latter two, especially, for the heavier 1911 frame - but they are adjustable, so the question with them is moot as it can be changed.

Thoughts? Opinions? Disagreements? Let me hear them!

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[kanewpadle]

Hey big guy, I'm know expert. But I've carried IWB for many years now. I sometimes pocket carry too.

For pocket carry, see if you can find a pocket holster. Unless your pocket is tailored correctly the gun will not sit vertical. Also a pocket holster will keep some of the lint out of the gun. You must inspect the gun frequently and clean the lint out. That's only disadvantage of pocket carry that I know of.

FBI cant works best for most people because it's easier to draw the gun up AND out instead of straight up. Especially with a full size gun with a longer barrell. I have carried a full size 1911, M&P 9 and other guns with no problems. You can too. The most important thing about IWB carry is a good holster. There are many to choose from but stay away from any holster maker that charges your BEFORE they start to make your holster.

I recommend www.kdholsters.com

Great products at great prices and even better service.

[Quoheleth]

Bah...yeah, I have a pocket holster I'm going to use. Sorry...forgot to mention that.

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[DAVIDSDIVAD]

I'm 6'3", but only 200 lbs, and I really like a decent cant for carrying at 2 and 3 o'clock. (full size 1911)
My carry holster has a 22 degree cant, I think.

[Quoheleth]

I found this this morning. Used "rake" instead of "cant" in Google - bingo!

http://www.delfatti.com/webdoc20.html

I guess the short answer is - with an EMPTY gun, try different positions on the belt and see how it feels.

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[wilder]

I'm 6' and 260. When I carry IWB (not very often) I use a Supertuck and a CTAC. I have both configured for max forward can't. It helps the grip of the gun slide up and down the love handles rather than biting into them.

[geniusiknowit]

I just started carrying. I use a Kholster which, from what I can tell, offers a greater number of cant angles than most other IWB holsters.

I carry my XD45 about 4 oclock, angled forward about 30 deg. I'm 6'2", 215lbs. Got some love handles, and the gun is usually comfortable, although I'm still experimenting a little, fine tuning its position.

[David E]

8 oclock for a lefty would be about right.

I prefer the KyTac BraveHeart (www.kytac.com) and it would work pretty well for your stated preferences.