I've come to a conclusion.......

I think you're probably right, a guy with your dimensions may not be able to carry AIWB. Likewise, a slim guy, may not be able to AIWB a 5" barreled gun, if he is short. These are probably physical limitations that may not be able to be overcome.

On the other hand, while you may not prefer, or find them particularly comfortable, I'm sure there are other clock positions or carry positions that would work.

A slightly uncomfortable IWB holster will keep reminding you that you
ARE carrying. I figured that real early in the prosess.

I carry a Mod 19 S&W 2 1/2" AIWB quite comfortably. I realize I'm not your size. I'm 5' 7" and 155 lbs and mostly carry a Kimber UCC II in .45 ACP at 4:30 IWB.

Im 6', 340. I hate wearing belts. I have no butt, so keeping my pants up IS a problem. Ive been carrying for 3 years now, and tried several ideas. I finally gave up on a larger pistol and bought a Kel-Tec P32. I pocket carry the .32, and use suspenders to keep my pants up. I dont like the look of suspenders, so I wear them under my shirt.

Its not ideal. I dont want to ever get into a gunfight with just the .32, but Im not comfortable with anything else.

Funny, just yesterday I was thinking of starting a thread titled about appendix IWB carry stating emphatically that I just can't do it ...

I'm not fat, just a middle-aged dude who cannot get used to having a muzzle pointed at my groin, femoral artery or digging into me when I sit down. I've tried AIWB with loose pants, tight(er) pants, higher-waisted pants, trendy pants that ride low, etc. Nothing works for me with regard to this carry mode. I've tried 3" to 4" barreled autos, no joy.

Also, years of drawing from my side or slightly behind my hip have made a draw from appendix carry feel awkward as hell for me.

I'm sticking with IWB of a normal-size (4" - 5" barrel) handgun at 3:30 - 4:00 and OWB carry.

I can't AIWB carry either - too much scar tissue from operations. In fact, I don't really like any IWB carry. I'm just over 5'8" and just under 200 lbs and dropping. I open carry using retention holsters or pocket carry my leetle revolvers.

I was 315lbs and now I'm down to 225 (with lots of beefy muscles now too! .
I'm facing just the opposite problem. I find it difficult to dress in a way that allows me to carry IWB without my fashion screaming, "GUN!!!!" Or feeling that I look like a cheap Magnum P.I. knockoff. I can carry my P-11 if I have an older T-shirt on but for anything that doesn't embarrass my wife to be seen in public with me, I'm SOL. On the bright side, I have noticed that the zombie apocalypse is actually here and most people are too absorbed in Honey Boo Boo or their iPhone to actually notice anything. They're in their own little world and you could walk naked down the street carrying a desert eagle in between your butt cheeks before they'll freak out.

I only have a moderate gut (5'9" 190) and I can't carry AIWB at all. The gun pushes into my gut (or privates).
I carry comfortably IWB at 3 o'clock. I wear suspenders under my shirt because my butt is disappearing fast. Keeps everything in place.

5'11" 215# I carry AIWB with a HK P30. I use a gun belt and spare mag in khakis, jeans or shorts.

Sent ya a PM

I've given up on IWB carry. I'm a big guy too. 5'8" and 240 pounds. I need to get my butt in gear and drop 60 pounds but until then carrying is an issue.

How about a belly band holster?

In summer wear a Hawaiian style shirt untucked. In winter under a sweatshirt or hoodie.

^^^
I strongly agree. I am 5' 10" and 250. These and pocket carry are my standard methods after years of discomfort.

I believe I am looking for something that does not exist. Options and opinions welcome.

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I've got no help for you but....

Hossfly72 said:

....On the bright side, I have noticed that the zombie apocalypse is actually here and most people are too absorbed in Honey Boo Boo or their iPhone to actually notice anything. They're in their own little world and you could walk naked down the street carrying a desert eagle in between your butt cheeks before they'll freak out.

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... made me laugh until my eyes watered and it took me 3 or 4 minutes to calm down so I could type this.... Thanks Hossfly!

The sad thing is that it's just about so true......

I'm in a different boat. 5'8", 145. I love 1911's, but I'll be darned if I can figure out how to carry one concealed. I guess a .380 or .38 will have to do until I can get to the tank in the parking lot.
P.S. 92 degrees, 92% humidity today. No jacket required.

I chuckle when I hear IWB-carrying folks advise to wear pants two sizes larger than you need to accommodate a weapon. Have you ever worn pants two sizes bigger than your waist? They look like clown-pants; might as well get bigger shoes to match!

OP, it's beyond the purview of THR to comment on matters of health; but weight issues are far more serious than that of concealed carry, and if you'd like to discuss that in a PM, feel free.

Oh so true.

Paul may be a 9mm or 40 cal kahr CW series. Use the same 1911 holsters you may have now. Light, thin with the same natural feel as the 1911 just a smooth long trigger pull . Hides well too. The smaller cm9 or 40 can be a pocket pistol. All with the same feel. I would say the 45 kahrs but there a little wider and does not fit 1911 holsters but the mags can work, some with a little trimming, some with out. Nice carry pistols any how.

Got some dunlap too. I carry an LCR OWB with an untucked collared shirt, sometimes a tucked tee underneath. Most times i forget i'm carrying.

IWB and pocket carry ain't happening since I'm not about to buy all new pants.

I used to be heavy and AIWB was very uncomfortable, especially in a car.

Mike

PS. Tried low fat and exercise for years. Low carb worked.

Made for an older 2" Colt. Prototype recently made. Purchaser super satisfied. Gearing up.

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Glad ya got a chuckle BCRider! I figure if I can make somebody laugh out loud or even pee a little bit, it's been a good day. I'm off to the Pensacola gun show today specifically in search of IWB holsters. The best I've found so far is by a fella at www.deadeyeluke.com. I carry a P-11 in what he calls a P-Chip holster.
It's small, light, secure, and virtually disappears under a t-shirt. My biggest problem now though is that I wear tighter fitting workout type shirts. I'm thinking about looking at a compression shirt with built in shoulder holster/pocket things. I think they're called Thunder Shirts.. Or that could be the thing we put on the dog when neighbors shoot fireworks? Hell, may try that also. He seems to like it.
My ideal holster is one piece of kydex, folded origami style (like the P-Chip) with a 10-15 degree forward cant. I'm left to getting it custom made because most holster makers haven't discovered Witness pistols and I'm a Witness fanboy.

Hossfly72 wrote,
I'm off to the Pensacola gun show today specifically in search of IWB holsters. The best I've found so far is by a fella at www.deadeyeluke.com. I carry a P-11 in what he calls a P-Chip holster.

My ideal holster is one piece of kydex, folded origami style (like the P-Chip) with a 10-15 degree forward cant. I'm left to getting it custom made because most holster makers haven't discovered Witness pistols and I'm a Witness fanboy.

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You may want to make a short trip to Daphne, Al, to see Alabama Holster.

http://www.alabamaholster.com

I haven't seen their work in person, but I have seen Deadeye Luke's stuff. Deadeye Luke's stuff is serviceable, but crude.

I realize this is a firearms forum and not a fitness forum, but others have given so much advice regarding holsters and such I wanted to toss in some advice regarding losing weight.

First of all, you say you are trying and that is a good thing. But examine WHAT you are trying, to see if it is effective at all. A piece of advice I give to anyone trying to lose weight (especially women) is LIFT WEIGHTS. Lifting weight will help to change your metabolic rate which will burn more calories - even when you are not working out!

Lou