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Bear_B · 02-11-2005, 11:12 PM

Im a fairly large feller at 6'1 and 300 lbs and I have a 48 inch waist.

I just picked up an XD40 SC in a trade and I am seriously thinking of making this my CCW weapon.

I need a holster... but please... no IWB holsters.

When youre as big around as I am IWB holsters are UNCOMFORTABLE at best.

Can anyone suggest the right holster for a guy my size?

I tried the kydex paddle holsters on at the store... comfortable for sure but they stick out and print pretty badly.

I have a holster by Ross Leather for my G19 (doesnt fit the xd... tried) that is VERY comfortable, but my local shop no longer carries Ross Leather. They have gone strictly Galco (and Galco is expensive stuff)

I need a nice, close, tight fit to the body. I dont care if it has a thumb break or not... either is fine.

Bear_B · 02-12-2005, 06:43 AM

Here is a photo of me to give you an idea of my body dimensions.

msidner · 02-12-2005, 06:46 AM

Just a heads up, you double posted.

I've got a bit of "overhang" myself, and find the Don Hume holsters to be very comfortable, especially the "open top" has a belly flap that keeps the slide from riding into you side (just the leather against your side). Looks like Pistol-Gear has one for the SC, but I have the service:
http://www.pistol-gear.com/proddetail.php?prod=30XDL

They have another version that's got a thumb break as well.

Matthew

c22m22c · 02-12-2005, 08:07 AM

bear-b...you NEED a gun???

you're a pretty big dude...i'm not sure i'd mess with ya...but then discretion being the better part of valor, and all.

i kinda pirated this site from someone, here...but it's probably the MOST comprehensive holster site i've ever seen. i'm sure some names are missing, but there are more than enough here to keep you occupied.

http://www.wmporter.com/xd/holsters.htm

good luck

synchro · 02-12-2005, 11:05 AM

I would find a place online to get the Ross Leather holster. If you cannot find one, let me know and I will give you the number of my local place and they can drop ship it to you. i am wearing my Ross leather holster right now for my XD service and it is by far my favorite holster. SO that is why I say stick with what you know already fits you. And i too am a big guy at 6'4" and 300lbs, so i know all about your troubles. the ross leather one makes it so I can hardly tell I even have it on.

MoJo · 02-12-2005, 11:31 AM

Hi,

I'm a rather robust kinda guy too! 5' 11" 265# 46" waist. I use this holster http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/H710 for my S&W 3913. The llittle Smith is my primary carry gun. Great service from Gunner's Alley too!

BTW, I agree with you about being big and using an IWB.

SwitchbladeJ · 02-13-2005, 08:37 AM

Im in the same big boy boat, and I orderd a Fist #8.

http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/holster/8.htm what I have coming

http://www.fist-inc.com main site...

Verm · 02-13-2005, 11:35 AM

Damn, you look like my twin.
I thought that IWBs would be pretty uncomforable too but tried a Don Hume clip on that works very well from www.pistol-gear.com . It sits low so doesn't dig in.
I also changed my wardrobe a bit after I found Dockers flex more than jeans and make carrying iwb more comfortable.

H

HighVelocity · 02-13-2005, 12:20 PM

What about an ankle rig? I have not seen one for an XD sub (certainly somebody makes one) but I have one (fobus) for my Glock 30 which is pretty chunky and it works great!
The reason I went this route is because I am not exactly a small guy myself and I spend a lot of time on our highways. An ankle setup is the easiest for me to access when behind the wheel short of having it loose in my lap.

tank69 · 02-13-2005, 01:43 PM

You and I are about the same size, i'm just shorter! Anyway, I carry my XD in a Predator IWB holster and have no complaints.

02-11-2005, 11:12 PM	#1
Bear_B XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jax, Florida Posts: 75	Holster for a big guy Im a fairly large feller at 6'1 and 300 lbs and I have a 48 inch waist. I just picked up an XD40 SC in a trade and I am seriously thinking of making this my CCW weapon. I need a holster... but please... no IWB holsters. When youre as big around as I am IWB holsters are UNCOMFORTABLE at best. Can anyone suggest the right holster for a guy my size? I tried the kydex paddle holsters on at the store... comfortable for sure but they stick out and print pretty badly. I have a holster by Ross Leather for my G19 (doesnt fit the xd... tried) that is VERY comfortable, but my local shop no longer carries Ross Leather. They have gone strictly Galco (and Galco is expensive stuff) I need a nice, close, tight fit to the body. I dont care if it has a thumb break or not... either is fine. __________________ Glock 17 Sig 226X2 XD-45 Tactical Rossi .357x2 Rossi .38

02-12-2005, 06:43 AM	#2
Bear_B XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jax, Florida Posts: 75	Here is a photo of me to give you an idea of my body dimensions. __________________ Glock 17 Sig 226X2 XD-45 Tactical Rossi .357x2 Rossi .38

02-12-2005, 06:46 AM	#3
msidner XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 356	Just a heads up, you double posted. I've got a bit of "overhang" myself, and find the Don Hume holsters to be very comfortable, especially the "open top" has a belly flap that keeps the slide from riding into you side (just the leather against your side). Looks like Pistol-Gear has one for the SC, but I have the service: http://www.pistol-gear.com/proddetail.php?prod=30XDL They have another version that's got a thumb break as well. Matthew __________________ SA XD40 (my favorite) Don\'s Guide Rod Wolff Spring Ruger P95DC (the wife\'s favorite) Taurus CIA 650 .357 (light carry) Kel-Tec P3-AT (my new lighter carry) Raven M-25 (for when a little something is better than nothing)

02-12-2005, 08:07 AM	#4
c22m22c XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: east coast Posts: 582	bear-b...you NEED a gun??? you're a pretty big dude...i'm not sure i'd mess with ya...but then discretion being the better part of valor, and all. i kinda pirated this site from someone, here...but it's probably the MOST comprehensive holster site i've ever seen. i'm sure some names are missing, but there are more than enough here to keep you occupied. http://www.wmporter.com/xd/holsters.htm good luck __________________ HK USP 9mm Fullsize HK USP 9mm Compact Springfield XD9 4\" and assorted other goodies.

02-12-2005, 11:05 AM	#5
synchro XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Just outside of Seattle, WA Posts: 181	I would find a place online to get the Ross Leather holster. If you cannot find one, let me know and I will give you the number of my local place and they can drop ship it to you. i am wearing my Ross leather holster right now for my XD service and it is by far my favorite holster. SO that is why I say stick with what you know already fits you. And i too am a big guy at 6'4" and 300lbs, so i know all about your troubles. the ross leather one makes it so I can hardly tell I even have it on. __________________ SA XD-9 bi-tone (NP3 finish from Robar) - TFOs XD 40 Tactical XD 45ACP Service Sig P220R - TFOs - CT Lasergrips Kimber Ultra CDP II - CT Lasergrips Bushmaster M4A3 - EOTech 512.A65 LR308A4 Like to backpack or do outdoor stuff but want to eat well? http://www.freezerbagcooking.com

02-12-2005, 11:31 AM	#6
MoJo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Beaumont, Texas, USA Posts: 314	Hi, I'm a rather robust kinda guy too! 5' 11" 265# 46" waist. I use this holster http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/H710 for my S&W 3913. The llittle Smith is my primary carry gun. Great service from Gunner's Alley too! BTW, I agree with you about being big and using an IWB. __________________ \"In these modern times, many men are wounded for not having weapons or knowledge of their use.\" -Achille Marozzo, 1536 The only gunfight you can truly win is the one you avoid. -Anon.

02-13-2005, 08:37 AM	#7
SwitchbladeJ XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 44	Im in the same big boy boat, and I orderd a Fist #8. http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/holster/8.htm what I have coming http://www.fist-inc.com main site... __________________ Guerilla, Gorilla, BIG Difference...

02-13-2005, 11:35 AM	#8
Verm XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carson City NV. Posts: 814	Damn, you look like my twin. I thought that IWBs would be pretty uncomforable too but tried a Don Hume clip on that works very well from www.pistol-gear.com . It sits low so doesn't dig in. I also changed my wardrobe a bit after I found Dockers flex more than jeans and make carrying iwb more comfortable. H __________________ Enough firepower, the will and the guts to use it all.

02-13-2005, 12:20 PM	#9
HighVelocity XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 399	What about an ankle rig? I have not seen one for an XD sub (certainly somebody makes one) but I have one (fobus) for my Glock 30 which is pretty chunky and it works great! The reason I went this route is because I am not exactly a small guy myself and I spend a lot of time on our highways. An ankle setup is the easiest for me to access when behind the wheel short of having it loose in my lap.

02-13-2005, 01:43 PM	#10
tank69 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 44	You and I are about the same size, i'm just shorter! Anyway, I carry my XD in a Predator IWB holster and have no complaints.

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