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michaelmustard · 09-30-2007, 04:34 PM

I bought an XD 9 subcompact for concealed carry. I am a rather large guy at 6'2" and 280lb. Where is the best place to wear my weapon and what type of holster IWB/OWB would anyone recommend?

rtparso · 09-30-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelmustard

I bought an XD 9 subcompact for concealed carry. I am a rather large guy at 6'2" and 280lb. Where is the best place to wear my weapon and what type of holster IWB/OWB would anyone recommend?

I am 5'8" 260 and I have the Crossbread. They are sponsers

Gunner69 · 09-30-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelmustard

I bought an XD 9 subcompact for concealed carry. I am a rather large guy at 6'2" and 280lb. Where is the best place to wear my weapon and what type of holster IWB/OWB would anyone recommend?

I'm a similare size note sure about build but I jsut bought a C-Tac from another member and after an initial brainfart on my part I am currently wearing it just forward of my right hip give or take 2:30 with as much cant as I can get out of it and with my XD45 Service in it it is extrememly comfortable and is easily concealed by a simple t-shirt

bat54r · 09-30-2007, 05:44 PM

I am 5'10" and weigh 230lbs I carry both IWB/OWB at 3:00. IWB I use a High Noon Bare Asset, IMO a great holster for the money, carries well and comfy. OWB I use a Fobus SP11B. For concealed carry with the Bare Asset I just wear a t-shirt thats a little big, covers everything with minimal printing. I carry an XD-45 service 99% of the time using the holsters mentioned. If I'm using the fobus its for open carry only so I have no concern about concealing. But I must mention that holsters are a personal thing and not everyone works for everybody, you may have to buy a few different ones to find one that works for you and your situation. Hope this helps.
-Bret-

Bree · 09-30-2007, 05:52 PM

Try wearing it on your belt right behind your hip(4:30-5:00 for righties or 7:30-7:00 for lefties). Your fat roll will help hide the gun and it is very comfortable!!

bat54r · 09-30-2007, 06:09 PM

Oh almost forgot...Welcome to the forum and congrats on the XD-9.

Great bunch of people and tons of info here.

IndianaJones · 10-01-2007, 05:44 AM

Go Komets!

michaelmustard · 10-01-2007, 10:19 AM

Thanks for all the input! Most of my friends are relatively small compared to me so I figured my options were probably different.

**Need For Speed** · 10-02-2007, 12:32 PM

clipdraw

tomfoolery · 10-16-2007, 12:49 AM

i have to agree with bree...im 5'9 310 ish and i wear it behind my right hip, 4:30 position or so (right handed). i use the galco fletch for OWB and an uncle milkes or other generic nylon for IWB.

09-30-2007, 04:34 PM	#1
michaelmustard XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 36	Holster advice for a fat guy I bought an XD 9 subcompact for concealed carry. I am a rather large guy at 6'2" and 280lb. Where is the best place to wear my weapon and what type of holster IWB/OWB would anyone recommend?

09-30-2007, 05:44 PM	#4
bat54r XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Wayne,Indiana Posts: 2,838	I am 5'10" and weigh 230lbs I carry both IWB/OWB at 3:00. IWB I use a High Noon Bare Asset, IMO a great holster for the money, carries well and comfy. OWB I use a Fobus SP11B. For concealed carry with the Bare Asset I just wear a t-shirt thats a little big, covers everything with minimal printing. I carry an XD-45 service 99% of the time using the holsters mentioned. If I'm using the fobus its for open carry only so I have no concern about concealing. But I must mention that holsters are a personal thing and not everyone works for everybody, you may have to buy a few different ones to find one that works for you and your situation. Hope this helps. -Bret- __________________ Beware the MARMOTS!!! Quick to judge...Quick to anger...Slow to understand....Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand. Neil Peart (Witch Hunt part III of fear....Moving Pictures)

09-30-2007, 05:52 PM	#5
Bree XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,210 Blog Entries: 5	Try wearing it on your belt right behind your hip(4:30-5:00 for righties or 7:30-7:00 for lefties). Your fat roll will help hide the gun and it is very comfortable!! __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! I support McCain-Palin with CA$H!

09-30-2007, 06:09 PM	#6
bat54r XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Wayne,Indiana Posts: 2,838	Oh almost forgot...Welcome to the forum and congrats on the XD-9. Great bunch of people and tons of info here. __________________ Beware the MARMOTS!!! Quick to judge...Quick to anger...Slow to understand....Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand. Neil Peart (Witch Hunt part III of fear....Moving Pictures)

10-01-2007, 05:44 AM	#7
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10-01-2007, 10:19 AM	#8
michaelmustard XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 36	Thanks Thanks for all the input! Most of my friends are relatively small compared to me so I figured my options were probably different.

10-02-2007, 12:32 PM	#9
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10-16-2007, 12:49 AM	#10
tomfoolery XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4,441	i have to agree with bree...im 5'9 310 ish and i wear it behind my right hip, 4:30 position or so (right handed). i use the galco fletch for OWB and an uncle milkes or other generic nylon for IWB.

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