Penumbra1811 Posted August 1, 2021 at 01:50 PM Share Posted August 1, 2021 at 01:50 PM Im lookingfor a holster for my H&K VP9SK and was looking for recommendations on what ones would be good for a chubbier guy. Right now i have a Alien Gear for it but its too big and bulky and cant wearit.I also have We The People Holsters for it and my other firearms but digs into me no matter where i put it on me. What are some of your experiences if you have a little extra meat on you?? No bashing please im not fat just a little extra meaty lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee n. field Posted August 1, 2021 at 02:51 PM Share Posted August 1, 2021 at 02:51 PM Is bare kydex against your skin a problem for you, or not? If not, give a look at JM Custom Kydex. Good luck with your quest. I hate looking for holsters most of anything, moving into a new gun. And online holster reviews and recommendations are usually worthless. More worthless than usual. (Don't care so much for Aliengear, or the hybird holster concept. I moved on to preferring the kydex taco style, with snap loops.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted August 1, 2021 at 02:52 PM Share Posted August 1, 2021 at 02:52 PM For best comfort? For my Browning High Power Alloy Detective I prefer an OWB leather holster (Privateer Corsair) with an appropriate cover garment. I also have an IWB leather holster (Privateer Cutthroat) in the same basic style from the same holster maker. I purchased the IWB first... thinking that was the way I should carry. I love extra pockets, for phone, tools and whatnot and nearly always wear a Columbia Polar-tech vest... so OWB is a good option for me and it is a heck of a lot more comfortable. I have a number of Alien Gear, Crossbreed and other "hybrid style" IWB holsters. They use far too much material and do not offer the retention you really need. Tiny IWB/OWB kydex holsters work better but will not fit my non standard Alloy Detective properly and seem to hang off the belt in the wrong way. A classic leather holster still works really well... I think they "got it right" long ago! A well made custom holster will please you and last for a very long time.Do not go cheap on your holsters. A picture:The tan one is the IWB for High PowerThe other two are OWB High Power/Sig P238 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckInIllinois Posted August 1, 2021 at 07:06 PM Share Posted August 1, 2021 at 07:06 PM I always carry IWB and TT Gunleather makes my holsters. Depending on time of year/situation I will carry a CZ75 Compact, 85 Combat or 2075 Rami. All in the Slim XC model. Very well made, not bulky and as comfortable as carrying a pistol in your pants can be. I also use a Beltman 1.75"belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa Posted August 1, 2021 at 09:20 PM Share Posted August 1, 2021 at 09:20 PM I have a lot of extra meat on me . I get poked and stuck no matter where I place the holster or for that matter what type of holster I wear. I normally wear an IWB leather or kydex depending on the firearm. A shoulder holster would stop the poking but hard to wear during the summer. If you only have a big belly and no extra side meat , you could probably get away with an outside the waist belt holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted August 1, 2021 at 10:32 PM Share Posted August 1, 2021 at 10:32 PM I would look into a OWB holster for comfort IWB just don't work for me when it's hot outside i carry a smaller size pistol OWB or just pocket carry you have to just find what works for you that said Milt sparks makes just about the best leather holster you can buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted August 1, 2021 at 11:16 PM Share Posted August 1, 2021 at 11:16 PM Plus 10 on the beltman belt listed above. And if you can get the 1.75 and a 1.50 for dress casual!Be sure to get bullhide double layered. Back to the holster. I too am a round mound of manly love. I use the Black Point Tactical kydex holsters.IWB is the base but with the included attachments you can OWB this holster.For pure feel and convenience of late Ive been carrying appendix. Yes it will grip out during sitting, but I have it covered with a longer loose t-shirt or I wear a button up with the tail out. There is a wing on it that lays against you to not sweat on the firearm. Just another idea, but look into the belt its the more important than holster for me!Plus the 1.75 stays straight better than other flimsy belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee n. field Posted August 2, 2021 at 12:13 AM Share Posted August 2, 2021 at 12:13 AM A well made custom holster will please you and last for a very long time.Do not go cheap on your holsters. Sometimes you get lucky, but, yeah, what he said, right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penumbra1811 Posted August 2, 2021 at 02:19 AM Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 at 02:19 AM Thanks everyone i will look into the ones mentioned above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke33 Posted August 2, 2021 at 03:52 AM Share Posted August 2, 2021 at 03:52 AM I could never find an iwb holster that was comfortable. I wear an owb holster made by Kusiak leather and it is fantastic. In the winter it’s never an issue. In the summer, it holds close enough wearing a longer loose fitting shirt it isn’t even noticeable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted August 2, 2021 at 03:05 PM Share Posted August 2, 2021 at 03:05 PM While I mostly go OWB....The best IWB I've found is the Galco king tuk While not the 'finest' hand crafted from the skin of blessed unicorns....Funnily..my favorite OWB is a tagua.Specifically the texas 1836 seriesFits my glocks great....retains very well.I happen come across one one day..checked it out...figured I'd give it a shot since it was very nice out of the box...After a few years...still going strong....and its my go-to OWB for the glock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukesoprano Posted August 2, 2021 at 03:49 PM Share Posted August 2, 2021 at 03:49 PM I have a spare tire too and the best IWB Holster for me is Black Arch Holstershttps://www.blackarchholsters.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamaroSSNut Posted May 18, 2022 at 11:40 AM Share Posted May 18, 2022 at 11:40 AM eBay has been good for carbon fiber for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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