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AIWB Belt Bulge
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What's the best way to resolve the "bulge" of my belt while AIWB'ing a full-size double-stack frame? I'm not a big guy: 5' 8" & 190 lb frame, no visible abs, but I also don't have any belly for camouflage (30" pants, Med shirt size). I don't seem to have any issues with the firearm itself (FN 57) printing, but I've noticed that my t-shirts have a weird bulge where my holster pushes my pants out 2" further than my body. Is the fix as simple as wearing longer and looser shirts? Thanks for any help, signed an overly conscious newb.
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FN 5.7 is a big gun to ccw, Loose Button up shirt over the undershirt, possibly rotate back closer to 4 o’clock or appendix carry. Or you could do a shoulder Rig. My IA doesn’t allow FN 5.7, OC does?
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Ditch the shmedium shirts! Where a larger T-shirt! Unless you live in a metro sexual night club. I’m roughly your same build and have worn size Large tees since high school. I don’t need to show my visible muscles, it leaves more to the ladies’ imagination. I have no troubles concealing a full size handgun.
Also, if it is the buckle that is bulging out, simply **** the buckle to the opposite hip of the handgun rather than in the middle. Assuming you are AIWB BTW since I know it can be pricey to change your wardrobe, do yourself a favor and buy some plain tees like AAA or Shaka brand for cheap beginnings. I wear AAA almost exclusively. For $100 I can buy 20 shirts that last a year, then donate them every year and replenish.
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5'8" 190 lbs and no belly?! Damn dude, you must be built like a tank!
I suggest 4 o'clock or small of back carry for less noticeable "bulge." Or like was suggested above, a shirt that is a bit baggy helps a lot.
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I don’t AIWB....I do 3:30
BUT, I know this: — IF you have a big belt buckle, you need to rotate it off the center....to the left for right handers. — you need a CLAW extension on your holster (or Bravo Concealment’s “Torsion” holster bend) to keep the grip end tucked into the body....big difference .
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You can also try a buckle-less belt, longer/looser shirt and/or thinner holster if the one you have is particularly thick.
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I bought a Hank's Gun belt that's a few inches too long, and I'd read previously about shifting the belt to the left, so that's what I've been doing. Quote:
Any tips on 4 o' clock concealment? I work in an office and lab, and spent a fair amount of time sitting in a chair and bending over. Quote:
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Thank you for all of the suggestions, gentlemen, they are greatly appreciated.
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I have the same problem when trying to carry with a tucked in shirt. The gun itself is hidden but the belt and buckle look odd and you can't move the buckle off to the side. Haven't found a good solution so I usually don't carry if I have to tuck in.
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Good luck and hope this info helps!!! Vinny
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I have heard good things about these two belts but don't have any direct experience... Dynamis https://dynamisalliance.com/product-...apparel/belts/ Volund Gearworks Atlas G Hook Belt - Not that this one isn't completely buckle-less, but it's pretty minimalist. Certainly a much lower profile than most belts with buckles. Original SOE Gear makes a similar belt too. Just don't piss John (the owner) off when you order. http://store.volundgearworks.com/ind...hook-belt.html
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I just discovered this a couple of weeks ago. Makes a huge difference!
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5'8 and 190, 30 in waist sounds like you're a jacked mofo. Unless you have VERY strange fat distribution you're basically bodybuilder status for your height.
Pack it in between the muscles of your visible abs. Real talk though, you're lean enough that anything will print on you. If the printing is that big an issue why not compact? |
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I'm 5'10" 195 so I think we are of the same sleek build.
Move the gun to about 1400 to 1430 position, outboard of the front belt loop just over your pocket. This is what I do to my Glock 29. It prints a bit but my arm is always there so NBD.
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Yes. 1430 is when the Air Force starts working. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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What happens if you use your BAG EDC belt with your steel 1911? The FN is stoopid light (especially compared a G19 with 15 rd mags), but the last thing I want is saggy pants. Quote:
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Real talk, it's not the printing that's the issue, it's the triangular void of space above my belt where there's nothing to fill the shirt. Imagine a girl with a FUPA, but no belly overhanging it. I do have a G19, but I don't shoot it particularly well with the shortened grip length. Quote:
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I'll confirm with my cousin - he's a deadbeat C17 Pilot.
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Duh....one position is for daytime use, the other for night duty. If you get ‘em mixed up, you’ll be drawing air....don’t be that guy .
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John...the owner...is a bit of a character. He makes videos and calls out the customers that piss him off. Usually because they've been rude to him or his people. He does NOT subscribe to the notion of "the customer is always right." He's kinda like the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld. Just be polite and you'll be fine.
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Have to admit sometimes I'm partial to using my Hanks belt with the 1911 still (leather and 1911 vs. webbing and polymer pistols). Holster combination is also key to maintain rigidity (I run a Bravo Concealment torsion with a single belt clip).
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It's been mentioned, but I rotate my belt and the claw definitely helps. Just don't over-tighten with the claw, at least mine became a little painful with my belt cinched down tight.
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We’re almost exactly the same build, except I’m a 33” waist and also wear large shirts. You’re going to have a little bulge if you’re AIWB no matter what.
Belt & holster are important too. I’m carrying a G19/RMR/TLR 7 and a spare mag in a T1C Axis slim elite with no problems at all. Belt is an ALPHA GEAR Hybrid with the buckle off the left hip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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