Belly Bands & Big Boys for beltless carry

[elynot]

im a bigger person and in the process of getting my ccw. I just started looking around for an iwb. for us bigger boys with bellys, is the band the way to go?? I know its super embarrassing and doubt that i could have my pistol in front cause of my belly.

do some of yall have any recommendations or should i just go with something leather?

Check this holster out!!

https://jxtactical.com/fat-guy-holster/

I?m also a big boy with a belly and looked this holster up on YouTube when I was in the process of getting my CCW.


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[riprap]

Does that holster have a strap across the back of the gun?

Yes, with infinite velcro adjustment.

[Palmaris]

I am pretty big guy, 5.9 210 lbs. I am using Enigma with Tulster Oats holster for my EDC with P365. I love it! No issue at all. Very important to tune it precisely and find best position for yourself. I am caring at 12 o’clock.

[Vinnie Boombatz]

Probably not ideal, but I have no problem with traditional AIWB holsters if I'm wearing joggers or shorts to the gym as long as the pants have a drawstring which prevents the holster from coming out of the pants when you draw. I only do this though when I'm going to the gym, otherwise I never wear sweatpants in public. I'm 6'2, 200lbs. and wear 33" or 34" waist in jeans (I can usually get away with a 32" waist but size up to accommodate the holster).

[Tikka3x]

Is the Smart Carry strictly an appendix holster or can ya spin it around for strong side? I am seeking a comfortable holster I can use when riding a motorcycle as well.

I carried at 12'o clock but can be carried strong side.

[ACfixer]

I've dinked around with a few beltless options and since I still need to wear a belt, I left with the "what's the point?" opinion. I owned one briefly, sent it back to Amazon... and tried another in a local gun store and they just aren't for me.

Yes I carry a Glock and that was also an issue in my mind, but secondary to the fact I just could see another apparatus being more beneficial than just a quality holster on a quality belt.

[BC9696]

I carried at 12'o clock but can be carried strong side.

Thanks for that. Bought one, we'll see.

[BC9696]

WOW!!!

So I was really underwhelmed with the look of the holster when I viewed it online prior to purchase. But it was cheap to what the heck. My Smart Carry arrived today. Pounding a keyboard from my home-based office, I chose to wear my pajamas all day (which seemed like a good opportunity to try this thing out). This is the model I purchased:



I was quite surprised how comfortable it was with a 10rd mag and fully loaded G27 holstered. While slower to draw with this holster, I suspect that's because I lack practice with it and it's a whole new learning curve. What I didn't expect was the Smart Carry's ability to ease discomfort in my lower back. I often suffer lower back pain (sciatica...the result of totaling 5 motorcycles in my 20s) and after playing Santa and hosting dinner for 20 guests on Christmas (and all the cleaning, moving furniture, and 100 other strenuous tasks needed to prepare for the holiday) my back has been kinda stiff for the week thereafter. Not painful, just discomfort. Well the Smart Carry holster acted kinda like a kidney belt and eased my discomfort instantly and that was a pleasant & unexpected benefit. The real test will be wearing it in the real world but preliminary tests look positive. Thanks for recommending it!