I.W.B. for overweight and a Hellcat.

[c good]

I'm 5'7", 215. Stocky build. S.A. Hellcat. I'm leaning towards I.W.B. 3 or 4 o'clock or Appendix if I can find the right holster. Any suggestions?

Also open to other methods of carry. Belly Band, pocket carry, etc. Thanks for any suggestions.

[G-forceJunkie]

Crossbreed Supertuck (with speed cut). Similar would be the Galico Kingtuk but I believe they stopped making those. The wide backing of this style of holster I find the most comfortable for bigger guys for IWB carry. Note that is is not a holster that is easy to take off and put on, its a "put on in the morning and take off in the evening" holster. If constant removal and rearming during the day is important, choose something else.

https://www.crossbreedholsters.com/product/supertuck-iwb-holster/

I don't know exactaly how big the hellcat but if it is the same as a Sig 365 or Glock 43, I have found the Galico Horsehide Pocket holster the only one that works well for pocket carry

https://www.galcogunleather.com/front-pocket-horsehide-holster_8_1168_1122.html

[P5Ret]

Before I lost around 65 pounds, I tried a couple different IWB holsters for my P365xl. The only one I found to be comfortable enough was the Crossbreed type that has wide leather backing. Although the I think more important is a solid belt, and get your pants a size up. Although that is kind of a pain when you aren't carrying. Belly bands never worked well for me some people may have better luck with them than I did. I've never tried pocket carry with an auto, that's where my J frame comes into play. My go to now is a OWB pancake type holster, I think it's a DeSantis I grabbed at an LGS that was closing down a few years back.

[ST22]

First, 5'8", was 265, now around 217. When more heavy, I put the money into a Tucker and Byrd DC1 holster. Hybrid, leather and Boltaron. I don't think you'll find better quality and they are a dream fit. I was at the 4:00 and comfortable all day.

That said, now in the 217 area, still use the Tucker and Byrd (http://www.tuckerandbyrdholsters.com) I've acted on a recommendation for the Phlster Enigma Express for my Hellcat Micro. Can't endorse these guys enough. Comfort all day and out of the way in the appendix position. Great support and a bunch of videos to get it set up right. If anything, spend time on their site or YouTube Phlster Enigma Express and you can get a really good picture of the concept and advantages. I've been practicing my draw from it and find it works very well for me.

Oh, to further on the Phlster (https://www.phlsterholsters.com/enigma-express-beltless-holster?srsltid=AfmBOop379ZE8ZGHFs9rVDmoDDZ96XXMRp zkhbh8h_2NLPd0oz03WD7z) I recommend getting the sport belt as it makes it super comfy.

Pic below is the DC1 with my Hellcat in it, the other is the DC5 for same gun. Just a shame to wear concealed as they look great. Feel even better.