Hey boomstick,boomstick wrote:I am new to concealed carry and just received my CHL this week. In looking at different holster options I have run into several problems. I am 50+ and around 220 lbs and less than 6' tall. My wife describes my body shape as "middle-aged spread".
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You just described me to a capital "T" 5'10" 59yr for another week. Missed weight by 4lb. Weighed in Wed at Drs office for 3.5 yr cancer check up at 216. BTW Thank you Lord. Still completely clear. Now back on topic.
I carry a Commander size 1911, OWB, in a Tucker HF1 or 5-Shot Leather. Rosen or RafterS gun belt. You can carry OWB & conceal very adaquately if you choose a high quality holster and gun belt. I cover w/ a vest almost exclusively.
I describe my shape as built like a coke bottle. Therefore belts are for decoration only. I wear suspenders or sags.
The choice for me is a no brainer. Pics following.I say all the time that "Suspenders are the best friend Conceal Carry ever had." I confess I have worn suspenders since I was a kid. They work.
Some have said,
I aint wearing no spenders. They make me look dorky." No one will see them under your cover garment. Same as your gun.
Typical vest
Suspenders. This holster is a Jeff Wright holster. coke bottle shape very evident.
Another pic of body shape. If you could not guess I am the guy in the red shirt & suspenders. W/o them you can see where my palts would stop falling
