Tallbald
Buckeye
I've commented here before about the changes in my body with large weight loss, and the effect on concealed carry options for me. I've lost 110 pounds, (over 1/3 of my body weight), reached my goal weight of 208 on a 6 foot 3 inch frame, but now have lots of loose skin on my abdomen. At 61 years old, I doubt the looseness with disappear completely
The loose skin was enfolding itself around the grip of my cherished 3 inch SP101 in my past AIWB holster, so I designed/crafted a new AIWB holster for myself to help with my trouble. This new one has what some might call a "sweat shield". The leather above and below the grip helps prevent my fingers from pinching belly skin as I grasp the butt of my gun to draw. Combined with one of my thick, laminated belts, the offset angle of the steel belt clip helps tuck the butt of my SP101 into my abdomen too as it contours to the curve around the front right lower quadrant of my abdomen.
If anyone else is experiencing the same problem I was having, maybe they should try a holster with a 'sweat shield" too. I know there are designs available for many models. This is a one-off just for myself. Perhaps others would prefer Kydex or some soft synthetic. I suggest looking around and seeing what is out there for your particular gun if you are having the same issue I have.
I'm glad I came up with an answer for myself, as AIWB has for years been my preferred small revolver carry. This is the only style function handgun I myself will carry AIWB.
My wishes for all here to have a wonderful, pleasantly memorable 2019 Labor Day weekend. Let us never forget the critical and vital contributions of those uncounted millions of Americans whose hard work, dedication to their job and willingness to sacrifice comfort for a bright future helped shape and make this great nation possible.
Don
The loose skin was enfolding itself around the grip of my cherished 3 inch SP101 in my past AIWB holster, so I designed/crafted a new AIWB holster for myself to help with my trouble. This new one has what some might call a "sweat shield". The leather above and below the grip helps prevent my fingers from pinching belly skin as I grasp the butt of my gun to draw. Combined with one of my thick, laminated belts, the offset angle of the steel belt clip helps tuck the butt of my SP101 into my abdomen too as it contours to the curve around the front right lower quadrant of my abdomen.
If anyone else is experiencing the same problem I was having, maybe they should try a holster with a 'sweat shield" too. I know there are designs available for many models. This is a one-off just for myself. Perhaps others would prefer Kydex or some soft synthetic. I suggest looking around and seeing what is out there for your particular gun if you are having the same issue I have.
I'm glad I came up with an answer for myself, as AIWB has for years been my preferred small revolver carry. This is the only style function handgun I myself will carry AIWB.
My wishes for all here to have a wonderful, pleasantly memorable 2019 Labor Day weekend. Let us never forget the critical and vital contributions of those uncounted millions of Americans whose hard work, dedication to their job and willingness to sacrifice comfort for a bright future helped shape and make this great nation possible.
Don
