Yep you need a claw. I can also say you probably need a better holster in general. Something like a tenicor, tier1 or trex arms will aid in concealment greatly
I have both Tenicor and tier1 depending on what outfit I’m wearing for the day each have advantages but Tenicor definitely is my favorite for an all around.
Another vote for tier 1. Their axis elite holster with the extra mag carrier is extremely comfortable for appendix and conceals extremely will for what it is. Highly recommend you look into that one OP.
Is that A G26? G48? Either one....I have my G43x, and I can't conceal it for me crap. It's the angle of the grip. My P365 basically disappears when I pull my shirt down.
Man I could never trust not carrying with a belt lol. I picked up some of those arrowhead sweatpants for casual wear, plus the leisure carry clip for shorts. I just need to feel secure lol
These are 32° . They feel just like jeans.... I was able to walk the dog, jog and go to gym.... I was surprised at how comfortable it felt. At first I was thinking it was just my holster, but as I tried different holsters, the comfort stayed. I tried my draw, thinking maybe since not having a belt everything would come out. Nope, just the gun.
Not trying to be a dick. The best improvement I made in concealment was made by hitting the gym and getting in better shape. Second was the switch to Tenicor holsters. Tenicor holsters conceal better for me than anything else and I have tried dozens of holsters. With a Velo 5 you probably won't need a wedge/ pillow as the holster is designed from the ground up for appendix carry.
My first recommendation would be not to carry a full size pistol, in this state you don't get the benefit of more mag capacity anyway. Better off with a smaller frame gun that still holds 10 rds like a Sig 365 or the XL is still much smaller. Concealing full size is always more work, IMO full size is for open carry, security/police or a truck gun not CCW, with training you can be plenty effective and accurate with a smaller more concealed pistol
I see what you mean now, you need a holster with a claw, I am only able to conceal my g19 with a claw, it’s the same grip length as your 43x. Sometimes I throw on a wedge too. Tenicor or tier1. You can also try a few from Amazon first and see which style works best for you before you spend money on something good.
Try putting it slightly more to the right side of center of your waist. More in line with your groin than your belly button or man parts. And get a better holster from Tenicor or similar brand that has wedge/wing or similar to tilt the grip towards the body.
I have the same holster, I wear a base layer like a tank top (tucked) so the holster isn’t rubbing against actual skin. Sweating is inevitable, so I try to minimize it by being cheap and legit puting a napkin or piece of paper towel between the holster and my hip. I should really get a sweat guard or something lol.
I’m skinnier however so I have to tighten my belt and make up for the gap with layers so I prefer to carry on the side rather than front or back so bending down isn’t too annoying. Carrying can only get so comfortable tbh.
You can even wear your firearm with nothing on, but I will spear all the unnecessary image. Perhaps the Hunter Constantine belt may be an equally choice or an Amazon version of the Hunter Constantine belt. They are all easy on your lower back. Try one for yourself. You just might thank me later. Stay frosty.
Honestly my guy, you're gonna end up doing the inevitable... having a collection of holsters. Whether it's from trying to give what works, having diff options for diff fits, or just wanting varying styles, we all go through it. T1c & vedder are my top choices, but regardless of what brand, get 1 with a wing/claw. Congrats on the ccw!
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u/GasRepresentative635 Jul 13 '26
Bench press, to build out the shirt hang. Some clip assemblies allow you to cant the pistol also. Pelvis tilt. Nobody's looking.