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03-02-2010, 08:31 AM
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6'10" and 310 pounds...
So what should I realistically plan on carrying? I like full frame pistols but when I get my CCW from Vallejo (I'm thinking positive), I'm wondering if a compact would be the better choice?
I've settled on a H&K USP .40 S&W as they are the most comfortable in my hand over a Glock and Sig, given my size would a full frame still be OK for IWB? I admit, when I was in the service we had issued shoulder holsters that fit under our parachute rigging and I prefer shoulder holsters, however, during the summer that's not an option and my girl has already said she'd stop sleeping with me if I got a fanny pack holster  .So, in short, could a guy my size pull off a full frame without it printing or should I just go with a compact? 
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03-02-2010, 08:52 AM
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Some of us carry a full sized 1911-type IWB at 3 o'clock. In your case, see if you can find an IWB holster for a Barrett Model 99. Heh.
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03-02-2010, 09:32 AM
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6'10 & 300 lbs? Of course you can pull it off.
I'm only 5'7 and 150 lbs and I have carried 2 full size pistols at the same time on occasion, so I'm confident someone of your stature can do it easily. Like others are saying here, a bit of change in your clothing & jacket you wear will make the difference.
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03-02-2010, 09:43 AM
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I always figured when I was 330 pounds that I could conceal a bigger gun a lot easier. Figured it could hide in my fat or something. ha ha But I actually have such an easier time concealing a bigger gun now that I lost 120 pounds. For me it was all about comfort. When I was bigger, the bigger guns dug into my side way too much and hurt really bad, so I pretty much had to only carry the subcompact guns. But now that my sides don't hang over my belt, I can much more comfortably carry my bigger Glock IWB. I think you just have to try different things. Sure you can conceal a bigger gun, but it might be too uncomfortable as my experience showed me.
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03-02-2010, 09:53 AM
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6'10" 310lbs., Well, I'm 6'7" 295 lbs., and when I CCW at home I carry my XD .40 compact. I would think that a full size frame, of any kind, would fit real nice at 3 or even 4 o'clock IWB. Just give it a try at home and get a good feel for it before you get approved. Oh, welcome to the forum and good luck.
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03-02-2010, 10:00 AM
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You can definitely pull it off with the right holster, belt, and clothing. I'm 5'11" and 270. My carrys are either a Glock 22 or Glock 30.
Of course at 6'10" many folks of lesser stature will be looking directly at your beltline! 
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03-02-2010, 01:47 PM
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I'm 5'2", 125. And you KNOW I'm not carrying a full-frame ANYTHING! LOLWelcome to the forum!!
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03-02-2010, 02:29 PM
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Just like Mrs 6023 (almost to the pound)
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03-02-2010, 04:23 PM
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03-02-2010, 06:21 PM
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6'2" and 202 lbs (loaded), but concealed carry is all about fashion choices, and nothing makes a statement about that more than a fanny pack. It's got that zing and pop! What do you think? Doesn't it look good? really....
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03-02-2010, 06:39 PM
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