This review is from the perspective of a novice shooter who is just beginning to explore the discipline. My opinions and experiences are my own and may not reflect those of a more polished, experienced shooter.
If you’ve ever tried to appendix-carry with a little extra midsection, you already know the struggle. Most inside-the-waistband holsters seem designed for people who think “big and tall” is a myth. For the rest of us, that usually means sore ribs, pinched skin, and a gun grip that prints like a postage stamp under a T-shirt.
That’s what makes the JX Tactical Fat Guy Holster so interesting — it’s unapologetically made for larger carriers who want to be comfortable and concealed. The name is tongue-in-cheek, sure, but it’s also dead-on.
Design and Adjustability
Unlike most holsters that force you to adapt to them, this one actually adapts to you. It comes with multiple ride height and cant adjustments, as well as attachment points for a variety of different belt clip options, which really lets you dial in your comfort zone.
Now, while I understand the point of the “Fat Guy Ride Height” — that ultra-low setup meant to tuck everything deep for maximum concealment — it just didn’t quite click for me. At that position, I had a hard time getting a solid grip and found my draw a little awkward. That’s not a fault of the design; it’s just one of those “your mileage may vary” things.
I ended up raising it slightly above the stock clip position — still lower than a typical appendix setup, but high enough that I could establish a clean grip without feeling like I was fishing around for a lost remote.
Comfort and Carry Experience
Comfort-wise, this thing really delivers. The edges are smooth, the contour feels natural against the body, and even after several hours of sitting or driving, I didn’t find myself squirming or removing the holster just to take a break.
I tested both the Monoblock clip and the soft loops that JX Tactical offers. I actually swapped between them depending on what kind of day I was having — if I knew I’d be driving a lot, I went with the soft loops since they offered just enough flex to let me nudge the holster into a more comfortable position while seated. But if I was going to be on my feet and moving around most of the day, I stuck with the Monoblock for its rock-solid stability and quick on/off convenience. Both worked great; it just came down to what the day looked like.
I do think the holster could benefit from an optional claw attachment. A wedge helped a bit, but the grip of my CZ P10C still printed a little more than I’d like. Thankfully, fall weather showed up right on schedule, and a flannel shirt quickly became both a concealment aid and a style choice.
Fit and Customer Service
When my holster first arrived, the optic cut was just a hair too shallow, which caused my slide to sit slightly out of battery. Stuff like that happens, but here’s where JX Tactical really impressed me: they sent a return label the same day I reached out, fixed the issue immediately, and had the holster back in my hands within a week.
That kind of fast, transparent customer service is rare these days, and it honestly left me more confident in the company than I was before the issue even popped up.
Final Thoughts
The Fat Guy Holster lives up to its name — it’s comfortable, stable, and thoughtfully designed for people who don’t fit into the “average” body type box. While I personally had to tweak the setup a bit to get my ideal draw height, once adjusted, it carried beautifully.
It could use a claw option to help with grip concealment, but otherwise, it’s one of the few holsters out there that actually delivers on its promise of making concealed carry comfortable for larger shooters.
If you’ve been battling holsters that dig, pinch, or just never quite fit, the Fat Guy Holster is absolutely worth a try. And if something’s not right, JX Tactical’s customer service will make it right — fast.
Check them out here to pick up one of your own.
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