Help me keep my pants on.

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    Help me keep my pants on.

    I am a little overweight and carry my sr9c iwb and have to really tighten up my belt to keep my pants from slipping. I guess my extra weight is taking away my waistline/hipbone connection and allowing the belt to slip down. Any others have this problem and your solution? I know, I know, I'm going to take some jests, so go at it.
    I'd rather not go to suspenders. Actually iwb and owb has the same problem.

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    Sorry for your problem but, suspenders will be the best fix.
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    Are you using a purpose made gun belt, designed to hold up the weight of a firearm?
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    Good quality gun belt may be all that is required. If that doesn't work I see 2 options.

    1. Suspenders
    2. Become friends with Jenny Craig
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    Carry at the 6 oclock position and use these hosters. I have the same problem, but the fact that they are non-slip and don't actually hang from your waistband means that instead of pulling your pants down, they actually act as a space taking up some slack in your pants. . . helping keep 'em up!

    Of course, you do need to where pants that have enough room for the holster and weapon to slip into it in the first place.

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    here's a link to a shoulder holster that I use from time to time. I works and it's comfortable CCW Ultra Concealment Shoulder Holster | Gunner Security

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    I like a belly band that holds the gun independently on it's own without pulling down on the pants.
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    Get a good belt designed for carrying a gun such as an Ares Gear Ranger Belt.

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    I think what you are describing Is all belly and no butt. I don't have that. Sometimes my wife says I'm all Butt! But that might just be me!
    A shoulder holster might work for you in a couple of ways.
    1 it takes the weight off your belt and hangs it off your shoulders.
    2 it will also hook to your belt like suspenders.

    Another thought might be a Remora holster. it uses traction of your skin to hold it in place not your belt.
    Good luck DR

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    When I say the title I thought it was a thread by Slick Willy. Seriously though I am a bit rotund myself but have found that with a good gun belt I have no problem with my pants. I normally wear Wrangler Relaxed Fit jeans with a Wild Bills Concealment gun belt.

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    Perry Suspenders are hassle-free when worn with a sweater. Since the hooks are easily detached and reattached to the belt, you can change your pants without having to remove your sweater.
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    A gun belt goes a long way helping with that. And though you hesitate suspenders would solve the problem nicely.

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    I like to wear my suspenders from time to time..I can wear um and go totally un-noticed and not worry about having to pull my pants up as I walk.
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    I was told that it is called the furniture syndrome where your chest falls into your drawers. I got it as well, (for my 50th birthday
    I believe). A fanny pack holster may be another option.

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    I was told that it is called the furniture syndrome where your chest falls into your drawers. I got it as well, (for my 50th birthday
    I believe). A fanny pack holster may be another option.

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