For an inexpensive belt I'd go with a
Wilderness Instructors belt, 1 1/2", 5 stitch model.
Wilderness Tactical Products, LLC. They are about $40. They can be had with an internal polymer stiffener if needed. The only problem with mine is stuff has a tendency to slide around on the belt. I ordered a
horsehide Beltman a week ago.
The Belt Man I'm guessing that I'll like it like everybody else does theirs. It was about $100 shipped. For a gun belt, you need something that is thick & will hold up your rig. My Dad does not use one & his pants sag as he carries a Glock 23 + 2 extra mags. You get what you pay for. They help support the rig & make it not feel as heavy as a single layer (store bought) belt.
That
Safariland is very low riding OWB holster. You will likely have a hard time concealing it IMO. For OWB I'd try a
Don Hume H721OT. The cheapest place is Gunners Alley.
Don Hume H721 OT I would avoid a thumb break. I find them unnecessary. They slow things down too much. A well made holster will have good enough retention without one. I feel that thumb breaks are good for Detectives who open carry & have a potential for a bad guy to disarm them. If you're still not comfortable without one, try a
Bianchi Carry Lok holster.
Bianchi CarryLok
For IWB, I'd look at
UBG.
UBG Holsters. I'd also check out
High Noon Holsters High Noon Holsters.
I would
avoid paddle holsters. They are very easy for someone to disarm you by pulling the whole rig off your pants. They also do not usually conceal well. Also, IMO,
Fobus is crap. If you want plastic, think
Kydex. I prefer leather myself, but
COMPTAC (CTAC, MTAC) &
SIDEARMOR make good kydex stuff.