I am going to order a Galco Bellyband

762 · July 23rd, 2008, 09:57 PM

i like wearing basketball shorts and elastic band pants, etc. so i need a solution to carry since i can't use a belt.

Does anyone have a galco belly band?

this is what i plan to order: Galco Holsters Underwraps Belly Band

sjones · July 23rd, 2008, 10:11 PM

I have one that I wear when I need deep concealment.It seems to work ok but You have to get used to having something wrapped around your middle.Normaly I wear a don williams 721 open top,to me its a lot more comfortable.The bellyband holds the gun(glock g19) securely and it doesn't shift around.sj

762 · July 24th, 2008, 12:07 PM

maybe it will make me look skinnier

wmhawth · July 24th, 2008, 12:21 PM

I have a Galco Bellyband. It affords you a number of carry position options and is useful for concealing while wearing sweats, PJs, or basketball shorts. A handy tool IMO. I recently used mine to carry my SP101 while waiting for my holster delivery.

762 · July 24th, 2008, 12:22 PM

i want to have a few different carry methods. i OWB now, i want a belly band and eventually a crossbreed or m-tac.

Marvin Knox · July 24th, 2008, 03:42 PM

I wear my belly band a lot.

Consider this one.

Defender Gun Concealment Holsters

Can be had a little cheaper, I believe, by looking around on the net.

Breathable, customizable in many ways (at the time of order), and cheaper than the Galco, I believe.

762 · July 24th, 2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvin Knox

I wear my belly band a lot.

Consider this one.

Defender Gun Concealment Holsters

Can be had a little cheaper, I believe, by looking around on the net.

Breathable, customizable in many ways (at the time of order), and cheaper than the Galco, I believe.

a few $ cheaper, but do they run tight? depending on what i wear, my waist is between 44-48.

Paco · July 24th, 2008, 05:58 PM

So looking at these 2 options brings up this question. When one goes with a belly band is it suggested to go with a cross draw or standard option? I ask this because of how deep the concealment is, I would think it would be more effective to say pull up your shirt with your left hand and draw with your right, or am I over thinking this a little?

762 · July 24th, 2008, 06:06 PM

a cross draw would work well for me, esp. while driving. i would have to do that anyway if i keep my sidearm between my emer. brake and my console.

i'd rather draw strong side though.

wmhawth · July 24th, 2008, 07:03 PM

Paco: I think you may be over thinking it a bit. When I use my bellyband I strap it on at waist level and position the gun at 3 O'Clock and I effectively have IWB carry. About the same as with any IWB carry holster. The bellyband can be reversed for a crossdraw position if desired. Several options available with the bellyband. You can raise it above the naval or, as I usually do, lower it to belt level. I just don't like sitting for long periods with the thing wrapped around me.

July 23rd, 2008, 09:57 PM	#1
762 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 722	I am going to order a Galco Bellyband i like wearing basketball shorts and elastic band pants, etc. so i need a solution to carry since i can't use a belt. Does anyone have a galco belly band? this is what i plan to order: Galco Holsters Underwraps Belly Band __________________ Let's Roll - Todd Beamer MOΛΩN ΛABÉ

July 24th, 2008, 12:07 PM	#3
762 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 722	maybe it will make me look skinnier __________________ Let's Roll - Todd Beamer MOΛΩN ΛABÉ

July 24th, 2008, 12:21 PM	#4
wmhawth Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,707	I have a Galco Bellyband. It affords you a number of carry position options and is useful for concealing while wearing sweats, PJs, or basketball shorts. A handy tool IMO. I recently used mine to carry my SP101 while waiting for my holster delivery. __________________ William

July 24th, 2008, 12:22 PM	#5
762 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 722	i want to have a few different carry methods. i OWB now, i want a belly band and eventually a crossbreed or m-tac. __________________ Let's Roll - Todd Beamer MOΛΩN ΛABÉ

July 24th, 2008, 05:58 PM	#8
Paco VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 2,763	So looking at these 2 options brings up this question. When one goes with a belly band is it suggested to go with a cross draw or standard option? I ask this because of how deep the concealment is, I would think it would be more effective to say pull up your shirt with your left hand and draw with your right, or am I over thinking this a little? __________________ "Don't hit at all if you can help it; don't hit a man if you can possibly avoid it; but if you do hit him, put him to sleep." - Theodore Roosevelt If you are not willing to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them! -Paco

July 23rd, 2008, 10:11 PM	#2
sjones Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waxahachie,texas Posts: 382	I have one that I wear when I need deep concealment.It seems to work ok but You have to get used to having something wrapped around your middle.Normaly I wear a don williams 721 open top,to me its a lot more comfortable.The bellyband holds the gun(glock g19) securely and it doesn't shift around.sj

July 24th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#6
Marvin Knox Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 222	I wear my belly band a lot. Consider this one. Defender Gun Concealment Holsters Can be had a little cheaper, I believe, by looking around on the net. Breathable, customizable in many ways (at the time of order), and cheaper than the Galco, I believe.

July 24th, 2008, 06:06 PM	#9
762 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 722	a cross draw would work well for me, esp. while driving. i would have to do that anyway if i keep my sidearm between my emer. brake and my console. i'd rather draw strong side though. __________________ Let's Roll - Todd Beamer MOΛΩN ΛABÉ

July 24th, 2008, 07:03 PM	#10
wmhawth Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,707	Paco: I think you may be over thinking it a bit. When I use my bellyband I strap it on at waist level and position the gun at 3 O'Clock and I effectively have IWB carry. About the same as with any IWB carry holster. The bellyband can be reversed for a crossdraw position if desired. Several options available with the bellyband. You can raise it above the naval or, as I usually do, lower it to belt level. I just don't like sitting for long periods with the thing wrapped around me. __________________ William

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