Herzog

It takes a little longer to get the belt on (damn velcro is sticky!)

Yes, the velcro on my belt is THIN. It does not add much, if any width to the belt (trust me I was worried about that too.)

See above. I can tell you with all confidence that if you get the v-clips with a velcro belt you will NOT regret your decision.

NRATodd

thanks for the pics- So the clips go between the belt and pants? I never really understood that before. The velcro must be crazy strong to be able to hold up the holster this way. Is using this velcro method less secure than standard clips? I never tuck in my shirt so concealment isn't a really big deal. Is there a reason you skipped a belt loop? Again thanks for the pics that really clears things up

preachertim

Sounds like a good reference for me.

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Fozzy Bear

Not really... the clips still fold over the edge of the pants. And the inward pressure from the belt being tightened around the waist provides a lot of support too. All the velcro has to do is keep the holster from moving UPWARD when you go to draw the gun. It doesn't support any weight, really, during the normal course of the day.

To me... it feels much more secure.

I have set up my holsters so that the holster with the velcro is the holster I wear with my best suits. (my velcro belt is the one I bought to match them) So I ALWAYS tuck my shirt in when wearing that rig. --It's amazing how much a commander length 1911 disappears into thin air right in front of you with that setup.

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Fozzy Bear

If you haven't yet... Take a look at the crossbreed website. They have a lot of good pics and a video that does a good job of showing how it really works.




oh, and preachertim.... Great Avitar pic!

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Cthulhu

I was thinking about the velcro option, and e-mailed Crossbreed about how much thickness it does (or doesn't add). However, someone brought up a good point: velcro wears out over time. I'm not sure if I want to go with that option now.

So far, the clips haven't been an issue for me, as far as concealment goes. I tend to wear black most of the time anyway.

And I find that most people tend not to stare at my waist.

-JT

NRATodd

i thought the point of having a good gun belt was to support the weight of the gun. i don't want to have to cinch up my pants to make it tight on the holster....

retsupt99

Lots of nice comments on a holster that looks like it 'hugs' the body.
My only concern is the barrel of the sidearm hanging below the holster, I prefer my sidearm fully covered by the holster (I realize it's an IWB...OMO).

Stay armed...enjoy the armed comfort...stay safe!

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Fozzy Bear

I agree.. and I don't cinch up my belt that tight. I hadn't really thought much about the weight of the rig... I was just saying what my perception was. Maybe I was making some bad assumptions.

Either way, the velcro setup is stable and comfortable. Maybe I'm just not communicating very well. -

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alienbogey

Another completely satisfied customer here. They told me two weeks to delivery; the holster and 1 1/2" belt arrived in 11 days.

I carry a Ruger P85 in it quite comfortably.

Here's another vote for brown clips of some sort. Powder coated?