Belly Bands?

Hivoltage · January 10th, 2009, 10:11 AM

Does anybody here use a belly band to carry? I want to try one, but one that is proven. I see several on Ebay....I just want a recommendation on one that somebody on here has used. A PM9 will be the largest gun in it. Thanks

Labhunter · January 10th, 2009, 10:45 AM

I received a Spec Gear truss holster for Christmas and have been wearing it for about a week. After I have spent a little more time wearing it, I will do a full review with pictures. But so far, I like it. The suspenders help support some of the weight of the gun and it is pretty easy to access when wearing a button down shirt. It is perfect for me because I hate IWB holsters, cannot wear an OWB holster at work, and always wear button down shirts at work. Added bonus is all the pockets. I carry an H&K P2000 SK or a Colt 1911 CCO, extra mag, and a flashlight without any trouble whatsoever.

I have found two issues with the holster. I have the cross draw holster and it is canted backwards to assist with concealment. The problem is this makes the gun a little more difficult to access but nothing that practice won't resolve. The other problem was that the muzzle of the 1911 went past the holster. So when I draw, the front sight was catching on the elastic material and stopping the draw. I fixed this with buying some white velcro and attaching it to the bottom to prevent the muzzle from coming out the bottom of the holster. Works great now. So far, I'm sold.

Hivoltage · January 10th, 2009, 10:55 AM

Wow....all I want to carry is a little Kahr PM9. That thing looks like something Rambo would use

rottkeeper · January 10th, 2009, 11:25 AM

I bought a Bulldog belly band holster off MidwayUSA for 14.99. I use it when I carry my LCP and it disappears. If you intend to use one I would were an undershirt for comfort. The belly band gives almost unlimited options of where to locate the gun on waist for comfort and concealment.

wmhawth · January 10th, 2009, 11:37 AM

I get along well with my Galco Bellyband when I use it. It fits comfortably and allows several carry position options. The gun disappears.

MadDog · January 10th, 2009, 11:57 AM

I use a belly band for my glock 26. like another poster said, if you wear a shirt under the band it's more comfortable. I don't like wearing it all day, but when you need to make a small gun disappear it's great.

Hivoltage · January 10th, 2009, 12:05 PM

I seen one that the inside of the band was covered wirh surgical cloth to make it more comfortable too.

Horsetrader · January 12th, 2009, 11:08 AM

I have looked at them (belly bands) but still have one question BEFORE I would buy: will the belly band MOVE ? How do I put this ? Will it slide down or up in the course of wearing it....... my jeans ride UNDER my belly (yes, I made the decision whether the belt goes over or under a while ago). Seems to me the 42 belly and 36 belt will have the belly band going south and therefore LOOSE in short order. If I'm wrong, I'll buy a belly band today.

dukalmighty · January 12th, 2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Horsetrader

I have looked at them (belly bands) but still have one question BEFORE I would buy: will the belly band MOVE ? How do I put this ? Will it slide down or up in the course of wearing it....... my jeans ride UNDER my belly (yes, I made the decision whether the belt goes over or under a while ago). Seems to me the 42 belly and 36 belt will have the belly band going south and therefore LOOSE in short order. If I'm wrong, I'll buy a belly band today.

Think man girdle with a gun

Ram Rod · January 12th, 2009, 11:45 PM

I have a belly band for something? Never used it actually.

January 10th, 2009, 10:11 AM	#1
Hivoltage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newark, Ohio USA Posts: 736	Belly Bands? Does anybody here use a belly band to carry? I want to try one, but one that is proven. I see several on Ebay....I just want a recommendation on one that somebody on here has used. A PM9 will be the largest gun in it. Thanks __________________ Nothing Wrong With Shooting as Long as the Right People Get Shot. Clint Eastwood, Magnum Force, 1973

January 10th, 2009, 10:55 AM	#3
Hivoltage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newark, Ohio USA Posts: 736	Wow....all I want to carry is a little Kahr PM9. That thing looks like something Rambo would use __________________ Nothing Wrong With Shooting as Long as the Right People Get Shot. Clint Eastwood, Magnum Force, 1973

January 10th, 2009, 11:25 AM	#4
rottkeeper VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,231	I bought a Bulldog belly band holster off MidwayUSA for 14.99. I use it when I carry my LCP and it disappears. If you intend to use one I would were an undershirt for comfort. The belly band gives almost unlimited options of where to locate the gun on waist for comfort and concealment. __________________ For as the lighting comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the son of man be. Mathew 24:27 NRA Member

January 10th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#5
wmhawth Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,702	I get along well with my Galco Bellyband when I use it. It fits comfortably and allows several carry position options. The gun disappears. __________________ William

January 10th, 2009, 11:57 AM	#6
MadDog Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 468	I use a belly band for my glock 26. like another poster said, if you wear a shirt under the band it's more comfortable. I don't like wearing it all day, but when you need to make a small gun disappear it's great. __________________ I believe in gun control...... Thats why I use TWO hands.

January 10th, 2009, 10:45 AM	#2
Labhunter Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 29	I received a Spec Gear truss holster for Christmas and have been wearing it for about a week. After I have spent a little more time wearing it, I will do a full review with pictures. But so far, I like it. The suspenders help support some of the weight of the gun and it is pretty easy to access when wearing a button down shirt. It is perfect for me because I hate IWB holsters, cannot wear an OWB holster at work, and always wear button down shirts at work. Added bonus is all the pockets. I carry an H&K P2000 SK or a Colt 1911 CCO, extra mag, and a flashlight without any trouble whatsoever. I have found two issues with the holster. I have the cross draw holster and it is canted backwards to assist with concealment. The problem is this makes the gun a little more difficult to access but nothing that practice won't resolve. The other problem was that the muzzle of the 1911 went past the holster. So when I draw, the front sight was catching on the elastic material and stopping the draw. I fixed this with buying some white velcro and attaching it to the bottom to prevent the muzzle from coming out the bottom of the holster. Works great now. So far, I'm sold.

January 10th, 2009, 12:05 PM	#7
Hivoltage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newark, Ohio USA Posts: 736	I seen one that the inside of the band was covered wirh surgical cloth to make it more comfortable too. __________________ Nothing Wrong With Shooting as Long as the Right People Get Shot. Clint Eastwood, Magnum Force, 1973

January 12th, 2009, 11:08 AM	#8
Horsetrader Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Up north Posts: 118	I have looked at them (belly bands) but still have one question BEFORE I would buy: will the belly band MOVE ? How do I put this ? Will it slide down or up in the course of wearing it....... my jeans ride UNDER my belly (yes, I made the decision whether the belt goes over or under a while ago). Seems to me the 42 belly and 36 belt will have the belly band going south and therefore LOOSE in short order. If I'm wrong, I'll buy a belly band today.

January 12th, 2009, 11:45 PM	#10
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,808	I have a belly band for something? Never used it actually. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

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