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Posted: 8/26/2015 1:01:23 PM EDT
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What belt are you currently using?
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Posted: 8/26/2015 1:15:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What belt are you currently using? |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 2:11:16 PM EDT
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I had the same trouble, but I carry OWB mostly, G19. When I do IWB it's a G43 in either Alien Gear or Stealth Gear holster. I started wearing carpenter jeans for work and found out I had no more problems with my britches falling down, and I use a plain old boy scout belt. Lots of pockets for spare mag, light, etc.
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Posted: 8/26/2015 2:56:50 PM EDT
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Nope, mainly because I wear a 2" wide, very thick leather belt. I bought it HERE.
They also sell belts in 1 3/4", 1 1/2" and 1 1/4" widths, made out of very nice, thick leather. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 3:03:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nope, mainly because I wear a 2" wide, very thick leather belt. I bought it HERE. They also sell belts in 1 3/4", 1 1/2" and 1 1/4" widths, made out of very nice, thick leather. Eta: I'm also not one of those guys with a comical little tiny narrow ass... lol |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 3:20:06 PM EDT
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This is how I fixed the gun belt problem.
http://www.aresgear.com/ Aegis belt The problem is with belts that rely on a static hole. Nobody is the same exact size around at anytime believe it or not your body changes all day everyday. The Aegis belt allows you to adjust the belt to exact tension so it is tight but not too tight. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 3:22:15 PM EDT
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I use a 2" belt with a double clasp, don't have a problem and I have no butt at all.
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Posted: 8/26/2015 3:34:02 PM EDT
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I use a 2" belt with a double clasp, don't have a problem and I have no butt at all. Welcome to the club..... I prefer belts I can adjust by tension not clasp. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 4:43:51 PM EDT
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I've been having the same issues, a but of extra me around the sides and no butt to speak of. Here's what I've been finding is starting to work:
Most of the hybrid holsters for me seem to actually lift my belt from the back side of my body which allows everything to droop down back there which adds to the problem. However I have found that small holsters like an all kydex holster either Raven (set up for IWB) or something smaller like PJ allow for my belt to wrap around the holster and still maintain immediate contact fore and aft of the holster. This keeps more of the belt on me and helps fight gravity. I also find that the overly stiff belts that people like to recommend do not work for my body type and perhaps yours too, those belts don't flex enough to make use of the little real estate we have to hang anything off of. Also, I went with a smaller gun. Even my G26 can pull my pants down a bit, but my 42 is light enough that nothing slides. If .380 isn't your thing, there are a lot of small 9mm's on the market now. I also find the thinner profile of the 42 gives me more belt contact. I can't take credit for this though, humans4targets talked about it on his YT channel and I moved in that direction, haven't looked back! You're always going to have to pull your pants up a bit, but they certainly won't find their way to the floor. Hope that helps! |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 4:50:40 PM EDT
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I've been having the same issues, a but of extra me around the sides and no butt to speak of. Here's what I've been finding is starting to work: Most of the hybrid holsters for me seem to actually lift my belt from the back side of my body which allows everything to droop down back there which adds to the problem. However I have found that small holsters like an all kydex holster either Raven (set up for IWB) or something smaller like PJ allow for my belt to wrap around the holster and still maintain immediate contact fore and aft of the holster. This keeps more of the belt on me and helps fight gravity. I also find that the overly stiff belts that people like to recommend do not work for my body type and perhaps yours too, those belts don't flex enough to make use of the little real estate we have to hang anything off of. Also, I went with a smaller gun. Even my G26 can pull my pants down a bit, but my 42 is light enough that nothing slides. If .380 isn't your thing, there are a lot of small 9mm's on the market now. I also find the thinner profile of the 42 gives me more belt contact. I can't take credit for this though, humans4targets talked about it on his YT channel and I moved in that direction, haven't looked back! You're always going to have to pull your pants up a bit, but they certainly won't find their way to the floor. Hope that helps! I had this same problem with a belt with static holes. You cannot take up the slight bit of slack leftover after you lock your belt down and to go to the next hole it is to tight. Try a tension buckle instead of the clasp through a hole style. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 4:58:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I had this same problem with a belt with static holes. You cannot take up the slight bit of slack leftover after you lock your belt down and to go to the next hole it is to tight. Try a tension buckle instead of the clasp through a hole style. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I've been having the same issues, a but of extra me around the sides and no butt to speak of. Here's what I've been finding is starting to work: Most of the hybrid holsters for me seem to actually lift my belt from the back side of my body which allows everything to droop down back there which adds to the problem. However I have found that small holsters like an all kydex holster either Raven (set up for IWB) or something smaller like PJ allow for my belt to wrap around the holster and still maintain immediate contact fore and aft of the holster. This keeps more of the belt on me and helps fight gravity. I also find that the overly stiff belts that people like to recommend do not work for my body type and perhaps yours too, those belts don't flex enough to make use of the little real estate we have to hang anything off of. Also, I went with a smaller gun. Even my G26 can pull my pants down a bit, but my 42 is light enough that nothing slides. If .380 isn't your thing, there are a lot of small 9mm's on the market now. I also find the thinner profile of the 42 gives me more belt contact. I can't take credit for this though, humans4targets talked about it on his YT channel and I moved in that direction, haven't looked back! You're always going to have to pull your pants up a bit, but they certainly won't find their way to the floor. Hope that helps! I had this same problem with a belt with static holes. You cannot take up the slight bit of slack leftover after you lock your belt down and to go to the next hole it is to tight. Try a tension buckle instead of the clasp through a hole style. No one else is using suspenders? Seems like the only viable option for me. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 5:08:09 PM EDT
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Suspenders would work but some people do not like suspenders or do not dress in that attire.
I do not wear a suit and do not want to wear suspenders walking around ... not really my thing. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 5:35:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Suspenders would work but some people do not like suspenders or do not dress in that attire. I do not wear a suit and do not want to wear suspenders walking around ... not really my thing.  Only real problem being, I will always have to wear a button up shirt over my firearm that would now be exposed otherwise. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 6:41:51 PM EDT
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I don't like my pants to fit tight so I repurposed the nylon webbed sling that comes w/ Colt and other AR's. I sized it and cut it to length. Then I punched 2 holes, one in each end, and connected each end to each of the belt clips on my Alien Gear IWB. I wear the strap under my shirts so most people don't even know it's there. I got the idea from a police uniform.
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Posted: 8/26/2015 8:22:46 PM EDT
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This is how I fixed the gun belt problem. http://www.aresgear.com/ Aegis belt The problem is with belts that rely on a static hole. Nobody is the same exact size around at anytime believe it or not your body changes all day everyday. The Aegis belt allows you to adjust the belt to exact tension so it is tight but not too tight. Wilderness Instructor Belt does the same thing for half the price. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 8:44:37 PM EDT
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I have the volund tactical gun belt.. it's of the same quality as others here have posted. I have the same results as with the bullhide belt I currently wear. Leather is more confortable with the same support. Short of tightening my belt until I can't breath and I am uncomfortable the belt isn't the end solution. I wish that it was.
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Posted: 8/26/2015 10:18:16 PM EDT
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I have the volund tactical gun belt.. it's of the same quality as others here have posted. I have the same results as with the bullhide belt I currently wear. Leather is more confortable with the same support. Short of tightening my belt until I can't breath and I am uncomfortable the belt isn't the end solution. I wish that it was. I wear a Volund G-hook belt and while the quality is the same the stiffness is definitely not. I only wear it with my Incog IWB holster but for anything OWB it's not stiff enough IMO. The Ares belts work better for OWB. I always end up drilling an extra hole or two in my leather belts. It's not pretty but it works for those days I might be slimmer or full, I have s little more adjustability. I've had no issues with the holes ripping either. |
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Posted: 8/27/2015 7:55:04 AM EDT
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Wilderness Instructor Belt does the same thing for half the price. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This is how I fixed the gun belt problem. http://www.aresgear.com/ Aegis belt The problem is with belts that rely on a static hole. Nobody is the same exact size around at anytime believe it or not your body changes all day everyday. The Aegis belt allows you to adjust the belt to exact tension so it is tight but not too tight. Wilderness Instructor Belt does the same thing for half the price. Having owned both I prefer the Ares Gear belts. |
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Posted: 8/27/2015 8:49:36 AM EDT
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Having owned both I prefer the Ares Gear belts. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This is how I fixed the gun belt problem. http://www.aresgear.com/ Aegis belt The problem is with belts that rely on a static hole. Nobody is the same exact size around at anytime believe it or not your body changes all day everyday. The Aegis belt allows you to adjust the belt to exact tension so it is tight but not too tight. Wilderness Instructor Belt does the same thing for half the price. Having owned both I prefer the Ares Gear belts. Me too and the buckle on the Aegis looks better. |
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Posted: 8/27/2015 11:25:52 PM EDT
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OP, get a tuckable holster (Alien Gear, Crossbreed, Bravo Concealment kydex holsters with struts, etc.) tuck your shirt in, and wear normal suspenders. I prefer the Dickies brand suspenders, as they have large plastic clips that attach to your belt instead of your pants.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 5:38:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OP, get a tuckable holster (Alien Gear, Crossbreed, Bravo Concealment kydex holsters with struts, etc.) tuck your shirt in, and wear normal suspenders. I prefer the Dickies brand suspenders, as they have large plastic clips that attach to your belt instead of your pants. My solution is going to be some tactical suspenders. I already ordered the g hooks and other hardware. Ill have something thrown together in a week or two and maybe post it here. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 5:46:44 PM EDT
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I've gone to suspenders in the winter, and not just for weapon reasons. Just so much more comfortable to have looser pants when so many layers are tucked in.
They are full elastic suspenders that clip on my belt. Forget the brand.
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Posted: 8/29/2015 4:58:32 AM EDT
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Try a belly band. I wear one while running and it's actually pretty comfortable, no belt required.
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Posted: 8/29/2015 9:02:49 AM EDT
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I suffer from two medical conditions: Dunlop's Disease and Noassatal. Despite a good belt and holster, I'm CONSTANTLY hiking up my pants.
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Posted: 8/30/2015 8:04:08 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/1/2015 4:46:36 AM EDT
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I suffer from the no ass and a small gut syndrome .I don't need a gun to to pull my pants down its very frustrating. Suspenders is the only thing that holds my pants up I wear the Dickies with the belt hooks attachment points at 11,1 and 6 oclock.I have no problems now carrying any size gun at 3 o'clock .I also wear a 1 1/2" thick leather gun belt with this system.
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Posted: 9/1/2015 10:25:33 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/2/2015 2:44:47 PM EDT
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Welcome to the club..... I prefer belts I can adjust by tension not clasp. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I use a 2" belt with a double clasp, don't have a problem and I have no butt at all. Welcome to the club..... I prefer belts I can adjust by tension not clasp. This is probably the best option since your not dealing with buckle options of having the hole spacing too loose or too tight. I like my Wilderness belt for this reason. |
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Posted: 11/8/2015 12:39:08 AM EDT
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This is how I fixed the gun belt problem. http://www.aresgear.com/ Aegis belt The problem is with belts that rely on a static hole. Nobody is the same exact size around at anytime believe it or not your body changes all day everyday. The Aegis belt allows you to adjust the belt to exact tension so it is tight but not too tight. This is much better than Wilderness Instructor also since there is no velcro to wear out. |
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Posted: 11/8/2015 12:44:46 AM EDT
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Wilderness Instructor Belt does the same thing for half the price. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This is how I fixed the gun belt problem. http://www.aresgear.com/ Aegis belt The problem is with belts that rely on a static hole. Nobody is the same exact size around at anytime believe it or not your body changes all day everyday. The Aegis belt allows you to adjust the belt to exact tension so it is tight but not too tight. Wilderness Instructor Belt does the same thing for half the price. Except the velcro wears out and the belt lasts half as long. |
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Posted: 11/8/2015 7:24:06 AM EDT
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Ha ha, my pants stay up all the time.
Can go all day without doing the cop dance. 
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Posted: 11/9/2015 12:12:09 AM EDT
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You say you wear a t-shirt. Wear it with the elastic suspenders over them but under an untucked shirt. No one can see the suspenders under the shirt and your pants will stay put.
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Posted: 11/10/2015 1:11:54 PM EDT
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Except the velcro wears out and the belt lasts half as long. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This is how I fixed the gun belt problem. http://www.aresgear.com/ Aegis belt The problem is with belts that rely on a static hole. Nobody is the same exact size around at anytime believe it or not your body changes all day everyday. The Aegis belt allows you to adjust the belt to exact tension so it is tight but not too tight. Wilderness Instructor Belt does the same thing for half the price. Except the velcro wears out and the belt lasts half as long. My 10 year old Instructor belt would disagree. Still going strong, no fraying. |
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Posted: 11/10/2015 2:51:29 PM EDT
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Perry suspenders have been a huge help for me. I wear them over my undershirt.
Really helps with some back issues and no more over-pressure to my hips, etc.,. |
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Posted: 11/18/2015 6:00:44 AM EDT
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I am 150lbs, 5'10, and an ass flatter than a sheet of plywood.
Wear Levis jeans and use a Beltman horsehide 1 1/4" thick belt which supports: Commander 1911 all steel in a milt sparks VM2 and on the opposite side Spare mag in milt sparks mag holder Fenix single AA flashlight in belt holster w/ spare battery Leatherman multi tool in the back weak hand jeans pocket is a Kahr 380, a cell phone in the strong side rear pocket, plus a small wallet, keys, knife, etc in my front pockets. My pants do not fall down. Have you tried tightening your belt? |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 3:28:55 PM EDT
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I'm looking for a good belt too. Anybody try the belt made by magpul?
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:04:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryBeen wanting to try one of those but they've been out of stock for over a year now. Hope they come back some day. Anyway I'd have to echo the suspender suggestions. |
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Posted: 11/26/2015 12:56:36 PM EDT
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I sold my wilderness to my roomate and bought the Ares gear. Much stiffer and seems well built.
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Posted: 11/29/2015 12:10:39 PM EDT
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OP, I started using suspenders occasionally about 6 months ago. It really helps with keeping the waistband where it's supposed to be.
I'm using an old elastic work suspender bought so long ago I have no idea where, but they work still. |
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Posted: 11/29/2015 1:45:12 PM EDT
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Perhaps the size bigger you bought for your IWB holster is just too big. Have you tried going smaller? My pants are very snug to the point that I can put my IWB holster on unless they're undone- BUT I can run in them and not worry about them moving down on me.
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