Amazing a dispute over something like surrenders.
At least its a different subject than the normal 9MM Vs .38 or 30.06 Vs .308.
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Amazing a dispute over something like surrenders.
At least its a different subject than the normal 9MM Vs .38 or 30.06 Vs .308.
Marshal Tom
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I have gotten to the no butt,pants won't stay up stage of my life. actually been there for some time. I got really tired of hiking up my pants all the time so very recently purchased a set of suspenders to give them a try. I purchased Hikers brand that clip to the belt loops. These things are great although I am still somewhat self-conscious about wearing them out in public. Guess I don't want to be old yet! Wearing them as I write this over an undershirt and under an over shirt. They can also be worn on bare skin under an untucked T-shirt.
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I got the standard Perry’s 1.5 inch suspenders. They fit perfect and feel great. I’m very impressed. I’ll have a heavy gun carry report this weekend
I don't like Perry suspenders. Whenever I drop my trousers, often the clips will slip off of the belt & trying to re-attach them while you are wearing them can be frustrating at times.
I wear the clip-on suspenders from Wal-Mart. Cost is $9. My doctor told me that with my fluid on the heart problem, tight belts aren't good for me.
I wear the clip-on suspenders from Wal-Mart. Cost is $9. My doctor told me that with my fluid on the heart problem, tight belts aren't good for me.
I have used 2-3" heavy suspenders a lot over the years.
When In the Ironworkers, just my work belt with two bags, spud/sleaver bar holder, and cresent wrench clip, weighed in at five pounds, without the tools.
My lightweight "Rod" belt came in at three pounds.
They will do a good job of holding my pants up but they will wear out or
have a clip fail, over time, with heavy revolvers.
I'm at the age and shape, where a belt, just does not work to hold things up, any more.
When In the Ironworkers, just my work belt with two bags, spud/sleaver bar holder, and cresent wrench clip, weighed in at five pounds, without the tools.
My lightweight "Rod" belt came in at three pounds.
They will do a good job of holding my pants up but they will wear out or
have a clip fail, over time, with heavy revolvers.
I'm at the age and shape, where a belt, just does not work to hold things up, any more.
Capt. F.
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God saw fit to build me backwards- no butt, big stomach so without a belt and suspenders in short order my pants would be around my ankles even without a shootin iron hanging off my belt.
Perry’s clip ons solved the problem. I have the narrow ones for dress and wider ones for play.
Perry’s clip ons solved the problem. I have the narrow ones for dress and wider ones for play.
Pepper51
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pants holder uppers
Galluses. I prefer to call them galluses. Yup, use em.
Galluses. I prefer to call them galluses. Yup, use em.
Pointblank2U
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I'm 75 and have been using suspenders off and on for years. The only real downside is if you happen to be away from home and nature calls. You can figure out how that might get complicated.
geeollie
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Do they get in the way of a 1.5 inch belt?
I'm not sure I want to clip to a belt.....but have never tried it.
I'm not sure I want to clip to a belt.....but have never tried it.
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A friend of mine had implants in his derriere cause he is too cool at 75 for suspenders
Shoebox1.1
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1.5 inch suspenders on a 1.5 belt is perfect for me. They clip on to the belt
This is a picture of me that my dad took the last time I wore suspenders!
John
John
geeollie
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Them's double barreled Sam Browne's.
The youngsters laughing at suspenders are gonna have to google sam browne in order to understand.
The youngsters laughing at suspenders are gonna have to google sam browne in order to understand.
I have needed suspenders since in my 70's and never liked the look. My gun pulls my belted pants down or I tighten the belt to the point the gun hangs up. Never thought of wearing suspenders under a t shirt, or that they made suspenders specifically for that purpose. Just ordered a pair
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I did the wal mart shuffle with suspenders for the first time yesterday with J frame in the rf pocket. There is a marked improvement in pants staying up! And I don’t have them cranked down all the way. Nice amount of preload on the adjusters. I’m very happy
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With my distended abdomen, once grabbity gets ahold of my pants, even with a belt, they are going down to the floor. I wear the Upfitter suspenders with the belt loop clips, 2 in front and one in back when I am pocket carrying. When I choose to go with a IWB or OWB holster, I wear a 1.5" gun belt to more firmly hold the holster plus the suspenders to keep everything from trying to slide down towards the floor.
Well, this thread pushed me to re-visit suspenders. I had a pattern for a rig meant to carry a camera. It has side straps to which a person can clip gear. I made the whole rig, with a couple of small modifications, and I've been wearing them for about a week now. No side straps but I kind of like them.
I'll now make another set without the big back piece and no side straps, but this one is kind of fun.
And the pictures...
I'll now make another set without the big back piece and no side straps, but this one is kind of fun.
And the pictures...
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jkingrph
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And who listens to them!. I always wear suspenders and a belt. I need a belt for my cell phone holster if nothing else. I carry my firearm either in pants pocket or an IWB concealable holster. In either case it adds weight and tends to pull my pants down. As I started getting older I started with suspenders. I weight and waist increased, but no hips. That's where the ladies have one on us, they have hips to help hold up pants. My job as a pharmacist requires some bending and kneeling, so I like my pants a bit on the larger, loose side, so suspenders really help..
geeollie
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After reading this thread I got a set of Perrys that connect to a belt. They have the plastic ends that slip under a belt.
They were for a specific fishing trip where I would be carrying my Ruger Gp100 for an extended period of time.
They really made it comfortable. Zero pants sag with zero need to readjust how the heavy gun and holster were hanging. My shoulders never really noticed the suspenders.
They were for a specific fishing trip where I would be carrying my Ruger Gp100 for an extended period of time.
They really made it comfortable. Zero pants sag with zero need to readjust how the heavy gun and holster were hanging. My shoulders never really noticed the suspenders.
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Marshal Tom
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You guys really need to check out the Hikers Co. Upfitter that I posted about. They just clip to the belt loops. Super simple system. You don't have to deal with the clips coming off of your belt.
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