Have any of you used this bellyband??

[jenlynn724]

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPT3.asp?ProductID=2443&CatalogID=393

I am still trying something that will actually conceal a weapon on my body..
Thanks

 

[USAF385]

What are you looking to carry?

That looks to me like the placement of the gun would be too high for my liking. The less shirt / clothing you need to get past to reach your gun, the better.

 

[jenlynn724]

I'm carrying a M&P 9c.
I haven't found anything so far that will conceal it.

 

[USAF385]

Honestly, the only semi auto I have ever concealed what I would consider perfectly would be a PPK. Even compact M&Ps and Glocks aren't totally unnoticeable on me unless I wear IWB low at 1 - 2 o'clock. Even then their noticeable (to me) I don't wear many loose shirts, so I get a lot of printing with larger guns.

This is of course not including colder weather when I can wear a shoulder holster under a jacket.

 

[Leonard]

I bought one at the NRA convention when it was in Pittsburgh. I do not use it the gun is too hard to get to. I will sell it cheap!

Len

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
I have used a Galco "Belly Band" and have liked it.
I worn mine just above my waist belt "Off Duty".
On duty I wore it over my "Vest" just below my shirt pockets.
I carried a S&W 2" J frame or a Glock M27. I used the 'Belly Band" for a BUG. I also carried the "BUG" on my right side, gun butt forward for a "Cross Draw" for my left hand (weak hand) in the event that my right hand (strong hand) was disabled.

I am currently carrying my main weapon "Cross Draw" on my left side in a Fobus Paddle Holster with the paddle over my pant belt instead of the paddle inside my waist band. I am liking this setup more and more.
Jimmy

 

[Big Foot]

Hi:
I have used a Galco "Belly Band" and have liked it.
I worn mine just above my waist belt "Off Duty".
On duty I wore it over my "Vest" just below my shirt pockets.
I carried a S&W 2" J frame or a Glock M27. I used the 'Belly Band" for a BUG. I also carried the "BUG" on my right side, gun butt forward for a "Cross Draw" for my left hand (weak hand) in the event that my right hand (strong hand) was disabled.

I am currently carrying my main weapon "Cross Draw" on my left side in a Fobus Paddle Holster with the paddle over my pant belt instead of the paddle inside my waist band. I am liking this setup more and more.
Jimmy

Jimmy, I like your set-up better than the belly-band...

 

[Dan Cash]

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPT3.asp?ProductID=2443&CatalogID=393

I am still trying something that will actually conceal a weapon on my body..
Thanks

I have used the belly band and had it squirt my 642 out and on the floor when I bent over. Bad show. I am a fat male. You don't describe your build though I presume you are a womal. Sadly, a woman's body structure fashion dictates make it difficult to hide a very large weapon on the body. Try a single stack auto such as a M39 or an Officer size 1911 or a J frame IWB appendix carry.

 

[jenlynn724]

I have used the belly band and had it squirt my 642 out and on the floor when I bent over. Bad show. I am a fat male. You don't describe your build though I presume you are a womal. Sadly, a woman's body structure fashion dictates make it difficult to hide a very large weapon on the body. Try a single stack auto such as a M39 or an Officer size 1911 or a J frame IWB appendix carry.

I am very short, and curvy.. I'm looking for a carry weapon that I can also shoot IDPA..

 

[rchance]

Try one of these. I use the smartcarry 100% of the time and love it. http://www.concealedcomfort.com/index.html & http://www.smartcarry.com/
the smartcarry works well with elastic waistband clothing such as shorts or sweat pants.

 

[balin]

I have used my smartcarry for my M&P 40c starting on the 2nd summer with it. And have no complaints. as long as my shorts are just a little loose it works well.

 

[Titan]

The Cell Pal and the Smartcarry look like great solutions but I can't for the life of me figure how they'd work for me.

I need to tightly buckle my belt to keep my pants from drooping or falling down. It's very uncomfortable to not have a snug belt.

I just don't see how these work when you'd have to loosen your belt to draw the weapon.
.

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
As a Lady, suggestions from the Lady Forum Members would be more helpful to you than suggestions from us guys.
My Wife carrys a Model 642 with Barami Grips clipped IWB at 2 O'clock.
A small Auto (Kel-Tec .32/.380) might be considered.
Attempting to convince the Female Officers in My squad to carry a BUG On Duty and a weapon Off Duty has been unsuccessful.
Jimmy

 

[snkhalltx]

Bellyband and holster T-shirts

I had that belly band years ago. It is okay if you wear loose clothing. I have also tried the holster t-shirts. The 5-11 one can become uncomfortable due to the stitching inside. The one from Masters of Concealment is more comfortable but got to get used to the snugness. These both just require a size larger shirt for medium and small frame pistols. Stuck my glock 19 in it and worked pretty good. Something to check out.