IWB, trying to keep it put

[brianakell]

Another +1 for a dedicated gun belt.... It really does make a world of difference with pants falling down, lol.

And (I gotta ask), you ARE wearing your pants correctly right? I only ask cause I had a friend who likes to wear his baggy pants below his waistline.... It won't work while CC'ing....

Whats wrong with saggin homie?

And yes, I look like a normal white guy, not a high school hoodlum!

Looking closer, I think the stiffer belt would help a ton. Normal 1.5" wide leather just isnt enough, its developing a droop there.

No concern about rusting, and worn for about a year, daily.

[Elhuero]

wilderness belts could cost twice what the do and they'd still be worth every penny.

http://www.thewilderness.com/storepi...arent=142&pg=1

[DeusExMachina]

+1 for Wilderness 5 stitch

I don't have my CCW yet but its the stiffest most comfortable belt I've ever worn.

[Adawg38]

buy yourself an oversized belt so that you can find the tightness comfortable to you, then you can make yourself a new hole. Tightness is important because you want comfort but also do not want your pants falling down but being able to draw as well. Also you need to find a good holster which I find can cost you the $$$ but they don't have to be hundreds of dollars. I find the crossbreed super truck IWB design is awesome. You can find different makes of that holster cheaper and it has the leather body protector that will form to your body and protect it. No issues with sweating or anything.

[gnihcraes]

buy yourself an oversized belt so that you can find the tightness comfortable to you, then you can make yourself a new hole. Tightness is important because you want comfort but also do not want your pants falling down but being able to draw as well. Also you need to find a good holster which I find can cost you the $$$ but they don't have to be hundreds of dollars. I find the crossbreed super truck IWB design is awesome. You can find different makes of that holster cheaper and it has the leather body protector that will form to your body and protect it. No issues with sweating or anything.

That's what I'm doing, I purchased another belt from walmart, Dickies Brand, pretty decent belts. The one I have is too small, and I bought a longer one, but its not enough yet to get good adjustment out of, so I'm taking that back and getting the next size up. Way longer than I normally need, but with the holsters and guns, I need the extra length.

[nogaroheli]

I think a gun belt is critical, I have regular leather belts that used to be great that started to stretch after trying to tighten them up to work with a holster. I really like my Blackhawk nylon belt now, it keeps my nickers up and can adjust to my changing weight.
I am partial to my holsters (shocker!) but I think they carry well without shifting due to the wide platform. If you get a holster with good leather that's ready for sweat it it shouldn't be an issue. For example- the black leather I use is treated with a water repellent dye that makes it sweat tolerant. I don't wear undershirts under my IWB holsters and they (and my pistols) are fine.
That's my free, shameless plug. Take it for what it's worth

-Let me know if you want to give one of mine a whirl, if you don't like it I'll buy it back.

[ChadAmberg]

Here's an idea:
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/c...ure=product_31

The suspenders go under your shirt if you do the normal untucked way of carry.

[Irving]

My belt has stretched so far that it doesn't even fit without my gun now. I have another belt that I can only get to the fattest possible setting on, because I never wear it and it hasn't stretched out. That one looks stupid because I only have a little nub left over since I have to use the last hole. Stupid dress belts. I need a real belt.

Also, if your holster isn't staying in the same spot, it's because there is only one contact point and you need two. You already said that you carried with an MTAC though, so I don't think that applies to you.

[Adawg38]

I think a gun belt is critical, I have regular leather belts that used to be great that started to stretch after trying to tighten them up to work with a holster. I really like my Blackhawk nylon belt now, it keeps my nickers up and can adjust to my changing weight.
I am partial to my holsters (shocker!) but I think they carry well without shifting due to the wide platform. If you get a holster with good leather that's ready for sweat it it shouldn't be an issue. For example- the black leather I use is treated with a water repellent dye that makes it sweat tolerant. I don't wear undershirts under my IWB holsters and they (and my pistols) are fine.
That's my free, shameless plug. Take it for what it's worth

-Let me know if you want to give one of mine a whirl, if you don't like it I'll buy it back.

Got 1 of your holsters brotha! Got to say I like it much and it's working out great! Got it for my Sig P250.

[YammyMonkey]

A real belt will go a long way toward your comfort. And no, you can't find a good belt at Walmart. For leather I'd go with one from The Beltman. I'm trying out a Liger belt now & it's different, but I think it will work out once I get used to it. If you're into the rigger's belt look the Wilderness & OSOE belts are good.

You will have to run the belt kind of tight. It's just a matter of getting used to it. Tighten it up for a few hours every day to get yourself used to it. You should be able to adjust the holster tension to make up for the extra belt tension.