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It's time for another BELLY BAND thread!
I found some older threads (but you get yelled at for bringing up old ones)... plus maybe there are new products?
What's the best belly band for a female? I have tier 1's for 2 of my guns... but I'm a HUGE fan of yoga pants... which means I need a belly band vs the kind that attach to a belt. (I don't want the yoga pants that already have a built in holster... I have a ton of yoga pants already that I want to continue to wear once the weather cools off.)
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Not female but I use a Smart Carry everyday. https://www.smartcarry.com/
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(But then, on the other hand, I wonder about true belly bands riding up and out of my pants.....) The 60 day trial is a nice feature.
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Smart carry can work with a skirt. |
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Disappointed.....I was expecting videos of fat old guys slapping out rhythms on their bellies.
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Indication is you have experience with a belly band, the question then is what do you like about your current belly band, what don't you like about your current belly band, and what do you want different from what you currently have? All features can be customized it's a function of cost and really knowing what you want because personalized units take time and are non returnable. Of course if you regularly workout do you need more than one to allow for laundering. |
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No experience with a belly band. Just been looking at them.
I would rarely wear a dress/skirt, that I can think of while carrying. It would mostly be casual/leisure... YOGA PANTS in cooler weather. I'm all about casual and COMFORTABLE! I've looked at the can can, but haven't pulled the proverbial trigger because they are expensive for trying out. I've also looked at a couple of inexpensive ones on amazon, but worry I won't get the true idea since they are cheaper (that whole you get what you pay for syndrome).
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If you want to PM me a pant's size I can recommend a fit form our basic line. Were around your waist do you plan to carry the gun? What type of gun? Spare mags? Can Can is a well made product, but remember lace is high maintenance. Regardless if a belly band says machine wash or not, you will get much more life out of it if you hand wash air dry. If you machine wash the industrial Velcro you depend on for good fit will find every sock you have ever lost, and all the lint from your towels for good measure. I recommend starting with a basic belly band first, see if you like the fit and features before investing in a more expensive and perhaps high maintenance version. if you are going to wear it daily it's a garment that will need to be washed, and you will need three on average. (My nurse customers, usually have five) The beginner can become one for the multiples in the rotation. https://packinfurdefense.com/t/belly...olster-systems Use Calguns10 for a 10% discount. Last edited by grantar2; 08-30-2018 at 11:15 PM.. |
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However, it has a piece of elastic that comes over the gun to hold it in... GREAT... uhm.... except you can't draw it fast. Bad guy's gonna be on me before I can get the gun out of that thing... pull shirt, push down pants enough to get to the clip, unclip the piece of elastic, pull gun out... NO... just no! ugh! I need something that is comfy but secure but that also allows quick access like a kydex type clip in holster!
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Crossbreed makes a decent product. Their version of the belly band comes with a kydex insert that offers much greater trigger protection than most regular belly bands.
https://www.crossbreedholsters.com/h...d-package.html
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(CZ P-01)
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Have you heard of the Flashbang holster? Might be worth taking a look at, but I think you would want a fairly light pistol. Not sure of the weight on your CZ but they show you in their product video how to 'test' if it would be a good option for your firearm. It's looks like a great carry method for something like a small .380 or pocket revolver
https://www.flashbangstore.com/produ...shbang-holster |
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Wife and sister both like this one, which I originally bought because the price was right. Neither my wife or sister would be called Petite.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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OK.... so I went back to look at the pictures on Amazon... maybe i'm wearing it too low? it looks like most all the pictures have the snap of the retention strap above their waistband.... i'll have to try it on and see if it annoys me having it that high.... i don't like stuff on my actual waist.... all my shorts sit low (but i have my Tier 1 for anything i can wear a belt with) but even my yoga pants all ride lower... below my waist... Not sure if they are low enough to have the snap above the waistband so that i'd actually wear one.
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Thanks for posting this! Some of those look like they might actually work for me. I’ve been disappointed by every single “one size fits most” product I’ve ever tried. I generally advise against them; it usually ends up being a waste of $20-40.
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The Kydex was separating from the leather right out of the package. Never even put my gun in it.
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I use the cancan classic hiphugger and like it. It is comfortable and does protect the trigger. Retention is good. You will need some dry fire practice to get used to the draw. It will be generally slower than kydex since it will be against your skin. I put a spare mag and asp palm defender in the left appendix pocket. I prefer the appensix position over kidney because I find that, in the kidney position, the muzzle digs in to my butt. I still use this position occasionally as needed. I am able to run and bike ride while carrying without trouble.
I do like the idea of the crossbreed with the kydex. I saw that that isn't an option for yoyr firearm. Even though I have had some interest in that product, I am willing to bet that the cancan product is much nicer. The hiphugger is shaped for a female, has silicone strips at top and bottom, will conceal better, and is less bulky. |
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You might try this website. They sell several bellybands as well as other holsters, etc. https://thewellarmedwoman.com/shop/
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I have a crossbreed bellyband. Mostly like that it has the kydex trigger guard coverage. They seem to keep adding to their inventory so it may be worth checking back every so often. They are also very responsive and helpful.
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This is what I'm using now, and it's going well. It's ComfortTac.
I can wear it low or high, sometimes under my breast, other times low on my hips. I wear it so that the snap is just above the waist of my pants. |
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