+1 for the biobelt. When I got mine it said 4 in. above your waist size. That is good for iwb, but I only carry owb. The smallet hole is what I use with a lot of extra belt to spare. If I ever lose weight, in screwed... Like that will happen.
I ordered mine like they stated on the website, add 2 inches to your pants size. I plan on carrying IWB so I may call them tomorrow to make sure of the size.
The +2 inches is the way to go... I also ordered when +4 was suggested and found myself using the last (smallest) hole on the belt, then I ordered one that was the same size as my pants and have trouble wearing IWB after the Holidays. +2 is the way to go, IMO
+1 for the biobelt. When I got mine it said 4 in. above your waist size. That is good for iwb, but I only carry owb. The smallet hole is what I use with a lot of extra belt to spare. If I ever lose weight, in screwed... Like that will happen.
Thanks to the advice offered in this thread and a couple others, I ordered myself a Daltech BioBelt last night.
The Bio Belt is under $50 shipped with coupon code INGO. Mine is over 3 years old. I used to buy 2 or 3 $25 walmart belts a year. Save a bit more money and get the BIO BELT. It's a far better deal in the long run and a far superior belt. You will not regret it.
In addition to the Bio Belt, there's the 5.11 Casual Belt (with stiffener, I believe).
I have one that I wear if/when I want to carry a FS gun IWB - which ain't often.
I got mine here: http://www.opticsplanet.com/511-leather-casual-belt-15-plain-59501.html?_iv_options[]=57-94567&_iv_options[]=8218-99864&_iv_code=T5-TB-59501-019-XL And if you look for a coupon code, you may be able to get it cheaper.
Walmart.com also sells 5.11 Trainer Belts - which 5.11 bills as being "more than enough support and durability to carry your holster and accessories comfortably without sagging, twisting, or losing its shape"
I second the 5.11 belts. I have a leather one and the smaller buckled web belt. They both have stiffeners and work great. I got my at Jenkins. Had to exchange my med for a large for IWB carry with a spare mag so try before you buy.
Bob
Beware those casual belts from 5.11. They arent worth the money IMHO due to poor finish durability. This was after 6 months with my Supertuck. Stiff? Yes. quite excellent. Just dont expect it to look nice for long.
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I must have missed something, I been using leather retails belts, thick leather, for over 10 years now and no issues. IWB, OWB, Supertuck, and host of others holsters until I settled on what works for me. I did notice that fit and function of the holster and belt combine was inversely proportional to my waist size, no purple. The belt is snug and comfortable, but it doesn't push my "spare tire fat ring" out and against the holster/gun. This was one of the motivators for losing weight and the doctor telling me I was on my way to a stroke.
Willing to learn something new, so the belts functions are to hold the holster secure and against the body, and when the gun is drawn to keep the holster in place?
i cannot comment on how well the belt is but if it is made by Alien Gear, I'm willing to back up the quality. steel core, with two layers of leather. i currently carry a Beretta M9 with their CloakTuck 3.0 and I will never change IWB holster. it's amazing.
Alien Gear Gun Belt