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Anybody tried a belly band holster?
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<blockquote data-quote="rcnich" data-source="post: 856034" data-attributes="member: 4193"><p>I've got both a Galco belly band and Galco ankle holster to carry a Kimber Ultra Carry that weighs 25 oz.</p><p></p><p>I don't use either of these holsters very often for different reasons...</p><p></p><p>The belly band secures the pistol reasonably well, but it's difficult to draw the weapon from the holster. I think that's because it's a one-size-fits all, non-contoured strip of leather simply sewn on top of the elastic band. When I use the belly band, I put the pistol on my left side about 5 inches below my armpit. The belly band holster positions the pistol straight up & down, not canted. So drawing the pistol is neither smooth or fast. Even wearing an undershirt, sweat is also a problem, if your pistol slide is steel. I think the best way to consider the belly band is as a "deep cover" holster.</p><p></p><p>My Galco ankle holster is comfortable, well constructed, and molded for a small automatic. But at 25 oz., that little 1911 still feels heavier around the ankle than I would prefer. Ideally, the holster would be positioned a little higher than ankle level, so it isn't immediately visible when I sit down. But the weight of the gun pulls down the holster to the top of my shoe after a few strides - regardless of how tight I strap on the holster. The other downside is that even with a compact 1911, it's fairly obvious that there's something big down there flairing out my pants leg. (IMO, ankle holsters are better suited for snubbie revolvers and puny little .25s, & .32s.)</p><p></p><p>The ankle holster is a better carry option than the belly band, though. Certainly a faster draw.</p><p></p><p>As much as I'd like to like these holsters (because I paid $$$ for 'em), they're still a far cry from a good IWB or belt holster.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rcnich, post: 856034, member: 4193"] I've got both a Galco belly band and Galco ankle holster to carry a Kimber Ultra Carry that weighs 25 oz. I don't use either of these holsters very often for different reasons... The belly band secures the pistol reasonably well, but it's difficult to draw the weapon from the holster. I think that's because it's a one-size-fits all, non-contoured strip of leather simply sewn on top of the elastic band. When I use the belly band, I put the pistol on my left side about 5 inches below my armpit. The belly band holster positions the pistol straight up & down, not canted. So drawing the pistol is neither smooth or fast. Even wearing an undershirt, sweat is also a problem, if your pistol slide is steel. I think the best way to consider the belly band is as a "deep cover" holster. My Galco ankle holster is comfortable, well constructed, and molded for a small automatic. But at 25 oz., that little 1911 still feels heavier around the ankle than I would prefer. Ideally, the holster would be positioned a little higher than ankle level, so it isn't immediately visible when I sit down. But the weight of the gun pulls down the holster to the top of my shoe after a few strides - regardless of how tight I strap on the holster. The other downside is that even with a compact 1911, it's fairly obvious that there's something big down there flairing out my pants leg. (IMO, ankle holsters are better suited for snubbie revolvers and puny little .25s, & .32s.) The ankle holster is a better carry option than the belly band, though. Certainly a faster draw. As much as I'd like to like these holsters (because I paid $$$ for 'em), they're still a far cry from a good IWB or belt holster. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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