Suspenders & Belt Combinations, Need New Belt... What Works Well?

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

I would like to have some input from others here going with this route of carry. Specifically, what sort of carry method are you using... type of suspenders... type/brand of belt. I have been using Perry Ruf-n-Tuf for a while with a single ply 3/16" thick leather belt in a variety of carry methods... including AIWB, IWB/OWB Strong Side/Behind Hip.

My sticking points have been where the suspenders attach getting in the way of gear. I also do not tolerate much pressure on my abdomen so run the belt one hole looser than I'd like to... this causes problems with sagging and twisiting (mostly OWB). I will be getting a new belt soon as I don't have anything stiffer currently.

That being said, is there such thing as too stiff in this instance? I have looked at 5-Stitch Wilderness, Ares Aegis Enhanced, Milt Sparks 2-Ply, Custer Custom Leather 2-Ply, JRC (long waits sadly, seems like a great belt). My concern is also thickness of belt, as it seems approaching .25' (1/4") would not allow use of the clips for the suspenders on belt.

[RevolverRob]

Graith Specialist.

In a dozen years of concealed carry, best belt I've ever owned. Stiff without being too stiff, comfortable and compliant. Easily holds up an all steel 1911 and spare mag, while being half as thick as any leather belt I've had. I like leather, but leather belts are not as good as nylon/scuba webbing belts by and large. Bullhide is especially bad at stretching considerably and just don't last that long.

The only other belt I'm considering right now is a Red Nichols "Sidewinder S-curve" belt which is horsehide and is cut to reflect the curves of the hips. I'll probably order one from Red this summer.

[Cypher]

I use Perry Tool Belt suspenders with a Wilderness Tactical 5 stitch belt at work. I use the tool belt suspenders specifically because the front straps aren't elastic and they don't stretch and sag. The back strap is elastic so it has some give to it for sitting down.

[TGS]

Perry's will work fine for 1/4" thick belts.

[Wendell]

I use Perrys sometimes, and they work fine for the range, and I do recommend them, but - when I'm driving - the (plastic) rear clip can be a source of agony.

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

I use Perrys sometimes, and they work fine for the range, and I do recommend them, but - when I'm driving - the (plastic) rear clip can be a source of agony.

I have come to the same conclusion, the UBEE model does not have the rear attachment... only one at 3 and 0 o clock. I just bought one for myself, still trying it out so don't have a strong view on it yet. I guess truckers love the UBEE for that reason, I have not tried it in the car yet but it should be great.

[Glenn E. Meyer]

I've worn Perry's standard models with no trouble. I have an array of colors so I can be stylish.

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

Graith Specialist.

In a dozen years of concealed carry, best belt I've ever owned. Stiff without being too stiff, comfortable and compliant. Easily holds up an all steel 1911 and spare mag, while being half as thick as any leather belt I've had. I like leather, but leather belts are not as good as nylon/scuba webbing belts by and large. Bullhide is especially bad at stretching considerably and just don't last that long.

The only other belt I'm considering right now is a Red Nichols "Sidewinder S-curve" belt which is horsehide and is cut to reflect the curves of the hips. I'll probably order one from Red this summer.

Thank you for the tip, I will be ordering one of the Specialist belts soon. I'd also love to try one of Red's Sidwinder's, they look like they would be extremely comfortable, but my pant size is all over the place as my health improves so I am hesitant to buy any expensive belts currently.

[1986s4]

I've had a Wilderness 5 stitch at least 15 years and used it everything. My old 1SGT liked mine so much he got one. Mine's the heavy duty steel buckle model but I think they make a lighter buckle version.

[VW.45]

I use 2 point "combat" suspenders, and a six stitch wide, 1'' 3/4 wide * 1/4 thick, homemade paracord belt, that I boiled to make extra stiff. Setup is perfect for me. I carry 2 XDM 9mm 4.5", with 4 extra mags, all IWB. I keep the belt just loose enough to barely slide my pants on and off without even unzipped or unbuttoning, or unbuckling the belt. Gives about 75% to my shoulders, 25% to my waist. I have a bad back and can't stand weight pushing on that nerve. The suspenders just loop around my belt, w'quick disconnects. One point at 3:30, the other at 8:30. Both guns up front, mags in the back. Very comfortable, driving, sitting, walking, or even running. The suspenders help pull your shoulders back a bit too, helps posture. Weaving the paracord really tight, then boiling, makes it almost as stiff as a steel insert belt. I used a seatbelt buckle for easy one button release. I didn't like the steel insert belt, too hard against that nerve, the para cord belt had a very short break-in period, 1 week, to form to me and my setup. Only time I have to adjust, is when I gain or lose weight.