There is a great photo in the above thread link of a 5.11 leather gun belt supporting a Kahr pistol and holster. Convinved me to go ahead and order a few of the $7.99 clearance 5.11 belts from http://www.lapolicegear.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; .... and I already own a Beltman and a 5.11 "trainer" belt.carlson1 wrote:A lot of people like The Beltman http://www.thebeltman.net/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Just make sure your belt is thick enough to hold securely. Check this link out and look at about halfway down on the first page. . . http://www.texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=30379" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Some people are terrible at spending $700.00 plus on a firearm and then placing it in a $15.00 holster and a $15.00 belt. Do it right the first time and get a good holster and belt.AND WELCOME TO THE FORUM!
To the OP, other posts are correct you should follow manufacturer's suggestions for ordering a belt to right size for IWB carry. If there are no instructions, then get one of those flexible measuring tapes that women use to measure their waists (like in the diet commercials on TV), place your unloaded gun in your holster and slide it inside the waist of your typical pants (jeans, Dockers, whatever), button your pants, then weave the measuring tape through your belt loops and holster loops as if it were a belt. Pull it reasonably tight and measure. That should be very close to the size of belt you need. Round up if needed, and maybe even add an inch or two if you're like me and your weight goes up and down.
I'm a "big ol' boy" and I normally wear a 44 or 46 belt and pants size. My carry belts are size 49 (Beltman) or a 3X (5.11)