Modular Belly Band Holsters
Rob PincusRob Pincus discusses the features of his modular belly band, designed in conjunction with Crossbreed Holsters for comfort, convenience, and efficient holstering. Traditional belly bands are comfortable, but they can be relatively slow and hard to train with. This belly band holster model integrates Kydex thermoplastic material and uses hook and loop fasteners that allow for the band to be used with multiple firearms or defensive tools.
For many years I've been a fan of the kydex holster for concealed carry. Whether it be at the traditional four o'clock or five o'clock position or even the appendix carry. Now for sub-compact guns there's almost no more comfortable way for me to carry them. Than tuck down below the waistband area inside of a good belly band. The problem with the traditional belly band, whether it's just the stretch material itself or even the stretch material with a leather pocket, is that the presentation was always relatively slow and it was almost impossible to safely re-holster in a training environment.
Well, now we have a holster that combines both the convenience and comfort of the belly band. Not needing to worry about a belt, not having any clips exposed or anything like that. And the efficiency of presentation from and then re-holstering back into kydex. I'm gonna pull this out and we're gonna take a really close look at it. This particular holster again is just like a traditional belly band and that it uses hook and loop fastener, along with some stretch material to go around the body.
A lot of people when they first see these actually try to wear them up around their belly or even up here at the side of their body. I find it much better to go ahead and tuck it down in, so that it's at the waistline, or if you're more traditional, you're gonna keep it back here at the four o'clock or the five o'clock position. Now what's nice about this, and I'm gonna go ahead and seal it up again. This one connects from the front to the back in two places. And then we're gonna position it.
And what you see here, of course the waistband of whatever pants you're wearing helps to keep this consistently positioned. But what we've actually got is a removable holster. So this removable holster hits this Velcro at whatever angle you might wanna put it at. you might wanna put it over here for a little more cross dress. Some people will carry here at the 11:30 or 11 o'clock for their appendix carry version.
Other people will put it over here. And of course we can adjust the band around the body as well. The other nice thing about this particular setup that gives us the advantage of the kydex with the belly band, is that we can have one belly band with multiple holster attachments, that if we choose to carry a different firearm. Maybe one that's a little thinner, one that's easier to conceal or for whatever reason, other than actual concealment, we decide to switch firearms. We have the base belly band that we wear normally, and we can just replace that.
The other nice thing about this is if you have Velcro positioned other places, for example inside of your vehicle, maybe you have one of the bedside mounts, or something mounted into your desk at work. When you get into that seated position, where a lot of people don't like to carry appendix, you know you're gonna be sitting in a car for a long time. You gonna be sitting at the office for awhile. You can simply remove this holster complete without having to worry about unholstering the gun and attach it to whatever hard surface you've got your Velcro mounted on. So that's another really good, versatile way to integrate appendix carry inside the waistband, which again a lot of people don't like seated along with that hard point, keeping of a firearm in our workspace or in our home environment.
So consider the belly band all the time but especially consider one that allows you to integrate this kydex holster piece for more efficient presentations and safer re-holstering during your training.
I’ve tried a couple “ cheap “ belly bands. Both wouldn’t stay up, drift down especially if your walking briskly of jogging. Does this band have any “sticky” material to prevent slipping down? Thanks
Does the velcro make a lot of sound when you move? Especially when you go from a sitting position to standing? Or even when you twist your torso from side to side? I'm sold on this if it stays quiet. If not, it would drive me crazy, lol!
I have used the Crossbreed Ohai in my vehicle's console (the same holster used in the belly band) as well as in a Maxpedition Versipack and I really love the option of being able to pull it out of the bag and put it in my console while traveling and then back into the Maxpedition when I arrive at my destination. So this system should be even better as I really would rather have my firearm on my person plus this system gives you the option of being able to just swap the holster and carry a different gun. Great idea I;m going to have to get one for summer carry I also like the way you can adjust the angle of your firearm as I have found for me at least my gun tends to either poke me in the stomach or the leg when I sit down while carrying this way.
I think my main concern would be perspiration, and constant moisture adjacent to the firearm. I wear a back brace much of the time and is basically the same materials and application. Any comments?
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Brilliant idea. I've been using a Galco UnderWrap for years and have been pleased. But, I'm intrigued by the modularity of this system. Thanks for sharing this information.
I like this style belly band, I've need using a belly band for a few yrs now. This is the first time I've seen an improvement on the old style. Can't wait to get one what a good idea.
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So where can one buy one of these?
Thanks for the video, it was info that I have been looking for. The belly band holster makes the most sense to me and I bought one but it was very hot and uncomfortable. How comfortable is this Crossbreed modular belly band?