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What is the best IWB clip design to work without a belt i.e. sweatpants, etc.?

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December 08, 2019, 12:01 PM
bald1
What is the best IWB clip design to work without a belt i.e. sweatpants, etc.?
Really would appreciate folks sharing what has worked well for them with pants without belts.


Thanks!



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December 08, 2019, 12:16 PM
Greymann
https://www.ulticlip.com/

These clips might be what you need.
December 08, 2019, 12:54 PM
bald1
Would this clip design do it for my P238?





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December 08, 2019, 01:00 PM
az4783054
Have you considered suspenders if no belt?
December 08, 2019, 02:38 PM
ensigmatic
See my post in the Pocket Pistol Suggestions thread, and the follow-up posts, for my answer.



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December 08, 2019, 02:45 PM
bald1
quote:
Originally posted by az4783054:
Have you considered suspenders if no belt?


Not with sweatpants or athletic warm ups. Frown



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December 08, 2019, 02:51 PM
bald1
quote:
Originally posted by ensigmatic:
See my post in the Pocket Pistol Suggestions thread, and the follow-up posts, for my answer.


Okay, a PJ holster with ulticlip is your suggestion.

And that a FOMI clip is a no-go beltless....

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December 08, 2019, 05:25 PM
ensigmatic
quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
Okay, a PJ holster with ulticlip is your suggestion.

If it would suit your requirements: Yes.

That UtiliClip really grips on shorts like those in my photo. In fact: I can't even reasonably close it over a jeans waistband with a very thin webbing belt.

As for PJ Holster: I cannot recommend him too highly.

quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
And that a FOMI clip is a no-go beltless....

FOMI clips, and PJ Holster incorporates something like that in some of his designs, are meant to clip over belts. So I would expect not very secure belt-less. Particularly on the draw.



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December 12, 2019, 01:34 PM
egregore
Even with a clip that clamps against or bites into them, would sweat pants still stay up? Confused
December 13, 2019, 08:56 AM
ensigmatic
quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
Even with a clip that clamps against or bites into them, would sweat pants still stay up? Confused

Mine do with the LCP in a very light Kydex holster. No problem. I doubt my Colt Defender, for example, would fare as well Wink



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December 14, 2019, 08:03 AM
RHINOWSO
quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
Even with a clip that clamps against or bites into them, would sweat pants still stay up? Confused
You have to cinch the waistband tie a bit tighter, depending on the weight of the pistol.

I do a G43 in sweats with a Vedder clip holster and it stays fine but you have cinch the Waite tighter than without.

Other option is a lightweight pistol in the pocket (LCP, LCR, alum or Scandium J-frame).
December 14, 2019, 01:00 PM
yanici
Not a clip-on holster but here it is anyway. I use a Smart Carry holster with sweat pants. I use it with my S&W 642 revolver and with my S&W Shield 9MM. https://www.smartcarry.com/

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December 19, 2019, 11:18 PM
gnappi
With sweatpants? Yup! An old gun with a lanyard tied around the neck :-)
December 23, 2019, 07:22 AM
Mr.9mm
Bianchi makes a couple of IWB holsters with spring steel clips. I really like them for carrying while wearing sweat pants or shorts.

ETA: model 100 and model 6. The 6 works best for me with thinner clothing material and a lighter gun. I have worn the model 100 without a belt but it is heavier.
December 29, 2019, 06:46 PM
bald1
Here's what I ended up with. Time will tell if I need to swap the clip to an Ulticlip. Smile
https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...0601935/m/9460046464





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December 30, 2019, 10:01 AM
flesheatingvirus
Sweat pants and a clip on holster! Walmart, here you come! Smile


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December 30, 2019, 12:50 PM
bald1
quote:
Originally posted by flesheatingvirus:
Sweat pants and a clip on holster! Walmart, here you come! Smile


No... retired and handicapped. Sweatpants for in home comfort and always armed for sanity. Big Grin



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December 30, 2019, 05:57 PM
4MUL8R
I use a fanny pack when I am wearing fitness pants.


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January 18, 2020, 08:02 PM
bendable
I know it's too late now,
but in this edition of American handgunner magazine,
Will Dabbs m.d. is reviewing the e.a.a. MC1911SC pistol. which is a 6+1 gun.

In the article he states that he wore it while wearing hospital scrubs, ( w/ drawstring)

He used an Alien gear holster and it worked well for him,

Unfortunately he did not specify the specific model of holster, but I found their web page.

https://aliengearholsters.com/holsters/sig-p238.html

body style or shape probably makes a big difference .

best of luck





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January 23, 2020, 08:38 AM
SCfromNY
I use a Don Hume leather clip holster for less than $40 that I got from Gunner's Alley. The clip is tight and the holster light.

I don't use it often but here in SC sometimes I just came home from the gym and need to run out and don't want to change so I Clip & go.


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