Buying Pants

USP45usp · September 20, 2005, 09:34 PM

Now, how hard is it buying pants? You go into a store, find pants you like on sale, grab a pair, go and pay.

No problem right...... WRONG

I got a pair of pants tonite and they are great. They are 1) made in the USA, 2) have deep pockets, and 3) have a cargo pocket.

A tactical mall ninja's dream, at only $19.99 per pair.

I didn't try them on (the store that I bought them doesn't have a dressing room). I didn't try them on with the rig setup that I have. I messed up.

Right side, 4:32 (or 3, give or take).. BELT LOOP

.

On my other pants, when I found the "sweet spot", the loop is further behind. The straps that are on my holster, doesn't touch the belt loop on my other pair of pants, but on this pair, right where it needs to go, belt loop is right there.

I tried to go around it, in front of it, behind it, it doesn't work the same, it becames uncomfortable.

And my "gun belt" that I just saw was "made in china" just weakened under the weight of the gun. It was working (and I changed pants and it is noticably(sp) weak now) but it just 'gave'.

Now I'm going to 1) Buy a made in USA real 'gun' belt of better stiffness and thickness and 2) buy pants only if I can try them on with the rig setup that I have.

Wayne

Ingram · September 20, 2005, 09:37 PM

ok.

IZinterrogator · September 20, 2005, 09:41 PM

Can you have a local alterations place move the belt loop to somewhere more agreeable to your carry style?

Avizpls · September 20, 2005, 10:02 PM

OOOH I liek that last idea. I have a pair of pants with the same problem!

Thanks for the obvious idea. Im going to cut the loop out and move it! USP, I suggest you try the same. Its definatly a legitimate problem

tinkanting · September 20, 2005, 10:04 PM

niice..

Eghad · September 20, 2005, 10:54 PM

they make sewing machines for a reason

or jes buy a needle and thread. use a sharp knife tip and cut form the thread up and remove the belt loop. Thread the needle and sew.... a few minutes and the belt loop is better than before.

Eghad · September 21, 2005, 12:09 AM

hrmmm.... you got dat right

I think there is more danger of a tsunami hitting Nebraska than Wayne being in a suit....

USP45usp · September 21, 2005, 10:29 AM

Geez, thanks Eghad (and I do have suits

).

Ingram: The reason that I posted was to give a heads up that it's important to try on cloths with your rig so you get it right the first time.

To all the others that actually gave advice and not sarcastic remarks, I thank you. I will cut and then replace the belt loop. I hadn't thought of that (see, it does work to post on a gun board, about gun problems, whether it be the gun, the rig, or the attire).

Wayne

blackmind · September 21, 2005, 11:25 AM

Erick,
You'd better take careful note of exactly what she's had done to your suits, and how it was done, in case you lose her for any reason and have to explain to the next clothier what needs to be modified.

Can anyone recommend an everyday "gun belt" for use with an IWB holster for a GLOCK 27? I don't often carry that way, but that's my 2nd choice, and I don't have a gun-specific belt for doing so. Thanks.

-blackmind

sjstill · September 21, 2005, 07:51 PM

Hard to go wrong with the Wilderness belts. I wear one of the 1.5" CSM belts every day, and have yet to have a sheeple see it and scream "Gun!!" Black, tan or OD.

Mike in VA · September 21, 2005, 09:43 PM

There's a reason 'off-the-rack' clothes cost what they do - they're 'off-the-rack', what you see is what you get. If you find something tha works well, CCW-wise, you're lucky. Trust me, Levi's Dockers do not consider CCW fitment Tailors have to eat, too, after all.

Do you or your wife sew? If you do, it ain't that hard to modify OTR stuff to fit, but it does take some practice and forethought. Otherwise, find a good semstress or tailor and work it out. It realy isn't very expensive in the long run.

threefivesevenmag · September 23, 2005, 02:20 PM

Hey Blackmind,

I have a Galco 1.75" and a Galco 1.5" belt. Galco has a good selection of buckles and a few styles. It's been one of the best investments I've made.

September 20, 2005, 09:34 PM	#1
USP45usp Junior member Join Date: May 17, 2000 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 3,427	Buying Pants Now, how hard is it buying pants? You go into a store, find pants you like on sale, grab a pair, go and pay. No problem right...... WRONG I got a pair of pants tonite and they are great. They are 1) made in the USA, 2) have deep pockets, and 3) have a cargo pocket. A tactical mall ninja's dream, at only $19.99 per pair. I didn't try them on (the store that I bought them doesn't have a dressing room). I didn't try them on with the rig setup that I have. I messed up. Right side, 4:32 (or 3, give or take).. BELT LOOP . On my other pants, when I found the "sweet spot", the loop is further behind. The straps that are on my holster, doesn't touch the belt loop on my other pair of pants, but on this pair, right where it needs to go, belt loop is right there. I tried to go around it, in front of it, behind it, it doesn't work the same, it becames uncomfortable. And my "gun belt" that I just saw was "made in china" just weakened under the weight of the gun. It was working (and I changed pants and it is noticably(sp) weak now) but it just 'gave'. Now I'm going to 1) Buy a made in USA real 'gun' belt of better stiffness and thickness and 2) buy pants only if I can try them on with the rig setup that I have. Wayne

September 20, 2005, 09:41 PM	#3
IZinterrogator Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2004 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 2,457	Can you have a local alterations place move the belt loop to somewhere more agreeable to your carry style? __________________ "If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!” - Samuel Adams

September 20, 2005, 10:54 PM	#6
Eghad Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 6,231	they make sewing machines for a reason or jes buy a needle and thread. use a sharp knife tip and cut form the thread up and remove the belt loop. Thread the needle and sew.... a few minutes and the belt loop is better than before. __________________ Have a nice day at the range NRA Life Member

September 21, 2005, 12:09 AM	#7
Eghad Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 6,231	hrmmm.... you got dat right I think there is more danger of a tsunami hitting Nebraska than Wayne being in a suit.... __________________ Have a nice day at the range NRA Life Member

September 21, 2005, 07:51 PM	#10
sjstill Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 108	Hard to go wrong with the Wilderness belts. I wear one of the 1.5" CSM belts every day, and have yet to have a sheeple see it and scream "Gun!!" Black, tan or OD. __________________ My name is Steve, and I'm a Glockaholic. The primary target is what we call the thoracic triangle. Shots to this area tend to make people FDGB (“fall down go boom”).

September 20, 2005, 09:37 PM	#2
Ingram Junior member Join Date: August 13, 2005 Posts: 121	ok.

September 20, 2005, 10:02 PM	#4
Avizpls Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2004 Posts: 774	OOOH I liek that last idea. I have a pair of pants with the same problem! Thanks for the obvious idea. Im going to cut the loop out and move it! USP, I suggest you try the same. Its definatly a legitimate problem

September 20, 2005, 10:04 PM	#5
tinkanting Member Join Date: April 17, 2005 Location: peoples republik of kalifornication Posts: 84	niice..

September 21, 2005, 10:29 AM	#8
USP45usp Junior member Join Date: May 17, 2000 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 3,427	Geez, thanks Eghad (and I do have suits ). Ingram: The reason that I posted was to give a heads up that it's important to try on cloths with your rig so you get it right the first time. To all the others that actually gave advice and not sarcastic remarks, I thank you. I will cut and then replace the belt loop. I hadn't thought of that (see, it does work to post on a gun board, about gun problems, whether it be the gun, the rig, or the attire). Wayne

September 21, 2005, 11:25 AM	#9
blackmind Junior member Join Date: July 21, 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,224	Erick, You'd better take careful note of exactly what she's had done to your suits, and how it was done, in case you lose her for any reason and have to explain to the next clothier what needs to be modified. Can anyone recommend an everyday "gun belt" for use with an IWB holster for a GLOCK 27? I don't often carry that way, but that's my 2nd choice, and I don't have a gun-specific belt for doing so. Thanks. -blackmind

September 21, 2005, 09:43 PM	#11
Mike in VA Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Santa FE, NM Posts: 2,163	There's a reason 'off-the-rack' clothes cost what they do - they're 'off-the-rack', what you see is what you get. If you find something tha works well, CCW-wise, you're lucky. Trust me, Levi's Dockers do not consider CCW fitment Tailors have to eat, too, after all. Do you or your wife sew? If you do, it ain't that hard to modify OTR stuff to fit, but it does take some practice and forethought. Otherwise, find a good semstress or tailor and work it out. It realy isn't very expensive in the long run. __________________ M2 The Second Amendment IS homeland defense!

September 23, 2005, 02:20 PM	#12
threefivesevenmag Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2005 Posts: 406	Hey Blackmind, I have a Galco 1.75" and a Galco 1.5" belt. Galco has a good selection of buckles and a few styles. It's been one of the best investments I've made.

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