Thunderbelt concealment rig

Dogjaw · October 9, 2001, 06:33 PM

Has anyone tried the Thunderbelt concealment rig? Wandering if it's really any good. Found it on their web site. http://www.thunderbelt.com

cma g21 · October 9, 2001, 06:53 PM

I have been using a Thunderwear holster for years, and highly recommend them!

The Thunderbelt (now called The Invisible Holster) appears to be virtually identical. I've seen them at Gun Shows here in South Florida (where they are made) and like what I've seen.

When my Thunderwear finally wears out (not too long from now I fear) I will likeky replace it with a Thunderbelt.

Drizzt · October 10, 2001, 07:41 AM

It looks pretty good, but my only concern is trying to sit down with one of these things on. I'm sure it works fine, with all the people that use a Thunderbelt, but I still have my doubts.

johnwill · October 10, 2001, 04:48 PM

I have a couple in different sizes, they work great. It's no problem to sit down with it, unless you're trying to pack a Desert Eagle in the thing!

I find it works best with small guns, but that should be obvious. I normally carry my Mustang or Keltec P11 in one, it's like you don't have the gun with you.

KPS · October 10, 2001, 05:17 PM

Also try www.smartcarry.com . They are made a little better.

johnwill · October 10, 2001, 06:40 PM

In point of fact, my crotch holsters are the SmartCarry ones, I just don't try to explain that every time. I bought them when they were still ThunderBelt, and they're still doing fine.

I frequently stick my P32 in a Hadley holster in my back pocket nowadays, so they're not wearing out.

Simon · October 10, 2001, 08:59 PM

I've had Thunderwear for a couple of years. I have found it ok for what it is. I use it with swimtrunks or elastic waisted shorts. It works especially well with overalls. Not many other methods of carry work very well with these type dress. The one thing that SUCKS on Thunderwear is it snags on the draw. You must practice drawing with it. I have heard some of the newers varieties have solved this problem. Hope so.

**4V50 Gary** · October 10, 2001, 09:15 PM

Moved to Gear forum.

johnwill · October 11, 2001, 04:12 PM

SmartCarry does indeed solve the problem of the gun snagging on the seam at the top of the holster, check it out.

SmartCarry

October 9, 2001, 06:33 PM	#1
Dogjaw Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 560	Thunderbelt concealment rig Has anyone tried the Thunderbelt concealment rig? Wandering if it's really any good. Found it on their web site. http://www.thunderbelt.com

October 10, 2001, 07:41 AM	#3
Drizzt Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2000 Location: Moscow on the Colorado, TX Posts: 2,560	It looks pretty good, but my only concern is trying to sit down with one of these things on. I'm sure it works fine, with all the people that use a Thunderbelt, but I still have my doubts. __________________ "That a free citizen should have to go before a committee, hat in hand, and pray for permission to bear arms - fantastic! Arm your daughter, sir, and pay no attention to petty bureaucrats." Robert Heinlein - Red Planet

October 10, 2001, 09:15 PM	#8
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,829	Moved to Gear forum. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

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October 9, 2001, 06:53 PM	#2
cma g21 Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 134	I have been using a Thunderwear holster for years, and highly recommend them! The Thunderbelt (now called The Invisible Holster) appears to be virtually identical. I've seen them at Gun Shows here in South Florida (where they are made) and like what I've seen. When my Thunderwear finally wears out (not too long from now I fear) I will likeky replace it with a Thunderbelt.

October 10, 2001, 04:48 PM	#4
johnwill Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,451	I have a couple in different sizes, they work great. It's no problem to sit down with it, unless you're trying to pack a Desert Eagle in the thing! I find it works best with small guns, but that should be obvious. I normally carry my Mustang or Keltec P11 in one, it's like you don't have the gun with you.

October 10, 2001, 05:17 PM	#5
KPS Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2001 Location: MA Posts: 780	Also try www.smartcarry.com . They are made a little better.

October 10, 2001, 06:40 PM	#6
johnwill Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,451	In point of fact, my crotch holsters are the SmartCarry ones, I just don't try to explain that every time. I bought them when they were still ThunderBelt, and they're still doing fine. I frequently stick my P32 in a Hadley holster in my back pocket nowadays, so they're not wearing out.

October 10, 2001, 08:59 PM	#7
Simon Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 1999 Location: God's Country aka NW Florida Posts: 106	I've had Thunderwear for a couple of years. I have found it ok for what it is. I use it with swimtrunks or elastic waisted shorts. It works especially well with overalls. Not many other methods of carry work very well with these type dress. The one thing that SUCKS on Thunderwear is it snags on the draw. You must practice drawing with it. I have heard some of the newers varieties have solved this problem. Hope so.

October 11, 2001, 04:12 PM	#9
johnwill Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,451	SmartCarry does indeed solve the problem of the gun snagging on the seam at the top of the holster, check it out. SmartCarry