DukeSoprano Posted January 25 Posted January 25 I remember there being a thread on this but I can't find it. I have not shot my first match yet and have been gathering everything I need. The rig I really love (I bought used here) is now too big. I have lost 43 lbs. There is no way to add another notch, I remember reading about the knife in the back pocket, tried it today and nope. I have never had a butt! I shoot ICORE and USPSA and cinch those belts super tight. I assume suspenders? Any other ideas? Thanks, Duke Quote
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 (edited) What I and my brother do is kind of like suspenders that have a clip on each side. Leather loop on each side of gunbelt behind holsters with a D ring. Hook em up and you're good to go. I think the suspender things came from Amazon. You put them on like you would a vest. Here's some that's close. https://www.amazon.com/Holdup-Under-Up-Suspenders-Patented-Gripper/dp/B00GDI6FC0/ref=sr_1_51?crid=3CJ5896PCFK7S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8TZ4g_IWEjSOsXYa9_miCpNIkVfN-v_Cr3oMGo3G18QKpLWd93S5MtZEIaOITiUWDpmWgVoKnV065wpnLLp-ripcDhUkfp-SVqnHPCLa15pq8pUJb1Qb1ewBGyYwijlfH5x9xWR1Gwwucf6SaaNnLo_pk9fmfJEWoz_-ijiGvqyhqKHqHMdKls4hBSA5ivcJgYwWkNA0tmTrNDMNOcGDgCsx3mbE8EePpB1HlDg_Eh1OWQL6Rv2Qefupwbaj-CINS9LPJpANHObOtEg6T59fu58xWdFmTW5WI6PGz0vG2h8.AiVliSioiVZ4gKYpBSYMztzn2xlkL4_X2YsF-zYoTE4&dib_tag=se&keywords=suspenders&qid=1769317197&sprefix=suspender%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-51&th=1 Or these. https://www.amazon.com/Cedrainy-Suspenders-Swivel-Susspenders-Braces/dp/B0D8GVLQW4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=21O1BVJCG9S8L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UHhDbJDRXVlLd9eXpVT24GwLwYRkd-t9ka3OCZ0eX9dnu3zLXOZKF_u7IkA-s5WJqHanzM6E5Z1Ty3rGQx-olqOrBtQb9JpBJDlfuWkgagon0LYmnpH-XkibqANL7q1GowdTVfvdwu-L3lcUNZDGx5fVVqK9Re7Wb4aikOeJqJSLIQ1ok-t8fd53btZY23HFMp0h_fabGraEatjX9YD0hYwNTpo13g67Bif0ETi-4rvFEU7WSf4VLPiERF35-dQDw-jUH-X3a84v9o9Kr5IFz9R-leMTFzFU_F7kClpoGhU.doMeDc25BbdYbzuRSGtgMzsg35FWpIh7MEDd5jhZHJI&dib_tag=se&keywords=vest%2Bstyle%2Bsuspenders&qid=1769317504&sprefix=vest%2Bstyle%2Bsuspenders%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 Horace Edited January 25 by Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 2 Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted January 25 Posted January 25 1 hour ago, DukeSoprano said: I remember there being a thread on this but I can't find it. I have not shot my first match yet and have been gathering everything I need. The rig I really love (I bought used here) is now too big. I have lost 43 lbs. There is no way to add another notch, I remember reading about the knife in the back pocket, tried it today and nope. I have never had a butt! I shoot ICORE and USPSA and cinch those belts super tight. I assume suspenders? Any other ideas? Thanks, Duke Congratulations on losing 43 pounds! Have you been to any matches yet? Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted January 25 Posted January 25 8 minutes ago, DukeSoprano said: Not yet, but soon! You really should attend a match before you try to acquire all the stuff you think is needed. Are there any clubs near you? 1 Quote
DukeSoprano Posted January 25 Author Posted January 25 Yes, Beloit Wis. I already have everything I need 2 Quote
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 7 minutes ago, DukeSoprano said: Yes, Beloit Wis. I already have everything I need You never really have everything you "need" There's always "something" I need. Horace 7 Quote
Old Man Graybeard Posted January 25 Posted January 25 I use some suspenders I got from a vendor and got the kit to put them on my gunbelt from Mernickle Holsters 3 1 Quote
Go West Posted January 25 Posted January 25 I used to use my wallet in my back pocket until I tired of my rig pulling my pants down. 🫢I saw someone using suspenders to hold his up and went that route. I found them at Wild West Merc. 2 Quote
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 DON'T FART!!!🤪 Ask me how I know! (55 lbs down...and last stage yesterday at GOP mine past my hips as staging my guns! I caught it in time) 3 3 Quote
Hoss Posted January 25 Posted January 25 I’ve lost over 100 lbs! My belt was waaaay too long. No room for more holes. I modified the buckle end by folding it back and putting in a couple of holes for Chicago screws. It’s pretty easy to do, or most any leather worker or shoe shop can do it for you. 3 Quote
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 There's a Boot Barn in the Rockford area. Easiest solution is to go there and look for an appropriately sized belt. Even get a Discount with SASS ID. Quote
Windy City Kid Posted January 25 Posted January 25 8 hours ago, DukeSoprano said: Yes, Beloit Wis. I already have everything I need Look forward to shooting with you in Beloit! I'll be husky guy missing all the targets. Quote
DukeSoprano Posted January 25 Author Posted January 25 51 minutes ago, Tex Jones, SASS 2263 said: There's a Boot Barn in the Rockford area. Easiest solution is to go there and look for an appropriately sized belt. Even get a Discount with SASS ID. I have been to Boot Barn , they don't have anything like this 😃 2 Quote
largo casey #19191 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 I'm having to get all new clothes.I'm down almost 70 lbs.I've shortin my gunbelt a few holes..Haven't had to use suspenders yet. Largo 3 Quote
Frontier Lone Rider Posted January 25 Posted January 25 I had purchased a leather pair of Cowboy Suspenders years ago but had never used them. I used the cloth, stretchy suspenders for years and thought the leather ones were just too stiff. I had a medical condition with my legs last year which was the incentive to lose weight. I had surgery on both legs and have lost 79Lbs to date and hope to keep going. I had ordered a new larger cartridge belt and shotshell belt last Fall from Black Hills Leather in Laredo Texas. None of my seven belts fit. I keep separate complete rigs for my smokeless firearms which I shoot in the monthlies and complete rigs for Black Powder which I shoot at all Annuals and State Matches. I would pull the belt as tight as I could and it would still slip down my hips. I removed the leather strip which has the holes and moved it back and reattached with conchos and screws on two belts. I have ordered two more new belts for this Summer. I found leather loops on Ebay which I added to the leather suspenders. The suspenders have four ends where I attached the loops with snaps and d-rings. I also found and ordered two leather suspender harness which were made to hold up utility belts with more of the leather loops. I will give both a try in the Spring. As I hope to continue down the weight scale. 2 Quote
Snakebite Dust SASS 75484 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 Find a good gun leather guy and he can find a way to shorten the belt or you might have to get a new one. I wouldn’t chance my belt falling down Quote
Elkhorn Ernie Posted January 25 Posted January 25 10 hours ago, DukeSoprano said: Yes, Beloit Wis. I already have everything I need My son and I also shoot at Beloit. Look forward to seeing there. 1 Quote
Elkhorn Ernie Posted January 25 Posted January 25 2 hours ago, Windy City Kid said: Look forward to shooting with you in Beloit! I'll be husky guy missing all the targets. I've seen you shoot, you hit a lot more than you miss. 1 Quote
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 1 hour ago, DukeSoprano said: I have been to Boot Barn , they don't have anything like this 😃 Wow! Nice rig. If that's what you wear go to the maker and have a new belt made. Any attempt to alter the current one will not look good. Quote
Dr. Zook Posted January 25 Posted January 25 Possibly this could work...wearing your standard belt thru your pants loops, when you put on your gun belt these attach the gun belt to your pants belt by snapping around both belts. https://www.blackhillsleather.com/shop/gun-leather-holster/concealed-belt-keepers/unlined-trouser-uniform-belt-11-4-or-11-2-1590568165/?srsltid=AfmBOop4kfSNFzBP-XULiU9ZSHtr2s1G2gXY9K3GglkScnEop-0Km_G4 2 Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted January 25 Posted January 25 3 hours ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said: DON'T FART!!!🤪 Ask me how I know! (55 lbs down...and last stage yesterday at GOP mine past my hips as staging my guns! I caught it in time) Hey Sue Congratulations on the 55 pounds! Scout 3 1 Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted January 25 Posted January 25 3 hours ago, Hoss said: I’ve lost over 100 lbs! My belt was waaaay too long. No room for more holes. I modified the buckle end by folding it back and putting in a couple of holes for Chicago screws. It’s pretty easy to do, or most any leather worker or shoe shop can do it for you. WOW Hoss you have lost a whole person. Congratulations! Hope I will be able to recognize you the next time I see you. 3 Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted January 25 Posted January 25 2 hours ago, DukeSoprano said: I have been to Boot Barn , they don't have anything like this 😃 Great looking rig and revolvers you have there! Not sure that belt could be shortened. Suspenders in the back might help. Quote
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 3 hours ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said: DON'T FART!!!🤪 Ask me how I know! (55 lbs down...and last stage yesterday at GOP mine past my hips as staging my guns! I caught it in time) Don't tell all your secrets ! Horace 1 Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted January 25 Posted January 25 1 hour ago, largo casey #19191 said: I'm having to get all new clothes.I'm down almost 70 lbs.I've shortin my gunbelt a few holes..Haven't had to use suspenders yet. Largo Congratulations to you also for losing 70 pounds! Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted January 25 Posted January 25 1 hour ago, Frontier Lone Rider said: I had purchased a leather pair of Cowboy Suspenders years ago but had never used them. I used the cloth, stretchy suspenders for years and thought the leather ones were just too stiff. I had a medical condition with my legs last year which was the incentive to lose weight. I had surgery on both legs and have lost 79Lbs to date and hope to keep going. I had ordered a new larger cartridge belt and shotshell belt last Fall from Black Hills Leather in Laredo Texas. None of my seven belts fit. I keep separate complete rigs for my smokeless firearms which I shoot in the monthlies and complete rigs for Black Powder which I shoot at all Annuals and State Matches. I would pull the belt as tight as I could and it would still slip down my hips. I removed the leather strip which has the holes and moved it back and reattached with conchos and screws on two belts. I have ordered two more new belts for this Summer. I found leather loops on Ebay which I added to the leather suspenders. The suspenders have four ends where I attached the loops with snaps and d-rings. I also found and ordered two leather suspender harness which were made to hold up utility belts with more of the leather loops. I will give both a try in the Spring. As I hope to continue down the weight scale. Another one who has lost lots of weight. Congratualtions! 1 Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted January 25 Posted January 25 (edited) 3 hours ago, Windy City Kid said: Look forward to shooting with you in Beloit! I'll be husky guy missing all the targets. 1 hour ago, Elkhorn Ernie said: My son and I also shoot at Beloit. Look forward to seeing there. 12 hours ago, DukeSoprano said: Yes, Beloit Wis. I already have everything I need I shot the Wisconsin State at the Beloit club in 2024. Nice facilites and great match! You will have fun shooting there. Duke will send you a PM shortly. Scout Edited January 25 by Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Quote
Red Oak Posted January 25 Posted January 25 14 hours ago, DukeSoprano said: I remember there being a thread on this but I can't find it. I have not shot my first match yet and have been gathering everything I need. The rig I really love (I bought used here) is now too big. I have lost 43 lbs. There is no way to add another notch, I remember reading about the knife in the back pocket, tried it today and nope. I have never had a butt! I shoot ICORE and USPSA and cinch those belts super tight. I assume suspenders? Any other ideas? Thanks, Duke Look at some of your USPSA vendors, back in the day they sold keepers which would wrap around your pant belt and then velocro or snap around your gun belt. Back even further in time and we had leather keepers that go around your pant belt then snap over your duty belt, usually made of leateher to match your duty belt. IIRC Amazon may still have these. And yes. I understand, between weight loss and no butt it becomes a problem. Quote
Rip Snorter Posted January 25 Posted January 25 Those duty gun belt keepers are about as easy to make as anything in leatherwork. All you need for a few bucks from Tandy Leather. BTW, they are useful even if you are slim. Quote
Slow Mo Dern Posted January 25 Posted January 25 Howdy, DukeSoprano. I got my gun belt suspenders online from the Suspender Store. They are leather loop suspenders that fit around the gun belt and hold it up. Go to the Suspender Store website and look under "western suspenders" and look for the "loop suspenders." These suspenders held an oversized Mernickle gun belt in place for a skinny youngster. It worked for me. They are leather and are adjusted by a buckle and holes in the leather. The price has gone up considerably since I last bought them. All the best, Slow Mo Dern 2 Quote
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 10 minutes ago, Rip Snorter said: Those duty gun belt keepers are about as easy to make as anything in leatherwork. All you need for a few bucks from Tandy Leather. BTW, they are useful even if you are slim. Luckily, I have a Tandy leather about 10 minutes from me. Horace 1 Quote
Griff Posted January 25 Posted January 25 (edited) 4 hours ago, DukeSoprano said: I have been to Boot Barn , they don't have anything like this 😃 Unlike yourself... I recently had a local leathersmith move my billet (part with the holes in it), further out on the belt. It can be easily moved further back on the belt, since it's a "ranger style" buckle set on separate billets system. I'd previously had mine shortened by a saddle repair shop. I suspect there's a saddle or harness repairman somewhere near that northern IL or southern WI area. Edited January 25 by Griff 1 Quote
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 15 hours ago, DukeSoprano said: ... I remember reading about the knife in the back pocket, tried it today and nope... Duke, I'm curious why this didn't work? I switched to a long comb sticking out of my back pocket so I could put my boot knife back in my boot. Just wear your belt so it hooks over the end of whatever sticks out of your pocket. If I'm wearing pants with no back pocket, I use a bent spoon hook in the back center of the pants and a leather cord around the belt hooks to it. I know there are gun belt suspenders out there but I don't like the look. 1 Quote
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