Clip & Carry STRAPT-TAC Belly Band Holster, Use with Any IWB Kydex Gun Holster for Concealed Carry (kydex Holster not Included)

I think having a honest understanding of who you are is by far the most important aspect of being yourself. The same can be said for what kind firearm and holster that you will use. I'm a 30 year old male who wears a vast array of clothing. From sweater/tshirts/hoodie dresses, skirts, leggings, and jeggings, basketball shorts, jeans, sweatpants, running shorts. This has given me ample amount of variety to test the Strap-Tac BellyBand Holster. Though someone hugging you or touching you will know something is up. So no concealment is absolutely perfect. However, I don't believe in perfection, but innovation is what makes or breaks a product. The above 5 stars isn't because it's perfect, but moreover that it offers more positives than negatives.When it comes functionality everyone wants an accessory. What defines an accessory is its purpose. Purpose driven accessories enhance the user's experience with a product. Thus, altering the abilities of the user if they train and practice with it.The pro's:The Clip & Carry STRAPT-TAC Belly Band Holster is an accessory for your kydex holster of your choice. I currently run a Tier 1 concealment holster with side car (mag chassis) attached to it. Yes! It has that much room! Plus I can run a Glock 19 Gen 4 with a Streamlight TLR-8A or TLR-7, Trijicon RMR Type LED Red Dot Sight. This Belly Band Holster is the best on the market in my eyes. Most Belly band concealment holsters are focused on subcompact designs for maximum concealment, but limit attachments accessories for your firearm. A light is a must for most concealment carriers, then they make it a must to carry a specific designed holster for it. I (like most) bought my concealment holster before I knew the concealment issue with anything other than jeans. Dresses, leggings, skirts, some running shorts won't support the weight of the above load even with minimalistic loadouts (i.e. just the Glock 19). The whole holster chassis came lose while running. The Holster flopped out of my shorts, however I caught it mid-air and no one saw. Never had the courage to try my skirts or leggings without the Belly Band. Thought if shorts couldn't handle it, so how could either of these? Your wardrobe is now limitless! Rejoice!Con's:Yes it can make a hot day even hotter. The yoga fabric does help a bit, but find it hard to keep it comfortable.(Ladies)- think that one bra you got that is too tight around the armpit area, but keeps everything in place.(Guys)- Those one pair of socks or undershirt that is hard to pull off after a long day of hard work but kept you cooler and less sweaty.Trying to itching or adjusting something is nearly impossible without taking it off. Credit wear credit is due. They try to make it comfortable as possible. However, after wearing this for 8 hours+, you'll be so glad to take it off. I do have to adjust the Kydex holsters concealment claw and push it back into the BellyBand HolsterPositioning matters most with this product. I tend to run it just a bit above the hips and under the ribcage. Results may vary. The ease of concealment can differ from person to person. The more horizontally challenged you are the more it becomes difficult. Not ideal during big holiday dinners. I have the biggest size possible (at the time of purchase 34-45 waist I believe.... don't quote me). Also depends on our loadout. Ladies with bigger breast may find any easier time concealing firearms without people noticing. Guys with a muscular chest will likely notice a difference. Figure out your position and preferences of were to carry on your body before attempting a casual stroll to the local grocery store. Maybe also buy one size up in shirts if possible. Preferably shirts that don't cling. I like to put on a crossbody bag with a loose fitting shirt over my t-shirt. It both hides and conceals imprints a bit better.Final thoughts:I recommend buying two or even three if you decide to get this. One for outdoor activity, one for exercise, and another for weekends outings. Be honest with your body type and size, if in doubt go a size up. Velcro will wear out eventually. However I worn the single one for 3 years before typing this review. From a quick trip to the gas station to work. It has lasted so long and is in use today.TL;DR-Honesty is by far the most important aspect of buying this product.-Buy if you bought a kydex holster and looking for something to expand your wardrobe past jeans or cargo shorts.-Comfort is a luxury not a necessity-can carry compact and full size firearms.-it's an accessory to your holster as a holster is now an accessory to your firearm-try on with any combination of outfits before use in real world scenario-honesty is required with purchase. Body type and size will play a big factor in concealment and usability.- can be expensive depending on the uses of each purchase.Thanks for reading- Ky

First off, this system is very comfortable. The photo looks bulky but the material choices make it feel anything but that. Retention is pretty good, but it requires the waistband to be fairly tight. My holster moves around a little in the pouch if I try to move it, but general wear and movement doesn't seem to budge your holster much. Concealment isn't bad, and reviewers who say you can't use it with a holster that has a Modwing or retention claw are incorrect. I have a Tier1 Concealed Xyphos holster and it works great.This system seems to consider some of the things that other companies forget and because it allows you to use your own holster it is pretty convenient versus companies like Phlster who do make a more solid product, but cost 6x as much. At 25.00 roughly, I will recommend this to friends who want something comfortable and capable for carry without a belt or carry while doing cardio outside.I would like to see the retention strap be closer to the 1.75" most clips are, possibly a heavier nylon webbing, and maybe a factory holster wedge on future versions. But all in all, cool comfortable product.

I have tried several belly bands for my daily concealed carry and I cannot speak highly enough about this band. I consider it part of my daily uniform, there are times I even forget I have it on, it’s literally that comfortable, that reliable and that stationary. I never worry about my gun/holster moving around or having any type of issue while using this.In the past when using other belly bands, the velcro quickly became unreliable, the material stretched out, I went from purchasing a medium to it looking as though I was using an XL band and who wants to wear all that extra around your waist. Especially being a female, I do not want to feel as though I’m burdened with all kinds of extra “stuff” on me. I am very impressed that this stays so well put (I believe both because of the material it’s made out of and the way they’ve designed the pocket and material for the pocket) allowing your handgun to stay close to the body and not print or stick out (which can often happen and did with other belly bands in the past). Before using this band I would leave the house with nothing showing only to get up and down a few times, get in and out of the car several times to now have this huge lump showing under my clothing.This band is comfortable, you have plenty of length to mess with (which, BTW it’s worth mentioning, I personally feel the sizing can be a little deceiving and most likely you will need to size down). The small version of this is really hard to find for some reason, but it is worth waiting for when it goes on back order, I assure you.Another buyer had mentioned purchasing a quick release belt attachment to use on this which I went ahead and purchased on Amazon and love it because a lot of times when I have to go in somewhere and take the band completely off it’s the easiest way to remove and put it back on (especially if you’re in your vehicle trying to do this ). (see picture above)Guaranteed, another reason I never fear my holster or gun moving is the fact that I use a Houdini holster with this (and NO other), if you’re not familiar with this brand check them out, I guarantee the added assurance and safety of your gun staying in place is priceless.