Belt loops vs. clips, any experience which works better?
1800505
Belt loops are my preferences. I have used clip on bolsters in the past but have frequently had them ride up over the belt resulting in a dropped handgun.
1800506
I can only talk about the belt loop... but because of it I will not buy one of these with a clip.That belt loop they put on the is tight, but like any leather it has some give. Once your belt is through it the holster will stay in position easily and is snug to your side. I prefer that sort of retention with everything I own, so I would recommend the belt loop.A note for the makers of this product: I really wish a slot was cut in the middle of the loop so the belt loop of the pants can be placed inside and weaved in with the belt so the holster stays in that position, and to provide an opportunity to utilize that piece of "real estate" on the pants. I can only talk about the belt loop... but because of it I will not buy one of these with a clip.That belt loop they put on the is tight, but like any leather it has some give. Once your belt is through it the holster will stay in position easily and is snug to your side. I prefer that sort of retention with everything I own, so I would recommend the belt loop.A note for the makers of this product: I really wish a slot was cut in the middle of the loop so the belt loop of the pants can be placed inside and weaved in with the belt so the holster stays in that... » Read More I can only talk about the belt loop... but because of it I will not buy one of these with a clip.That belt loop they put on the is tight, but like any leather it has some give. Once your belt is through it the holster will stay in position easily and is snug to your side. I prefer that sort of retention with everything I own, so I would recommend the belt loop.A note for the makers of this product: I really wish a slot was cut in the middle of the loop so the belt loop of the pants can be placed inside and weaved in with the belt so the holster stays in that position, and to provide an opportunity to utilize that piece of "real estate" on the pants. « Show Less
1800507
I have there unit with the belt loop. I bought this one because I wanted a very positive attachment to my belt that could not slip or fail. I find this has worked great for me thus far. While I cannot remove the holster when getting in the car, it slides easily forward on my belt making it comfortable to sit/drive and not have to fumble and reattach my holster every time I get in or out of there car. If I really do need to detach the holster, it takes about 30 seconds to slip my belt out of one loop, remove the holster and re-cinch my belt... not a big deal at all.
1800508
with my activities, I prefere the belt loop. in the past, I have found that belt clips on occasion come off. I love the holster for concealed carry. MERRY CHRISTMAS
1800509
I have a SP and various other CC holsters. I prefer the belt loops on all of them. The clips are ok but overall I always go for the ones with the belt loops. Hope this helps.
1800510
I like the belt loops better because the clip sometimes comes loose when gettin buckled into the shelby.
1800511
I am a firm believer in belt loops for a more secure hold. Clips are quicker for on or off but how much time does it take to undo maybe 2 belt loops! Great holster.
1617192
It only clips on. No belt loop although that would be good. I don't even use this holster. Disappointed with it. It feels sloppy and flops on your hip. Went with an IWB holster. Also have a DeSantis OWB that works great. Hope this helps.
1931770
Not exactly, the clip however does have a hook on the end which serves as a means to attach it to your belt similar to a loop.
2232528
So far I have not had any problems. I preferred the belt loops because I feel more secure in not losing my phone. I have seen too many guys dropping their phones when they get out of a vehicle and I don't want to be one of them.
824396
metal clip is flimsey with the holster on your belt.,.they make one with belt loops like your belt slides throgh the back into and out of the back of the holster and is much more stable...do not have one, but saw one and a fella showed it to me. i returned the one with the metal clip
313185
I haven't shot IDPA, but I believe that it requires that you have the holster attached to a single belt, that goes through the belt loops in your pants. Is that what you mean by 'single loop configuration?' If so, then yes, either belt will work, but I'd prefer to use the 'inner' belt; the one that has the softer 'loop' material, that isn't nearly as abrasive and stiff as the outer 'hook' portion is: Similar to the hook and loop configuration of 'Velcro,' which these belts are similar to, only on a larger 'scale.'
2151660
I have never had a problem with it falling off. I only use the clip on my pants because I do not wear belts
1839634
I wear it on a 1-1/2" belt and it clips around it very well. Hope this helped.
1390178
There is a regular clip that is the standard type that comes with these things. If the belt isn't too thick the clip could clip on over the belt. But no it is not a fancy clip.
1257940
The belt loops will take a belt up to 1 - 1/2 inches in width. You can use the belt clip on any wider belt. Either way works quite well.
1237523
This clip has a hook on the end. So if it is over a belt, I do not think it would come off.
843488
Clip to clip is for convenience when the vest is staying in the same vehicle, its not for added safety. We do not use the clip system, my 4 year old actually does the whole thing herself and we just do the final securing and tensioning of the belt. The vest is actually as good as it sounds.
1378603
You are purchasing just a 2-way clip to attach to your belt and to your dogs' leashes, and I don't believe there is an option of various sizes. I have rarely used mine, and think that a carabiner clip works just as well.
1839422
Fully understand the logic of the open-ended belt clip, but the manufacturer's loop-style is a lot more secure - firmly closed at both ends. Were it not for that, I'd be concerned about the camera and case falling off my belt if I bent over. I spent many years as a professional photographer/writer. Securing my Nikons ranked above minute inconveniences.
37113
The company that makes this belt also makes holsters as well as the "J"-clips that attach the holsters to the belts. These "J"-clips also have Velcro on them, so between the Velcro on the clip and the Velcro on the belt, the holster stays where it is put and does not shift and move around. Really quite handy and I wish I'd thought of it first! I have bought several of the clips from them as a stand-alone item and then added Velcro to the inside of other belts that I use.
1725571
The clip is designed mostly for belts. It opens so if you insist you could drop it onto your waistband, but what's left inside your pants is kind of bulky. It's not ideal for that application.
1653173
I believe the clip is actually a bit bigger, and, seemingly, more substantial. The connections of the band to the clip seems to have been improved with the redesign as well. Plus, as a side note, the bands themselves have a cord inside, preventing overstretching.