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flechero wrote:

Soccerdad1995 wrote: My challenge is that there is a distinct and real possibility that she may only want to do this one time, even if she likes it (but doesn't "love" it). So I don't want to get too complex if I can avoid it. Just want to get her something that will get her through this first time. If she wants to continue with it, then I would definitely be open to other, more expensive and complex, options.

I hear you... it's a catch 22. You don't want to spend a lot for a one time deal but skimping on gear/comfort pushes her towards a one time deal.

Post up what you need after you figure it out and see if one of us (or wives/daughters) has gear you could borrow.

JustSomeOldGuy wrote:There is another factor you may want to consider. Women's natural waists are higher on their torso, compared to men. If you have a normal holster on a belt at the natural waist with a 3 o'clock carry, she will be trying to draw from her armpit. Most of the serious female competitors I know of in USPSA and to a more limited extent in IDPA either 1) use pants with a lower rise, that puts the belt below the natural waist. Or, 2) relocate/add belt loops on regular womens pants positioned below the natural waist/loops.
In either case, it has the effect of giving them a normal 'ride' and draw stroke, and moving the belt lower on the body puts them into the realm of more 'normal' gun belt lengths, as well as giving them more "belt real estate" to hang holsters, mag holders, etc off of.....

Does this make things more complicated than just buying a belt? Yes, sorry. But I think it will alleviate additional issues in the long run.

RoyGBiv wrote:http://store.volundgearworks.com/index. ... -belt.html

If you reach out to them via email, they will make whatever length you want/need.
DO NOT get the Slim version ... that is for IWB, not OWB.

Caribe wrote:

Soccerdad1995 wrote:

Caribe wrote:The 5.11 Athena belts come in small sizes. Wilderness tactical Frequent flyer belts also come in smaller sizes. I have one the Wilderness tactical frequent flyer belts and it does hold a load.

Thanks. There is a 5.11 retail location in Houston. I may take her by there on Saturday to see if we can find anything that fits her.

Cabelas also carries 5.11 Athena belts if your in the Houston area. There is a 5.11 store in Webster and a Cabelas in League City.(around 10 minutes from each other)

Caribe wrote:The 5.11 Athena belts come in small sizes. Wilderness tactical Frequent flyer belts also come in smaller sizes. I have one the Wilderness tactical frequent flyer belts and it does hold a load.