J e Tobey from United States, IA Public Profile

Once again, we know the product is first quality. This is another special order in which I talked to a person-she checked to make sure this was for the .45 ACP version. There was a shipping window. It arrived and arrived well within the time frame. It is flawless, the tension adjustment really works. Cant is perfect. Optics Planet is one of the most productive vendors for lefties.

These are proven sights as a brand. I have a .45ACP S & W Shield Compact. If one uses the typical 9mm/.40cal. sights on the .45, regulation is a problem. Usually POI at 25 feet will end up 4 inches low. I have experience with the whole line and knew I needed a lower front sight than what most vendors were offering. I spent time talking to Trijicon and this particular set with the final suffix "SA34" has a front sight .024 inches lower than tthe other options that are in the +.160+ range. It does not sound like much but it should be the difference maker for the regulation problem. OP was the only non-factory vendor that offered this option as a special order. I don't have the spare funds to make a mistake I am stuck with. I have been a Brownell's customer since 1971 (steady) and before that back into the Sixties. I had one intelligent "chat" with one of their staffers but they have not taken it seriously and looked into this option. Very disappointed. BUT, after a pleasant live phone conversation with OP, this set was special ordered for me and arrived 2 days after. They have not been installed because I am still working on confirming these are the answer before I open the package. You see, OP was so helpful they arranged for a drop ship to me. The .45 barrel is 3.3 inches long and the math says this should work. I have been gunsmithing, especially in 1911's for over 60 years. But, I know numbers can sometimes lie.

The main point here is that OP took the time and made the eff

I usually carry by shoulder holster, most all purchased here. On one carry gun, I use a belt holster, a DeSantis purchased here. It is for my "N" frame S&W .44 Mag. 2.5 inch Aluminum, Titanium and Stainless steel MONSTER. Two other carry guns are a full size custom 1911 and a Model 66 S&W Stainless 2.5 barreled .357 Mag I have had for over 35 years. All have Crimson Trace.

Frankly, I decided to try this belly band because of the very reasonable price and because I have to wear a back brace all of the time. ( football and racing injuries)
FIRST!!! The waist size on these is generous. I have a 40 waist without a big gut and the Large WAIST size band could be tighter- maybe it is because the rig settles just under my ribcage. I intend to exchange the XL waist second one I ordered for a medium. It should be perfect. Also, I am a LEFTY and the simplicity of flipping it over for my needs is just genius.

The belly band is very comfortable, but the size "large" gun pockets hold any of those three carry guns in close with no outward sag away from my body, thus showing no "print!" NONE. And the guns are held safely and firmly- no need to put a hand to your side when running.

I could not be more pleased. A couple of years ago I went to a carry permit class just to see what my Criminal Law and Law Enforcement college students were being taught. ( In the 70's I used to partner-teach Carry Class and I have had a permit since 1974). Well, in that class, the teacher recommended this kind