Very interesting thread.
I never had an ass or hips to hold up a belt with any weight on it. Now that the belly is pushing down harder than the hips and butt are pushing up, the situation ain't improving.
I am looking for a (regular belt in the belt loops) belt/spenders combination in which the suspenders actually lock into the belt, for the carrying of a large frame revolver on a belt holster.
I have been considering having something custom built which would attach to a good leather belt just at the front and back of the right hip and cross over the left shoulder. It might or might not have a dozen or so cartridge loops to fit a 41 mag.
Any thoughts?
Again I suggest Hickman Saddlery. They make an excellent belt loop suspender.