Ive tried the Defender and other belly bands. The straight up and down style just doesnt work for me. No matter how I wore it, I just couldnt get comfortable.
I agree with the Doc on the point that with deep/deeper concealment carry, come comprimises.
But this type of retention system has a couple more than other types of deep concealment, that work better for me.
A pocket holster is situational,
IWB is a good option for everyday carry when permissible, Tuckable IWB's that are done correctly, are as deep of concealment as the Defender and more comfy for me on a daily basis. Ill also think they offer faster access to your weapon while offering the same level of concealment. This of course is dependant on where you have your Defender. Yet, tuckables dont offer the "wear anything you want" option.
If someone would come up with an FBI cant design that would hold a med. sized compact...PCR/6906 etc and not make me feel like I was wearing a girdle...Id buy it and probably like it. The main problem with the Defender is Ive gotta cinch the damn thing up so tight to get "no movement" from my guns, its not practical.
But it helped my waistline look much slimmer
RELAX..just kidding.
For now..Ill take my pocket/IWB/tuckable holsters...they work for me. But Im always looking for/trying out/making new things.
Shoot well