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I don't tuck in my shirts very often so looks are not that important. Function and price are the bigest factors to me. I don't like the looks of a real dressy belt though.
I prefer my CrossBreed Belt. I read alot of bad reviews on the Beltman Belts scuffing and turn around time was long. I got my belt and CBST holster in a matter of 3 weeks! Wear it every day now and it is very firm but comfortable!
I have belts by Kramer which are excellant, but expensive. I also have belts by A&G, overall you can't find a better belt than A&G, and the CS is outstanding.
+1 on the Wilderness Instructor belt. I got mine extra stiff with the polymer insert. That thing will not bow or collapse if you tried. Best value IMHO. I also have a Crossbreed belt. It nice but I like how thin, strong, and light the wilderness belt is.
I've had one for about 2 months. Very comfortable and supports all of my guns (officer and commander sized 1911s and, a P7M8 well. Good price and U.S. made!
The Cabelas Double Duty belt it on sale right now but reviews are mixed about the quality and it seems really extra thick. Any opinions? Also how about the belt from Simply Rugged? His price of $45 seems like a great deal, but it's only a single layer of leather. I this going to be stout enough for a gun belt?
I have one on right now. Its definitly thicker than a normal belt, and it holds my guns without issues. I got mine on clearance for $25 a few months back. Its not holding up as well as I would like, but it still has alot of support
I have one of the 5.11 leather belts and must say it has not held up well. I have used it less than a year, and within a few weeks the finish started rubbing off. A few months in and the plastic stiffener broke at one of the holes, it's not broken in two places. It's stretching a lot now, but I'm still using it. I think I will check out A&G after these recommendations.
Like Cdknox, I received the 5.11 Casual Gun Belt free with my pants and since I bought 5 pair I got 5 belts. They do well with the small gun like my PM9 in a single clip holster, but not well for the Colt Commander 45 in a single clip holster. I'm exchanging the Slient Thunder for the Tucker 2 clip Answer which will help, but also am considering making a very stiff gun belt.
The concept is to stitch 2 of the 5.11 belts together leaving openings between them for the cell phone, suspender clips and holsters (ST & Answer). The inside belt would be cut shorter and tapered down on each end to form nicely leaving the outside belt to buckle. I've used several cable ties to test the theory and it makes an incredibly strong belt that's 1/4" thick. In fact I plan to clamp the belts together in a curve matching my body before sewing so I don't have to fight the bend.
I'd agree with the 5.11 belts. For the $$$ they're pretty good. The finish isn't going to hold forever, but I rarely have my shirt tucked. The only real down side I see is there is not "give" in them like leather. For me the second hole is about perfect, but if I use them without being able to CC the third hole isn't quite right. Anyway, can't beat the price as mentioned above.
I bought a 5.11 Tactical brown leather belt (1.5") and I'm very happy with it. It is very stiff, made of high quality leather, it holds the holster perfectly well and it comes equipped with a hidden cuff key holder in the back.
Exactly. I just got mine a few days ago. It is awesome. I was between notches on my favorite leather belt, so the velcro adjustment on the Wilderness Instructor Belt is very useful.
+1 for Al @ A&G. Went with the 1.5'' horse hide and I could not be happier. Holds up my Cougar 8000 9mm in its CBST every day VERY well. Aside from far surpassing my performance expectations, it looks great too. As mentioned by a previous post, Al's customer service is as good as it gets.
I have a TT Gunleather belt that I really like. BTW, my 511 Tactical casual belt isn't holding up too well re: stiffness and the "finish" is junk IMHO.
For my next belt, I may try the quick ship version of the A&G belt as they look similar to the TT.
Oddly enough, I found my current belt at American Eagle Outfitters (yep, the trendy place at the mall). It's 1 3/4" brown leather, heavy, thick, and well made, with double hole buckle. I've had it for about 4 years and has held up great.
I also have a "Double Duty" gunbelt from Cabelas. It's pretty good for the money.
Wilderness for the casual look. For a leather belt I would go with A&G as stated a few times above. I love my A&G belt. I never had/saw a beltman, but I would imagine that it is comparable to A&G but a bit more expensive the last time I looked.
Our belts are made from 2 straps of 6/7 oz Bull Hide and comes out to being just a tad shy of .25". Perfect for all holster slots.
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