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About LinkBacksGoing to order the Instructor Belt to carry a Sig P220 and Kimber CDP Pro. I was wondering which up-grades if any to get? Are the 5 stitch and or polymer lining worth the added $?
This is a discussion on Wilderness Belt Question within the Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Going to order the Instructor Belt to carry a Sig P220 and Kimber CDP Pro. I was wondering which up-grades if any to get? Are ...
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Going to order the Instructor Belt to carry a Sig P220 and Kimber CDP Pro. I was wondering which up-grades if any to get? Are the 5 stitch and or polymer lining worth the added $?
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The polymer liner is a must-have IMO.
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And 5-stitch as well. Of course you'll be coming up into double layer leather comfortability.Originally Posted by mzmtg
Your choice.
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The liner is overkill IMO unless you are carrying cuffs, light, oc, mags and gun. The 5 stitch is perfect for full-size 1911s and a couple spare magazines. It's plenty stiff enough but not so stiff that it's uncomfortable.
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I also found that wearing the polymer-lined Wilderness created more of a "print." Because it doesn't really flex a lot, it tends to bulge out from the sides of the holster.
I switched to a 5-stich and couldn't be happier.
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I have a 5 stitch 1 3/4" Instructor Belt. I have carried a 7 1/2" Redhawk on mine, and didn't feel the need to have the polymer lining.
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I discussed this very matter with The Wilderness folks when we started selling the Instructor's belts. They told me that the polymer lining is way overkill for carrying just a firearm & related ccw stuff. This option is intended to allow an Instructors belt to do the job of a police duty belt (cuffs, radio, baton, etc - in addition to firearm and reloads), but is very stiff and not as flexible/comfortable as the 5-Stitch version.
For CCW, the 1-1/2" 5-Stitch models are superb! I can comfortable carry a 5" 1911 and double mag pouch with mine and have exactly the same degree of support that is provided by one of my Combat Dress Belts.
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+1 on the five stitch. It provides enough stiffness to carry a gun and a couple of mags, but it's still comfortable.
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Thanks for the replies. Looks like it'll be a 5 stitch model.
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+1 on the 5 stitch, carries my G19 & extra mag with no problems.
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I'm happily wearing my 5-stitch (no silly polymer lining - what, am I going to rappel with this thing on?) as I type this - you won't be sorry.
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You can type with it?
I have two of the Five Stitch Instructor's Belts (no liners) and they work great with both IWB and OWB holsters.
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Do the Wilderness belts allow for a little bit of flex? I was thinking about getting a 3-stitch version in the hopes it would move with my body. Should I go with the 5-stitch? Most of the time I'm just carrying a J-frame and reload, maybe a flashlight.
I have what you might call a "shelf butt" and when I sit down while wearing my current belt, the stiffness doesn't allow the belt to curve to my body shape at all. In fact, the belt stays put while the pants move, so the belt gets twisted in the belt loops.
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Given what you have described, a 1-1/2" 3-Stitch should be just the ticket if you are only carrying a J-Frame and a reload. Another option would be the Frequent Flyer Belt in 1-1/4" in a 5 stitch version.
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