5.11 Tactical 1.5" Leather Casual Belt

maddy345 · December 15th, 2008, 02:42 PM

Does anyone have the 511 Tactical 1.5" Detail Stitch Leather Casual Belt? It says it has the Permastiff™ insert to help support the weight of your gun and holster.

For $29.99 that is an absolute steal if it works as well as my beltman!!

Please help me with your input before I order.

Sportsterguy · December 15th, 2008, 06:41 PM

It works like a champ! Used mine for a year+ and just recently gave it to my detective daughter and it's still going strong. I have a 80.00 HBE Leatherworks belt that looks nicer but you can't beat that 511 for 30 bucks.

FlyboyLDB · December 16th, 2008, 12:28 AM

It works great. The problem is the leather coating around the perm stiff - it will flake/peel off the edges. I was told not to get one of these - but figured it says leather - the quality is poor. As far as holding up the gun - they will. But give it a few weeks of daily wear and you will have issues with the way it looks. After purchasing one - I could not recommend it. I purchased a Beltman a few weeks ago.

64zebra · December 16th, 2008, 12:46 AM

I've had my black and brown 5.11 belt for over a year now and I don't have the flaking/breaking that some people have experienced. I have some visible wear on the outside of the belt which is fixed by polishing...just like other leather products, nothing major. They've definitely been worth the price to me.

jensen47770 · December 16th, 2008, 12:55 AM

I had a 5.11 belt before I ordered my beltman horsehide. The 5.11 leather is poor quality and scratches very easily (if it doesn't come scratched from the company). The belt is sturdy and will do the job for 30 bucks, but it is not a quality belt in my opinion. I would go with a beltman, bulman gunleather, crossbreed, or comptac.

maddy345 · December 16th, 2008, 05:23 PM

I ordered the belt yesterday. When it comes in I will post some pictures and a review. Thanks for all the input!

GingerKid · December 16th, 2008, 05:27 PM

they sure do look good in the catalog... be interested in actual pics.

S3ymour · December 22nd, 2008, 07:08 PM

While this belt will support the weapon well, and its price is great, I had serious issues with the leather cracking, and the finish wore off quickly. However, for only 30 dollars, why complain. I actually wear the 5.11 trainer belt daily and it supports the weight, and doesn't have the problems of the leather as it is nylon. Anywho, if you are looking for something that is less expensive, I say go for it!

December 15th, 2008, 02:42 PM	#1
maddy345 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pikeville, NC Posts: 122	5.11 Tactical 1.5" Leather Casual Belt Does anyone have the 511 Tactical 1.5" Detail Stitch Leather Casual Belt? It says it has the Permastiff™ insert to help support the weight of your gun and holster. For $29.99 that is an absolute steal if it works as well as my beltman!! Please help me with your input before I order.

December 15th, 2008, 06:41 PM	#2
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 980	It works like a champ! Used mine for a year+ and just recently gave it to my detective daughter and it's still going strong. I have a 80.00 HBE Leatherworks belt that looks nicer but you can't beat that 511 for 30 bucks. __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away!

December 16th, 2008, 12:46 AM	#4
64zebra VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Panhandle of Texas Posts: 4,569	I've had my black and brown 5.11 belt for over a year now and I don't have the flaking/breaking that some people have experienced. I have some visible wear on the outside of the belt which is fixed by polishing...just like other leather products, nothing major. They've definitely been worth the price to me. __________________ LEO & CHL Independence is declared; it must be maintained. Sam Houston-3/2/1836 HK45 G30\|21\|26\|17 KT P11 Moss500 Ithaca37 Savage20ga\|15A .22\|'99 25-35 AK47 AR15 Win3030 MN44 Rem 66\|870 GMBH67.22 If loose gun laws are good for criminals, why do criminals support gun control?

December 16th, 2008, 12:55 AM	#5
jensen47770 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 72	I had a 5.11 belt before I ordered my beltman horsehide. The 5.11 leather is poor quality and scratches very easily (if it doesn't come scratched from the company). The belt is sturdy and will do the job for 30 bucks, but it is not a quality belt in my opinion. I would go with a beltman, bulman gunleather, crossbreed, or comptac. __________________ Glock 19 Springfield XD45 Para Ord SF-45-A Being a victim is a choice, it doesn't have to be yours - Support Concealed Carry on Campus

December 16th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#7
GingerKid Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 210	they sure do look good in the catalog... be interested in actual pics. __________________ --------------------------------------- www.GeorgiaCarry.org Member ---------------------------------------

December 16th, 2008, 12:28 AM	#3
FlyboyLDB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GA Posts: 848	It works great. The problem is the leather coating around the perm stiff - it will flake/peel off the edges. I was told not to get one of these - but figured it says leather - the quality is poor. As far as holding up the gun - they will. But give it a few weeks of daily wear and you will have issues with the way it looks. After purchasing one - I could not recommend it. I purchased a Beltman a few weeks ago.

December 16th, 2008, 05:23 PM	#6
maddy345 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pikeville, NC Posts: 122	I ordered the belt yesterday. When it comes in I will post some pictures and a review. Thanks for all the input!

December 22nd, 2008, 07:08 PM	#8
S3ymour Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 459	While this belt will support the weapon well, and its price is great, I had serious issues with the leather cracking, and the finish wore off quickly. However, for only 30 dollars, why complain. I actually wear the 5.11 trainer belt daily and it supports the weight, and doesn't have the problems of the leather as it is nylon. Anywho, if you are looking for something that is less expensive, I say go for it! __________________ "All war is deception" --Sun Tzu MOΛΩN ΛABÉ

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