5.11 or Galco Belt - need input quickly

matiki · January 16th, 2008, 06:23 PM

OK-

I've been getting by with a black belt (Galco Sb2) forever. It's a fantastic belt, but I need something brown/tan. Due to timing, I'd also like it soon (within the next week, week and a half) so a custom order is not possible.

Between the 5.11 leather belts and Galco... who's a better value.

I know the Galco looks better, and works great. But does the 5.11 also work well and will it hold up? Or is the Galco good enough it justifies the extra expense?

Input greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Knuckledrager · January 16th, 2008, 07:28 PM

I would stick with the Galco. The 5.11 stuff is made mostly off shore.

matiki · January 17th, 2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knuckledrager

I would stick with the Galco. The 5.11 stuff is made mostly off shore.

Thanks. I'm pulling the trigger on one as soon as I'm done. Thanks to everyone that contributed to the poll.

I also got a chance to put my hands on the 5.11 stuff at a bigger gun store in my area... not bad, but certainly not nice either. A customer there volunteered to me that his had started to get scratches and stripped areas in the faux finish. I'll stick with Galco until I can get something better.

AZ Husker · January 17th, 2008, 01:36 AM

Order a Sparks or Brommeland, they won't charge your card until shipping. Then buy a Galco that will hold you over for six months, and sell it.

matiki · January 17th, 2008, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ Husker

Order a Sparks or Brommeland, they won't charge your card until shipping. Then buy a Galco that will hold you over for six months, and sell it.

Pretty much what I was planning on doing... I'm going to put together a big order from Sparks in all likelihood. Thanks everyone.

AZ Husker · January 17th, 2008, 02:24 AM

Good choice! If you can afford it, order one of the same model for each size pistol you have, plus the matching mag pouch, and a belt all at the same time. You'll have a rig that will last you the rest of your life, and consistency between your different pistols! It'll be a big investment, but one you'll appreciate long after the pain of payment is gone.
Tracy

glock27mark · January 17th, 2008, 06:10 AM

not sure about galgo belts. i have acouple galco holsters
that work fairly well for me so i could assume that make
desent belts also. sorry no info on 5:11 items.

Rick H · January 17th, 2008, 06:20 AM

I've been wearing my Galco belt for 23 years.

Chase2b · January 17th, 2008, 08:45 AM

I have both. The Galco is more traditional looking and of great quality. I bought there 1 3/4" for $70.
I also just got a 5.11 tactical at 1 3/4" and was very surprised. The quality is excellant and the buckle is metal and very heavy.
What I liked the most was that with the Galco, or any traditional belt, when you wear your holster, the hole you use might be a little tight or loose. With the 5.11, it is completely adjustable and you can pull it to exactly the tightness you need. I just ordered two more.

matiki · January 17th, 2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chase2b

I have both. The Galco is more traditional looking and of great quality. I bought there 1 3/4" for $70.
I also just got a 5.11 tactical at 1 3/4" and was very surprised. The quality is excellant and the buckle is metal and very heavy.
What I liked the most was that with the Galco, or any traditional belt, when you wear your holster, the hole you use might be a little tight or loose. With the 5.11, it is completely adjustable and you can pull it to exactly the tightness you need. I just ordered two more.

Thanks for your feedback. I ended up ordering another galco in tan just because I'm already familiar with their product and they received more positive praise overall.

Are you talking about a web or a leather belt from 5.11? I didn't notice that the leathers were adjustable... but I didn't look that hard at it.

View Poll Results: Of just these two brands, who's leather belts are a better value?
Galco	18	90.00%
5.11	2	10.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

January 16th, 2008, 06:23 PM	#1
matiki VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N.W. Posts: 2,009	5.11 or Galco Belt - need input quickly OK- I've been getting by with a black belt (Galco Sb2) forever. It's a fantastic belt, but I need something brown/tan. Due to timing, I'd also like it soon (within the next week, week and a half) so a custom order is not possible. Between the 5.11 leather belts and Galco... who's a better value. I know the Galco looks better, and works great. But does the 5.11 also work well and will it hold up? Or is the Galco good enough it justifies the extra expense? Input greatly appreciated! Thanks! __________________ Each of us has a natural right - from God - to defend his person, his liberty, and his property. These are the three basic requirements of life, and the preservation of any one of them is completely dependent upon the preservation of the other two. Frederic Bastiat, The Law

January 16th, 2008, 07:28 PM	#2
Knuckledrager Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 512	I would stick with the Galco. The 5.11 stuff is made mostly off shore. __________________ If not me, who? If not now, when?, Joseph Ruffini

January 17th, 2008, 06:10 AM	#7
glock27mark Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: s.e. mich Posts: 1,789	belts not sure about galgo belts. i have acouple galco holsters that work fairly well for me so i could assume that make desent belts also. sorry no info on 5:11 items. __________________ {sheriff buford t. justice}what the h*** is the world coming too. nra life member nobama/biden

January 17th, 2008, 08:45 AM	#9
Chase2b Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 57	I have both. The Galco is more traditional looking and of great quality. I bought there 1 3/4" for $70. I also just got a 5.11 tactical at 1 3/4" and was very surprised. The quality is excellant and the buckle is metal and very heavy. What I liked the most was that with the Galco, or any traditional belt, when you wear your holster, the hole you use might be a little tight or loose. With the 5.11, it is completely adjustable and you can pull it to exactly the tightness you need. I just ordered two more. __________________ I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy to carry...

January 17th, 2008, 01:36 AM	#4
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,744	Order a Sparks or Brommeland, they won't charge your card until shipping. Then buy a Galco that will hold you over for six months, and sell it.

January 17th, 2008, 02:24 AM	#6
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,744	Good choice! If you can afford it, order one of the same model for each size pistol you have, plus the matching mag pouch, and a belt all at the same time. You'll have a rig that will last you the rest of your life, and consistency between your different pistols! It'll be a big investment, but one you'll appreciate long after the pain of payment is gone. Tracy

January 17th, 2008, 06:20 AM	#8
Rick H Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 68	I've been wearing my Galco belt for 23 years.

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