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Sounds a little like my story. I was convinced my Wally World 15 dollar belt was good enough. After finding myself constantly hiking up my pants and the never ending shifting around of my holster, I decide to try a beltman. Man...every single issue went away. I was amazed at how much better the quality belt worked.13MWZ wrote:I've been a sceptic of needing a 'special' belt to carry comfortably. I couldnt see how it would make that much differance. Most of my belts are thick anyway and didnt see the need to spend more money on a 'special' belt.
Then last week my fiance came home from a trip to San Antonio. She said she stoped by Cabellas to get me a present. Boy did my eyes light up!!!! Untill she pulled out a belt. My dreams were crushed (last time we were there I pointed out a Sig I realy want). She said her dad told her a thicker belt would make it easier for me to carry, so she bought me the thickest one she could find there. I thought to myself...."it's the thought that counts....dont smack her with it". Just to humor her I went and put it on with my G23 in my cross breed. Then this strange light shined from above, I felt all warm and fuzzy and the sound of angels singing filled the room as I became an instant believerWHY had I waited so long for a $40 belt?
For the past week I've been in awe at how much differance it has made. I can now carry OWB with out feeling like my weapon is floping all around, IWB is plain heavenly. There's no need (that I see) for one of those expensive 'gun holsters', but do yourself a favor and get some kind of nice thick strong belt. I looked up the one she got me and it's the Cabella's "Doublt Duty" belt I've seen folks talk about. It's Double layered, stitched, removable/replacable buckle, and comes in brown or black......as is absolutly perfect!
So to those of yall non believers like I was.....WAKE UP
Besides more ammo, it's the best $40 I think a CHL holder can spend on their set up.
+1 on the 5.11! I broke down and bought a heavy leather "gun belt" and it was well worth it. I especially like the 5.11 line for "daily dress" wear, because they're strong enough to handle the equipment (Commander-size 1911), and still "work" fashionably with my work attire (I've got a white-shirt & tie job)....MadMonkey wrote:I never wanted to spend money on the "boring stuff" (like belts) until I finally broke down and bought a 5.11 Tactical pleather one at GT Distributors in Austin. MAN what a difference! I actually look forward to putting it on every day now
