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Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:43 am
by bagman45
Howdy all, just posted on holsters, so figured I'd go ahead and ask for your wise experience about gun belts. I've had a couple of cheapies that generally fail pretty quickly. I'm a less than slim guy, so generally pocket carry in my big loose cargo pants, but have been losing a bunch of weight lately so looking to start add back belt IWB/OWB carry.
SO, would really appreciate your experience with the gun belts that you have used, and how they've worked out.
Thanks so much for your guidance, and, since the election is still on a razor's edge; MAGA!!!
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 3:17 am
by jb2012
Blue alpha gear, one and done.
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:43 am
by Tex1961
Kore has worked well for me
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:56 am
by Jusme
Tex1961 wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:43 am
Kore has worked well for me
+1 on the Kore essential. I was hesitant about the ratcheting design, thinking it may not hold up, but I have been pleasantly surprised. I have the tan nylon, that I carry my CZ SP-01 and two 18 round mags. The belt is amazing, I don't even notice the weight, and it never tries to sag, or twist.
https://www.koreessentials.com/
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:57 am
by kayt00
Relentless tactical steel core belt and an Uncle Mike's instructor belt if I'm getting sweaty.
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:45 am
by The Annoyed Man
Jusme wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:56 am
Tex1961 wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:43 am
Kore has worked well for me
+1 on the Kore essential. I was hesitant about the ratcheting design, thinking it may not hold up, but I have been pleasantly surprised. I have the tan nylon, that I carry my CZ SP-01 and two 18 round mags. The belt is amazing, I don't even notice the weight, and it never tries to sag, or twist.
https://www.koreessentials.com/
+2 on Kore Essentials. Their
Tactical Belt has been my EDC for about 2 years now.
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 8:56 am
by flechero
There are lots of great quality belt makers out there. If you are buying a holster from a particular maker, it's nice to have their belt as well for a matched set. You mentioned not being a small guy- so my advice here is threefold if you want leather:
1. horsehide over leather (for better wear, moisture and scuff resistance)
2. double stitched over single
3. reinforced over non
Ones I've used and can highly recommend include:
1. A better Belt USA (belts only)
2. Beltman (belts only)
3. AG Gunleather (belts only)
Universally loved and would get, if you get a holster from them: Tucker, SParks, etc.
If you want nylon, go right to the best of the nylon belts:
Ares Gear, Aegis belts (or Aegis
Enhanced for the reinforced version)
https://www.aresgear.com/index.php?main ... ath=99_108
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 10:23 am
by surferdaddy
I like wilderness tactical, if leather than Aker makes a good belt for the money.
Surfer
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:52 pm
by Jose_in_Dallas
I have a couple of Wilderness Tactical Instructor Belts as well as SOE Gear belts. SOE is a PITA to deal with though and the owner can be an ass, but solid product. I have a couple of Magpul leather and a limited shark skin belts that I wear when I have to dress up. Excellent quality. I'll have to check out the Kore belts.
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:56 pm
by PriestTheRunner
Add another vote for Core Essentials. It has held up really well, even when I have to carry a full belt for church security.
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 1:31 pm
by K.Mooneyham
Not really sure exactly what kind of belt you're looking for, but I use real leather from Simply Rugged Holsters. Hand-made out of bullhide, they are tough and they last.
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 1:38 pm
by jason812
flechero wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2020 8:56 am
There are lots of great quality belt makers out there. If you are buying a holster from a particular maker, it's nice to have their belt as well for a matched set. You mentioned not being a small guy- so my advice here is threefold if you want leather:
1. horsehide over leather (for better wear, moisture and scuff resistance)
2. double stitched over single
3. reinforced over non
Ones I've used and can highly recommend include:
1. A better Belt USA (belts only)
2. Beltman (belts only)
3. AG Gunleather (belts only)
Universally loved and would get, if you get a holster from them: Tucker, SParks, etc.
If you want nylon, go right to the best of the nylon belts:
Ares Gear, Aegis belts (or Aegis
Enhanced for the reinforced version)
https://www.aresgear.com/index.php?main ... ath=99_108
I have a reinforced horsehide belt from AG Custom Gunleather. I have worn it everyday for the last 5 years whether I was carrying or not due to work. I have been carrying every day for the last 18 months because I can with my current job. When the time comes, I will be getting another one from them.
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 3:09 pm
by striker55
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 4:12 pm
by oljames3
The Annoyed Man wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:45 am
Jusme wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:56 am
Tex1961 wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:43 am
Kore has worked well for me
+1 on the Kore essential. I was hesitant about the ratcheting design, thinking it may not hold up, but I have been pleasantly surprised. I have the tan nylon, that I carry my CZ SP-01 and two 18 round mags. The belt is amazing, I don't even notice the weight, and it never tries to sag, or twist.
https://www.koreessentials.com/
+2 on Kore Essentials. Their
Tactical Belt has been my EDC for about 2 years now.
Chris, does the buckle from the original Kore fit the Tactical? The inner reinforcing on my original leather Kore broke in 3 places after 2 years. I'd like to use the buckle from the original and just by a bare Tactical.
Re: Need a new gun belt
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:25 pm
by equin
My favorites that I’ve worn:
For nylon “tactical” types with infinite adjustment:
Volund Gearworks G-Hook
Liberty Belts
Klik Belts
For leather:
Beltman 1.5” double-stitched, 7 holes 3/4” apart
Mean Gene Leather double-stitched (1/4” thick and may not fit some holster slots but should last a long time)