Gun belts - what to buy, what to avoid; what you need to know. MMReview

slybarman · Aug 26, 2015

I don't edc anymore . . . Maryland. I did when I lived in Florida. I wear it for idpa and classes. Pistol, mags, etc.

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Minuteman · Aug 26, 2015

I've gradually moved over to pretty much only wearing belts that can do double duty, normal belt, and carry belt if needed. I find that these better quality belts last so much longer and are more versatile.

I think if one were to buy one really good quality belt ($50-100), they would save a lot of money over their life, from having to purchase so many cheaper $10-$20 belts that only last a year or less.

DC-W · Aug 26, 2015

LA Police Gear has VertX Raptors for $24.99.

http://www.lapolicegear.com/search-results-nextopia.html?keywords=vertx raptor

Walton Feep · Aug 26, 2015

Simply Rugged is great. I have two of their belts which are also my everyday wear. I also have several holsters. Fantastic quality leather products.

shooterhyde · Aug 26, 2015

I've got an Ares belt, done two classes with it and some CCW. Holds everything well, very still. Only thing that's a pain is its the cobra buckle model so it's a bit of a pain to take on/off. If I do it again I'll get a different buckle.

Blaster229 · Aug 26, 2015

shooterhyde said:
I've got an Ares belt, done two classes with it and some CCW. Holds everything well, very still. Only thing that's a pain is its the cobra buckle model so it's a bit of a pain to take on/off. If I do it again I'll get a different buckle.

The pain being that the right buckle portion doesn't fit under belt loops. So you have to take it off, thread your belt and then re thread the buckle in front after the last belt loop, then buckle.
Not a big deal considering you have to fck around with the other shit you're putting on the belt.

Minuteman · Aug 26, 2015

Blaster229 said:
The pain being that the right buckle portion doesn't fit under belt loops. So you have to take it off, thread your belt and then re thread the buckle in front after the last belt loop, then buckle.
Not a big deal considering you have to fck around with the other shit you're putting on the belt.

For some reason, being able to press the buckle under belt loops (from the other direction) never crossed my mind. This makes so much more sense if trying to put on a left handed holster or accessories on the left side.

I'll skim up and see if you recommended a belt/buckle that can do this.

Thanks!

Kbroc2 · Aug 26, 2015

http://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/belts

Best belts and gear, awesome customer service. Well worth the lead times.

MarkinMD · Aug 26, 2015

http://www.wrightleatherworks.com/

These work great for me,

Jeepman · Aug 27, 2015

I wear, daily, a Desantis E25, from MidwayUSA. It's the first civilian gun belt I've ever bought and I'm happy with it. A 4" S&W M66 in a Threepersons style holster feels great. I do carry it while deer hunting on private property - we do have a bit of a feral dog problem in Dorchester County. I have an M 12 military holster for my 1911, it's a bit much with that belt but it works.

Blaster229 · Aug 27, 2015

Minuteman said:
For some reason, being able to press the buckle under belt loops (from the other direction) never crossed my mind. This makes so much more sense if trying to put on a left handed holster or accessories on the left side.

I'll skim up and see if you recommended a belt/buckle that can do this.

Thanks!

Well, those ares gear and Jones tactical belts requires the right buckle to be removed (on standard loops: jeans), to be threaded. The cobra buckles, it needs to be removed anyway because they won't fit through holster slots.

Blaster229 · Aug 27, 2015

The ranger belt

Minuteman · Oct 19, 2015

MarkinMD said:
http://www.wrightleatherworks.com/

These work great for me,

Very nice. Great recommendation, thanks!

engineerbrian · Oct 19, 2015

Chevellnut and I have a goody bag coming from Lenwood Leather full of belts and holsters to try out. Stay tuned for a dedicated thread in the depot section and post in this thread!

I have one Lenwood product now and the quality is great!

http://www.lenwood.com/

Minuteman · Dec 25, 2015

engineerbrian said:
Chevellnut and I have a goody bag coming from Lenwood Leather full of belts and holsters to try out. Stay tuned for a dedicated thread in the depot section and post in this thread!

I have one Lenwood product now and the quality is great!

http://www.lenwood.com/

Did I miss your review? Link to your youtube video on it?

Also, in posting this thread else where, I found that SimplyRugged changed their buckle. I wonder if my email to them about the buckle had anything to do with the change. Their current belt is even better than the one I bought a few years ago. I also see they have a cape buffalo belt now too. For about $120, that's a belt that should last a lifetime.

Minuteman · Dec 25, 2015

Next year, a good belt makes a great present.

montyw2 · Dec 26, 2015

Anyone have experience with this Underlord/Overlord system?
www.stormridergear.com

Blaster229 · Dec 26, 2015

montyw2 said:
Anyone have experience with this Underlord/Overlord system?
www.stormridergear.com

The under,/ over I don't know. I just got the warlord regular belt and wouldn't use it for anything to do with a pistol. Not stiff at all. I'd tuck an iwb on it. That's about it. I started a thread in the Depot. section. But their better belt system seems better, for that application.

j_h_smith · Dec 26, 2015

Bigfoot Gunbelts

I just bought one of the steel inserted belts and it is a very nice belt. Best leather on the market. 10+ in my book.

http://gunbelts.com/

http://concealednation.org/2015/12/review-bigfoot-gun-belts-tougher-than-the-sum-of-its-steel/

montyw2 · Dec 26, 2015

Blaster229 said:
The under,/ over I don't know. I just got the warlord regular belt and wouldn't use it for anything to do with a pistol. Not stiff at all. I'd tuck an iwb on it. That's about it. I started a thread in the Depot. section. But their better belt system seems better, for that application.

Thanks Blaster!

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