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

[Minuteman]

 

[Minuteman]

I have a few yards of this BioThane material if anyone is interested in building their own belt.

 

[ironpony]

What color do you have sir?

My google searches for biothane relate it to the horse industry? We have about 30 horses.

 

[Minuteman]

What color do you have sir?

My google searches for biothane relate it to the horse industry? We have about 30 horses.

Yep, that's the crazy thing, this BioThane material is almost exclusively used in the horse community. Because its much stronger than leather, and completely water resistant, mildew, etc.

I only purchased a small spool of black 1.25" with a leather print on the synthetic material. So it should work perfectly for most jeans, and dress pants. Its just an experiment, because if you make your own belt, only need a buckle, it should last your lifetime.

My belt made from it is easily over 10 years old, and looks really good. The belt holes have almost no wear. It's amazing stuff.

 

[Minuteman]

Anyone looking for an excellent web belt, this might be the best:

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/carbon-tactics-cobrastrap?referer=3ZXZ6R

With the cobra buckle. This is the belt VikingTactical (former Delta) sells for around $25 more.

I searched and could not find this belt for less than on MassDrop:

https://www.massdrop.com/r/3ZXZ6R

 

[Blaster229]

Anyone looking for an excellent web belt, this might be the best:

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/carbon-tactics-cobrastrap?referer=3ZXZ6R

With the cobra buckle. This is the belt VikingTactical (former Delta) sells for around $25 more.

I searched and could not find this belt for less than on MassDrop:

https://www.massdrop.com/r/3ZXZ6R

Looks like a nice, unsupported web belt. A complete copy of the Ares gear belt.

 

[Minuteman]

Looks like a nice, unsupported web belt. A complete copy of the Ares gear belt.

Yep. They all copy one another, several use the cobra buckle. The buckle has to be removed to thread through most pants; that's kinda a pain.

Researching, I see that there is a mini cobra buckle; and even better a magnetic buckle out there (neither available on this drop). I'd really like the magnetic buckle.

I still like leather best, even if it's not as durable as BioThane.

 

[Matlack]

I have a few yards of this BioThane material if anyone is interested in building their own belt.

Do you still have any? I'd be interested. I have a leather hole puch, do they work on biothane? In general do leather tools work on biothane?

 

[Minuteman]

Do you still have any? I'd be interested. I have a leather hole puch, do they work on biothane? In general do leather tools work on biothane?

I do, not much, but enough for another belt or two. I'm pretty sure a leather punch would work fine, I was able to cut it with heavy duty scissors. Let's try.

Putting on a traditional buckle would be a little more work, but look best (in my opinion), classic. Could more easily use a slip on buckle, like a military dress buckle, I tried one at the gun show, it worked great, and was super easy.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...&thid=OIP.Me886f3fe5874a4c2f4b4f180b367dde3H0

 

[Matlack]

You should have an email incoming.

 

[Blaster229]

Yep. They all copy one another, several use the cobra buckle. The buckle has to be removed to thread through most pants; that's kinda a pain.

Researching, I see that there is a mini cobra buckle; and even better a magnetic buckle out there (neither available on this drop). I'd really like the magnetic buckle.

I still like leather best, even if it's not as durable as BioThane.

For me, removing the buckle is part of the ritual anyway, since I am sliding a mag pouch and holster on the belt too.
IWB I'll use any softer belt since the support isn't needed like owb.

 

[Minuteman]

For me, removing the buckle is part of the ritual anyway, since I am sliding a mag pouch and holster on the belt too.
IWB I'll use any softer belt since the support isn't needed like owb.

I wouldn't want to remove part of the buckle every time I put on the belt.

Today I visited a building with a scanner and metal detector, I walked through with my belt on and the guy said it probably would be no problem. Then it went off. He used the wand, and said it was detecting metal in my belt, I looked down and realized I was wearing the gun belt with a metal liner that I'm testing. After we realized the deal, I joked that guys my size need a little extra help; he chuckled that its a sign of a good quality belt.

Oh, they also let me take in my gov legal sized pen-knife.

I ordered a buckle to try with the bioThane belt, will post how it goes if anyone is interested.

 

[Minuteman]

Looks like a nice, unsupported web belt. A complete copy of the Ares gear belt.

Again, great stuff.

 

[Minuteman]

I think I'm about to give up on the 'Alien Gear' / 'Big Foot' (AG/BF) belt (I still think they are one in the same, but with different labels). I sometimes find myself having to go to into federal buildings which run visitors through metal detectors. Because these AG/BF belts have a thin steel core, I get the third degree, or have to take the belt completely off, what a pain. Making the issue worse, because the belts are so thick, and because I typically wear slacks/suits, its not easy getting these thick belts through the loops. Granted these AG/BF belts are better than most anything you'll find in chain retail stores, there are several much better belts (thinner too!) available. One really good quality belt will function better and last much longer than several cheaper belts.

 

[Alanbdot]

Good info. Ill be looking into a new belt soon.

 

[travistheone]

crossbreed

 

[Blaster229]

My gun belts stay in the house until I wear a gun.

 

[Whiskey]

Good quality leather will do, as long as its thick and sturdy enough.

Lots of people we train with wear web belts and seem to do just fine. YMMV.

 

[pilot25]

hanksbelts.com

High quality.

 

[3 Gun Gal]

I use a Crossbreed leather belt for daily use and a Tuff Products Surefit set for competition. Used to use a Safariland ELS system, but find the Tuff belt to be much better. Either way, a flimsy, cheap belt simply will not do.