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In the market for a new gun belt. Any recomendations?
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I'm a big fan of instructor belts. If you are looking for leather, the Galco is really nice and hard to beat on price. Riggers style belts are very nice also. Ares sets the standard for the Riggers style but they are a little expensive and have a wait.
Instructor belts are my personal favorite because you can really tighten them down easily. I've tried Galco's instructor belt and a few others, but I keep coming back to Uncle Mikes. I never skimp on carry gear, but I just cant find any reason to pay more just for a brand name because the Uncle Mike's instructor belt is great. I also wear my belts out quickly because I make custom kydex holsters. i often try the holsters on and sometimes the belt loops arent finish sanded which eats up the belt quick.
The Uncle Mike's instructor belt has held up great for my heavy uses also. I think its about $25 on midwayusa.com at regular price. If you catch it on sale or use coupons (like I did) you can get it for around $18. Its a really nice nylon belt and has a polymer middle to make it extremely stiff. I've yet to find a belt that is as rigid.
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Instructor belts are my personal favorite because you can really tighten them down easily. I've tried Galco's instructor belt and a few others, but I keep coming back to Uncle Mikes. I never skimp on carry gear, but I just cant find any reason to pay more just for a brand name because the Uncle Mike's instructor belt is great. I also wear my belts out quickly because I make custom kydex holsters. i often try the holsters on and sometimes the belt loops arent finish sanded which eats up the belt quick.
The Uncle Mike's instructor belt has held up great for my heavy uses also. I think its about $25 on midwayusa.com at regular price. If you catch it on sale or use coupons (like I did) you can get it for around $18. Its a really nice nylon belt and has a polymer middle to make it extremely stiff. I've yet to find a belt that is as rigid.
Steve
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For some folks, the plastic insert means chafed hip bones. The inserts let manufacturers get away with cheaper webbing and/or less stitching.
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Great customer service, next day ship option at no extra cost for common choices, several options (though not so many that it slows your decision), quality workmanship, thick, stiff, etc, etc.
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Coach or Trafalgar.
It's supposed to be concealed carry and nothing says "gun" louder than a person wearing a belt, whilst in mufti, that looks like it belongs at the range...on a tactical instructor.
Be safe.
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Make sure the belt matches the shoes and holster you are wearing.
It's supposed to be concealed carry and nothing says "gun" louder than a person wearing a belt, whilst in mufti, that looks like it belongs at the range...on a tactical instructor.
Be safe.
PS:
Make sure the belt matches the shoes and holster you are wearing.
I bought one from a leather booth down by the Ag barn at the State Fair. He makes harnesses, etc. for the horsey set and had some terrific thick belt stock. I took my holster for color match and he was more than happy to fit me up. He had several three piece buckle sets to choose from in all price ranges as well as conchos, if that's your thing. Hand made on the spot for $50. He travels all around and said he doesn't get many requests in Ohio but the Tejanos keep him hopping.
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I've been using Wilderness Tactical belts for over two years now with EXCELLENT results. I'd recommend the Instructor belt, 5-stitch model: Easy-Fit Original Instructor Belt - NEW!
I have the 1.25" and 1.5" Wilderness Frequent Flyer belts. The delrin loops make them a bit lighter. The infinite-adjustment is just darned perfect for different thickness pants, ate-too-much today, IWB now, tomorrow OWB, etc.
PersonalSecurity
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I also second this. The wilderness 5 stitch is an amazing belt. I unfortunately loaned mine to the wrong person and they were on back order when I needed a new belt.
To the person who thinks instructor belts scream gun, most people who open carry walk through life with many people not even noticing. A black nylon belt will not set off any alarms, especially since non CCWs will not recognize the style. Is it the most fashionable? Thats a different story.... I almost never tuck my shirt in so its no problem. When a tucked shirt is necessary, a Galco leather goes a long way.
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I have the instructor and the frequent flyer...I find myself using the standard 3 stitch 1 1/4" flyer much more for IWB...plenty stiff and a bit more comfortable...I only use the instructor with my 1 1/2" holsters OWB.
Wilderness belts, hands down 
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I own several from Milt Sparks, TT Gunleather and the Beltman. All of them are top notch but I prefer them in the order I listed.
I prefer the belt I have by A and G Custom to my others from Kramer, Milt Sparks, Simply Rugged, and Ted Blocker. I also like the Wilderness standard stitch belt. These belts seem to support heavier weight a little more comfortably for me than the others.
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Wild Bill concealment leather makes a rugged good looking belt for a fair price... I did not like the holster i got from them, but the belt is the best I have ever bought
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