New carry belt suggestions

[Papa-T]

I went from having a double thick leather belt for years to a Mastermind Tactics Specialist Pro belt and it performs much better than the leather ever did. It is more rigid in the areas it needs to be (vertically) and more flexible everywhere else. It is thinner and helps to reduce printing. It is extremely durable and affordable, easy to put on and take off, easy to adjust, and very comfortable. It works great regardless of holster type, material or location of carry (leather, kydex, hybrid, appendix, 3 O'Clock, inside the waistband, outside the waistband, etc.).

Here's a great article written by Greg Ellifritz about what makes a great gun belt: A New Gun Belt | Active Response Training

The Graith Specialist Belt Greg mentions in his article is now called the Mastermind Tactics Specialist Pro Belt and the updated link to their website is here: MASTERMIND TACTICS SHOP

Here's an excellent explanation of concealment principles, including the type of belt needed to obtain proper concealment by Jon Hauptman, Owner of PHLster Holsters: Concealment Principles - YouTube

I highly recommend this belt for the reasons stated above.

Hope this helps.

 

[KertP]

Quite a number of excellent belts out there, most of which have been mentioned in this thread. I've settled on the Kore belts for the simple reason that they allow me to adjust them in 1/4" increments. Makes a lot of difference when your waist at any particular time is not measuring a whole number.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I think I might have just learned what a Kore belt is but, anyway, I have been using Murray Leather 1.5" belts for years. Dick Murray makes incredible leather products but no holsters. I gave him a plug in another thread recently.

Actually, I'm wearing one presently, a black "ranger belt", with a Galco Summer Special IWB J frame holster. Dick Murray makes his belts with a curve to conform to your body - very high quality and I so wish he made holsters!!

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[jem102]

Rick Garcia double thick horse hide outer/cow hide inner. 8 years in and going strong...Very nice belt!

 

[Eddie Southgate]

My every day belt is a Daltech Force steel lined . Wears great and doesn't sag. Took a day or two to get used to when I first started wearing it but now it just feels like any other belt I have ever owned. Cost $50

 

[SRT]

Take a look at this ratcheting nylon EDC belt. Extremely comfortable, affordable, and works as advertised. I'm sold on them, and will never go back to leather.

Titan BD Black PreciseFit™ Ratchet EDC Belt
– Nexbelt

 

[smitty_bs]

Hank's gun belts. Excellent quality. I'm using the Gunner now.

 

[Mainsail]

With much trepidation I ventured into the nylon webbing belt arena, after reading a lot of favorable reviews of the Kore belt. I make an effort not to look 'tactical' so I usually don't even consider the nylon belts.

I like that it uses an ratcheting system instead of holes for more infinite adjustment. I have a leather instructor belt from Crossbreed Seconds that I like except for the velcro, so the Kore seemed to be worth risking $60 to try out. They do sell leather versions, but I went with the nylon since I have several leather belts already.

They shipped fast and I really like this belt. I got a black belt with a black buckle so it's somewhat subdued and not so tactical looking. It easily supports a full size 1911 with two mags on the off side- no sagging and no flopping.

They have a 10% discount for military as well.