Time for a belt UPDATE: belt arrived

[boxerjake77]

After a long time of my gun sagging, and always having to adjust it, it's time I get a gun belt.
I'm looking at the belt man and comp tac belts. Anyone have experience with these belts or another option.
If it helps I use the mtac holster IWB with either my m&pc or change kydex to my 229.
Even when I carry my snubbie owb, it still doesn't fit tight to my body with a department store belt.

 

[DrNVP]

I use a Wilderness Tactical belt (5 stitch). It is awesome. The Belt man also makes awesome leather belts. I would buy either of them without hesitation. Never used the comp-tac belt but I have heard good things.

A proper gun belt will change your carry experience that's for sure.

 

[crazymjb]

I have the comp tac belt that tapers at the front. I love it, I feel like without the taper the buckle would be too big though. Overall a great investment. With my crossbreed it makes carrying my P229 easy.

Mike

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[SSW]

I use the 5.11 tactical belt. Has strong velcro closure so easy to adjust. Made from heavy webbing or web like nylon, I think. It is rigid enough to support my M&P or 5" 1911. A quick fix if you need something right off the shelf until a better belt can be found or ordered.

Just a thought.

 

[jar]

+1 for the beltman. The wilderness belts are solid too, but they don't look as good. Also, I've been wearing a wilderness knockoff lately as I'm too fat for my beltman and IWB at the moment. Every time I take it off, my girlfriend sarcastically says something like, "oh, velcro, how sexy". YMMV.

 

[RB101]

I have a few belts, including wilderness and beltman. Beltman is my everyday-wear. Can't beat it IMO.

 

[Lignum Vitea]

I have both the Beltman & Comp-Tac belts.

Both are good belts of the two I would recommended the Comp-Tac.

The re-enforcement (stiffener) is holding up better in the Comp-Tac.

On the Beltman belt, the black dye they put on the belt edge after a few years begins to rub & wear off onto your pants.

 

[mass]

I've worn a Galco Cop belt almost every day for 12 years.

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[el duderino]

+1 for the beltman, I wear mine everyday and it good for any occasion.

 

[ntomsw]

I use a 5.11 tactical belt I bought at First Defense 2 weeks ago. Great belt. I love it. Only $50.

 

[Coyote33]

3 links for you:

american made belt for $25

Gun Belt...

belts

 

[boxerjake77]

What did you end up buying?

 

[M1911]

I have an unreinforced belt from The Beltman. Frankly, I'm unimpressed. It really has worn poorly and gotten floppy very quickly. I was previously wearing a belt from the late Lou Alessi that lasted far longer.

 

[cpgeneration]

I have multiple belts from the beltman, they are 2 years old now and have been no problem.
used with IWB for a 45 caliber semi.

 

[OB1Kenobi]

http://www.agcustomgunleather.com/

I bought one of these on the quick ship program. Solid.

Fyi: lock tite all the screws. . I lost a screw and t-nut and ended up getting some replacements free of charge.

ETA: plus 1 or 2 on the size of these as well.

 

[SJan]

Wilderness instructor 5 stitch.
http://www.thewilderness.com/storepinnacle/index.php?p=product&id=2309&parent=142

I have been wearing the same one, every day, for over 5 years.

 

[Blix666]

another +1 on the Wilderness Instructor 5-stitch

 

[AmmoSapien]

+1 for AG Custom Gun leather (http://www.agcustomgunleather.com/), I received mine fast and it holds up my full sized 1911 without any sag and is very comfortable. Just keep an eye on the Chicago screws or lock tite 'em like OB1 said.

 

[mac1911]

http://andysleather.com/ I purchased one for a xmass present to self....

 

[RKG]

1) I assume we are talking about a "dress belt" or "house belt," i.e., one that goes through the belt loops on your pants -- as opposed to a "duty belt" which is fastened over your dress belt (with or without keepers).

2) What I do is buy ordinary uniform "dress belts" from a uniform store (I go to Simons in Lynn). They are made by "Jay-Pee", are 1-1/2" in width, single layer thick cowhide, and cost something like $20. There will be some wearing of the black coating where it passes through the holster slots (I carry OWB), and usually when that gets bad I buy another belt (versus trying shoe polish or something else, which will rub off). These belts keep a full size Gov't Model, a P220 or a P239 high and tight all day and all night.

Note that sagging is as much a function of the holster as it is the belt. Most of my holsters are either Don Hume #721s or DeSantis Speed Scabards.

 

[Len-2A Training]

My recommendations are:

Wilderness 5-stitch for daily wear (I've been wearing one for ~8 years now);
http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/WILDERNESSBELT/Wilderness-1-12-5-Stitch-Instructors-Belt.html

Gunners Alley dress belt:
http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/GABELTS2010/Gunners-Alley-Gun-Belts.html

And they frequently run 10% off everything sales around various holiday.

 

[Proudly_Armed]

Another +1 for the Wilderness belts if you're looking for nylon

 

[boxerjake77]

After much thought, I ordered a belt from Comp-Tac. I debated with myself about the beltman, but I went with Comp-Tac. The wilderness instructor belts seem like fine belts too, but the material turned me away.

I am skeptical about the sizing, measuring and then minus 2" is making think it will be too small. I was assured by them that the size I went with would be fine. I hope....
Anyway, I do have a grace period to see how I like it. If I dont, it gets returned no questions asked, or if it does t fit, I can exchange it no problem.

I keep keep everyone posted about my thoughts or any concerns

 

[boxerjake77]

Got the belt today, and am very happy with it. Fit and finish are perfect.
I'm now sure I made the right choice.

 

[XTAV750]

Let us now how it holds up. I have one from 5.11, and while it holds the weight just fine, it's already fairly scratched up from use. Disappointing to say the least. I'll be back in the market again in the next few months.