Time for a new EDC gunbelt. I know it’s not super Gucci but I’ve used a 5.11 1.5” instructor belt daily for probably 7 years. I’ve got others as well for other options. 1.5” Custom leather gun belts, 1.5” HSGI Cobra buckle reinforced gun belts, First Speer AGB 1.75”, bunch of 1.75 riggers belts, Bianchi fancy stitch 1.75”, etc.
The 5.11 was reinforced and had an open ended tail that fed easily through Belt loops and holsters. Infinite adjustment and the materials dried well. The Velcro has worn out however. As a result of that and the teeth on the buckle wearing down over such a long time, it’s starting to slip when not under tension. The worn Velcro allows the tail to fall away from the belt at times. When that angle changes the buckle tension system can be compromised and it loosens.
I have to have a free running end. No cobra buckled type systems. I don’t want to disassemble the belt to easily thread it on. Wide range of adjustment. 1.5” and reinforced or stiffened. Range of neutral colors, probably not all black. Leather not preferred. Bonus points if it can function as a rigger belt with a tie in point.
Ares Gear? Some sort of Biothane construction option? What am I overlooking? Part of me says just buy another 5.11 it’s been pretty decent in the role.
The 5.11 was reinforced and had an open ended tail that fed easily through Belt loops and holsters. Infinite adjustment and the materials dried well. The Velcro has worn out however. As a result of that and the teeth on the buckle wearing down over such a long time, it’s starting to slip when not under tension. The worn Velcro allows the tail to fall away from the belt at times. When that angle changes the buckle tension system can be compromised and it loosens.
I have to have a free running end. No cobra buckled type systems. I don’t want to disassemble the belt to easily thread it on. Wide range of adjustment. 1.5” and reinforced or stiffened. Range of neutral colors, probably not all black. Leather not preferred. Bonus points if it can function as a rigger belt with a tie in point.
Ares Gear? Some sort of Biothane construction option? What am I overlooking? Part of me says just buy another 5.11 it’s been pretty decent in the role.