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Belt Advice

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Hi folks,

Another newbie here, I have recently turned in my paperwork for my CHL and hope to have it soon. In anticipation of this great day I have also purchased a Bianchi 3S holster for my firearm. The consensus in this forum is that a regular dress belt will not do. I would appreciate any advice and recommendations on what type of belt to purchase.

Thank-You :bigear:

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good first belt

kydex reinforced, double layer, not expensive $30 or so
everyday and ..
Some of these look like/easily pass for dress belts, though they are really "concealed carry, kydex reinforced gun belts"
http://www.blackhawk.com/product/CQC-Pi ... 794,61.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
others
http://www.blackhawk.com/catalog/Belts,30.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
search.php?keywords=blackhawk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
order the blackhawks a little big (read reviews there)
(I'd actually order a couple right now, but they appear to be sold out of my 40" size right now...)
Guess I have to go this route
https://www.google.com/shopping/product ... CFoQgggwAA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and order from some place like
http://www.chiefsupply.com/2738-BLACKHA ... tAodejkAtw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



I wear a Comptac double layer kydex reinforced with Velcro sewn in (to use V-clips so no clips show) about $100 each, but they run sales, sometimes half-off etc ... so sign up for newsletter
http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=43" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

different companies measure differently, read measuring instructions.
and remember you are adding inches for gun, IWB holster, perhaps a spare mag carrier later, and other stuff later ... I love pumpkin pie ...

I wear from 34 to 38 shorts normally, depending on season/diet, so I get a 40 belt (and start wearing at middle hole and go up and down from there...If I lose weight, I wear a thicker gun, gain weight, go single stack :mrgreen:
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I have 2 favorites for regular, everyday wear.

Wilderness Tactical Original Instructor Belt
5.11 Tactical Operator Belt

They are pretty much the same belt, just different manufacturer's. Though I find the Wilderness Tactical belt to be a bit more stiff. Both fit perfectly through belt loops on jeans and EMS pants (my normal work & casual dress), though they are a bit big for the loops on dress pants.

As for a good dress belt, I'm afraid I can't help you there. I am looking into eventually getting a nice leather gun belt, but haven't made a purchase yet.

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Wow thanks guys this is all great advice thank you!

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I am a big fan of wilderness belts too.

On the Kydex reinforce just remember most folks either reall like them or reall hate them. I dont know anyone indifferent there.

Check out the Belt Man for a quality leather at at a good price.

Someone post the website please. I lost it. :banghead:
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For dress belts I like Don Hume Leather.
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What size are you? I found an old brownish Galco belt from my heavier days that won't do now. It's yours for shipping costs if you can fit it. If not, I'll post this offer in the market forum.
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I have one of these and like it very well.
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longtooth wrote:I am a big fan of wilderness belts too.

On the Kydex reinforce just remember most folks either reall like them or reall hate them. I dont know anyone indifferent there.

Check out the Belt Man for a quality leather at at a good price.

Someone post the website please. I lost it. :banghead:
Which one? http://www.thewilderness.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or http://www.thebeltman.net/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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The Beltman. The only belt I wear.
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You can call up lightning arms sports, just do a search for their website. They generally have some top quality leather, including belts and holsters, from some very good makers.
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A &G Gun Leather for mine.

http://www.agcustomgunleather.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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BladeTech. $60 bucks for a kydex reinforced double layer belt. It is the best deal I can find in leather.
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