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remington79 wrote:I'm surprised people haven't mentioned them or used them.

C-dub wrote:I may try another synthetic 5.11 or Wilderness belt, but will probably go with only 1.5". Sometimes the 1.75" belt is uncomfortable and I'd like to see if it is the width or not.

Takeaway lesson for me is that a "gun belt" is much stronger and has better load bearing ability and lasts MUCH longer.

Teamless wrote:I have had 3:
Crossbreed Gun Belt - not stiff enough for me
I forget the 2nd brand, it was decent for the price but not really what i needed.
Now I use a Beltman (thebeltman.net)
Worth every penny (and there were a lot of pennies!)
I did get the stiffener
And I got the horsehide (always get the horsehide in belts and holsters, as it is better for keeping the sweat away)

mrvmax wrote:Normal dress belts are not made to carry any weight and will deform when used with a holster. One bog problem with new CHL holders is that they spend a lot of time finding a holster but not to find a good belt. I have been using a Wilderness Instructor belt for several years (may be close to ten but I cannot remember when I bought it). I also have the 5.11 version and it is a good one too. The Beltman and others make heavy/thick leather belts if you need something out of leather. Buy a good belt and it will last for years. Gun belts are made to hold the weight of the handgun and other accessories (light, extra mags etc.).