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I started off with regular belts and some called heavy duty, but they weren't even close to what a real gun belt is like. My first gun belt purchase was a Galco leather belt about 5-6 years ago and it is still going strong. Those early, non-gun belts would need replacing every 1-2 years. I have also purchased two synthetic Galco belts with stiffeners. The leather belt is 1.5" and both synthetic belts are 1.75". The only weakness I've worried about in the synthetic belts is the velcro the flap goes back to stick to after going through the "buckle."

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.