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Recommendation for EDC belt?

Peglegjoe

Peglegjoe

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My day job is not "dress" wear, but I do wear slacks every day. Currently I have a regular leather belt, but it's getting very tired. I have a good, webbed tactical belt for casual wear...but I'm looking for something for "business" wear. I wear black slacks, so black is the color and would prefer something either leather, or similar. Webbing would look out of place.

Any recommendations, or companies you've worked with and had good experiences with? Anyone to avoid?

My EDC is simple - Alien Gear IWB for my XDs 9mm. I want to say I have 1.5" clips, which is about the max for my belt loops anyway...
 
I use “Thirty dollar gun belts”, but I think this is more what you’re looking for. They’re real popular and I’ve heard a lot of good things about them.

www.koreessentials.com

GUN BELTS 1.5"

Kore Everyday Carry Gun Belts feature a hidden micro adjustable track with 40+ sizing positions. You get remarkable strength and abundant flexibility to keep your firearm comfortable and secure all day. The result is the best-fitting, most comfortable concealed carry gun belt you will ever wear...
www.koreessentials.com www.koreessentials.com
 
I bought a Relentless Tactical off of Amazon in 2016 that I use all of the time. Wasnt the cheapest out there, but it still looks brand new. I have a few options that I can carry with an Alien Gear IWB. Never had a problem.
 
Another Crossbreed belt owner here. I have three, black and brown with standard buckle, and black with the Crossover buckle (and they sent me a free nylon gun belt that I haven't yet tried). They run several sales at different times on belts & holsters (usually 15-20% off, sometimes with free shipping), and their quick ship items are at a reduces price, (but may not always be exactly what you are looking for at that point in time).

Gun Belts | Leather Gun Belt | CrossBreed Holsters

The best holster works when supported by the proper gun belts. Choose between a nylon or leather gun belt and keep yourself protected. Shop our collection now!
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Check out the Urban Carry line. I carry my SPRINGFIELD ARMORY HELL CAT 9MM in the Urban Carry G-3 Holster and they sell dress belts Heavy-Duty 1/4” Thick Bullhide Leather Gun Belts. These Single-Layer (not stacked) Belts are great for Concealed Carry or any Heavy-Duty Work. American Made. Their belts are measured to the final hole. Whether you carry an IWB or not we recommend selecting a belt that is your waist size plus 4 inches. https://urbancarryholsters.com/heavy-duty-gun-belt.html
 
I get my CC belts from
Tucker Gun Leather. They do not twist out of shape under a heavy gun, made to last forever. Custom made colors.
 
I wear Kore Essentials and really like it. I went with the fabric in grey. It dresses up well but is still good for casual jeans. I like the clicks versus the holes. Its easy to adjust and wear when carrying and not carrying. They are a bit still and the buckle is a tad large so an undershirt tucked in behind it helps with comfort. Honestly, that's my only complaint and I have another on order. I went with the chestnut leather for a bit dressier. Ill probably get a black leather someday too.
 
My only concern with the Kore (style) belts is, the screw-attachment for the buckle. I've had other regular belts with that sort of attachment, and the screws have pulled out their holes. Do the Kore units pull out like that? Anyone with one have any experiences to share, as far as longevity?
 
I use a nylon "Low Profile EDC" belt ordered through Warrior Poet Society (WPS) website. The belt is a Blue Alpha brand that WPS sells through their site. USA made product.

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www.bluealphabelts.com

Blue Alpha Belts

Blue Alpha Gear is a small American business in Atlanta, GA that makes high quality products catered to the outdoor and shooting community. We take pride in offering a great value for our products and great service to our customers.All of our products have a Lifetime Warranty and we have Free...
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Peglegjoe said:
My only concern with the Kore (style) belts is, the screw-attachment for the buckle. I've had other regular belts with that sort of attachment, and the screws have pulled out their holes. Do the Kore units pull out like that? Anyone with one have any experiences to share, as far as longevity?
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I havent had my screws back out at all. There is the screws as well as a clamp. The clamp needs the belt to pull out a tad for it to open but the screws won't let that happen. And I have made a few sizing adjustments with never having a screw back out.
 
I got and really like Versacarry’s classic carry belt. It keeps my P320 secured and stays tight. If you don’t like a thicker belt you may want to consider something else because they are made of double ply leather but I consider that more of a benefit. Its an American company so ordering and shipping was simple and their products are made in the USA. I’ll be getting another one soon.
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Bassbob said:
I use “Thirty dollar gun belts”, but I think this is more what you’re looking for. They’re real popular and I’ve heard a lot of good things about them.

www.koreessentials.com

GUN BELTS 1.5"

Kore Everyday Carry Gun Belts feature a hidden micro adjustable track with 40+ sizing positions. You get remarkable strength and abundant flexibility to keep your firearm comfortable and secure all day. The result is the best-fitting, most comfortable concealed carry gun belt you will ever wear...
www.koreessentials.com www.koreessentials.com
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I have two belts - one is dressy and the other is casual.

The dressy belt is from Kore Essentials, and it costs $60:
www.koreessentials.com

Kore Essentials | #1 Rated Gun Belt X3 Buckle Black Leather Gun Belt

Shop Kore Leather Gun Belts. Kore CC Gun Belts (1.5” wide) feature Power-Core Reinforced Center, hidden Track 40+ micro size positions. Kore ratchet belts give you a perfect sturdy fit for CCW. No sag or slag. AKA; Holster belt, pistol belt, sidearm belt, iwb, owb and appendix concealed carry...
www.koreessentials.com www.koreessentials.com

The casual belt is from Thirty Dollar Gun Belt, and it costs $35:
www.30dollargunbelt.com

Smooth Finish Full-Grain Leather Gun Holster Belt

Gun holster belt for serious everyday carry. Compare to bullhide & bridle leather. Sturdy for all concealed carry. Tactical or EDC. 14 oz. for all guns & mags.
www.30dollargunbelt.com www.30dollargunbelt.com

Both are excellent, heavy-construction belts. A very nice feature of the Kore Essentials belt is that it micro-adjusts, like Bassbob mentioned. That means if you go to a big dinner and eat too much, you can easily make the belt just a tad bigger, and you don't have to unbuckle it to do so.
 
Peglegjoe said:
My only concern with the Kore (style) belts is, the screw-attachment for the buckle. I've had other regular belts with that sort of attachment, and the screws have pulled out their holes. Do the Kore units pull out like that? Anyone with one have any experiences to share, as far as longevity?
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I have a Kore Essentials belt, and I have never had the problem you describe. I have had excellent results with this belt. If you want a dressy belt that doesn't look like a gun belt, that will look good with a coat and tie, this would be an excellent choice:
www.koreessentials.com

Kore Essentials | #1 Rated Gun Belt X3 Buckle Black Leather Gun Belt

Shop Kore Leather Gun Belts. Kore CC Gun Belts (1.5” wide) feature Power-Core Reinforced Center, hidden Track 40+ micro size positions. Kore ratchet belts give you a perfect sturdy fit for CCW. No sag or slag. AKA; Holster belt, pistol belt, sidearm belt, iwb, owb and appendix concealed carry...
www.koreessentials.com www.koreessentials.com

I wear this belt when I carry my Beretta PX4 Storm Subcompact with 13+1 rounds of 124 grain 9mm - in other words, the gun is heavy! My pants do not sag, and my stomach does not hurt from having to overtighten the belt.
 
I like the Double Alpha Belt from Double Alpha Academy. Good sturdy leather belt with a thin, hard plastic core. It’s really comfortable as a regular belt and will easily tote around a full size 1911. Not too expensive.

www.doublealpha.biz

DAA IDPA Belt

The DAA IDPA Belts are heavy duty all-purpose belts made from top quality double-layered leather, with a thin hard plastic core added for extra durability and firmness. The layers are fused and then stitched with heavy duty thread. The steel buckle has rounded corners to ensure comfort of w...
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www.hanksbelts.com

Old World Harness Leather Belt - 1.5"

A gorgeous hand stitched leather gun belt that really is a piece of art. Hanks Old World Harness Belt, free shipping and 100 year warranty!
www.hanksbelts.com www.hanksbelts.com
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Worth every dime and more.
100yr warranty.
I've tried several belts of theirs and stopped at this one. If the shiny buckle isn't your fancy they also have a black or brass buckle.
Great folks to work with!!
 
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