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Special Operations Equipment. I use their EDC line for everyday carry. It’s held my compact CZ all the way to a full size 1911 and a 2011 without sagging. I use HBAR Tactical for my dressy leather belts.
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I've been running a 511 nylon belt for about the last 3-4 years and love it, even if the mutt chewed up the end.
There was a guy at the gun show selling custom belts. I don't remember how much they cost but I bought 2 and they are nice and will last decades I think. I had to drill a new hole in the belt at work because he first measured it while I was packing. So it was bigger.other than that it was a good buy.
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I run 5.11 nylon and leather.Originally Posted by Mazin
I had 1.5"nylon forever, and thinking of getting 1.75 this time.
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As far as non leather is concerned, I've got two of the 5.11 1.50 belts, one of which I have been using for carry for about 12 years. I'm sure there are better belts out there, but I've been satisfied.
I've been through several of the popular leather holster type belts that look classy enough for dress but sturdy enough to offer good holster performance. Several I was surprisingly disappointed with based on all I had heard online. I finally got a 5.11 black leather belt years ago & have been very happy with it for any occasion. I cost less than the big name "belt holsters" I tried but performed better.
So, naturally when I needed a new brown belt recently I went with 5.11 again, right? Wrong! After some research & shopping to find a price closer to that of the 5.11 I finally ordered up the Magpul Tejas belt in Chocolate color. It arrived yesterday in fact & I was surprised by just how hefty this thing is. It's quite a bit heavier/thicker than I was expecting but this isn't a bad thing. It made my 5.11 leather belt feel like a string by comparison. I'm wearing it now for the first time so I don't have a better review but I'm quite happy so far. The fit, finish & style is top notch. I found a killer deal on eBay but having seen one in person I would have been fine paying retail now that I've seen it. I hope it stands the test of time the way my 5.11 did but seeing how this thing is constructed I have no reason to believe it won't outlive me.
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A good quality belt really helps to distribute the weight.
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I've been very impressed with the Magpul Tejas. Two+ years of carrying every day and it still looks new. No sag, no wear marks except on the buckle. It's a little pricier than what you asked for though.
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I just went on email search and I bought nylon 5.11 belt on Mar 11, 2012. It has been 6 years, and works fine. Just the end of the belt are getting sloppy. I am going to use heat (lighter) method like paracord to see if it gets stiff.
I might have to go with 1.5 instead of 1.75. Few of my holster will not accomodate 1.75 belts.
lastly, I am sure lots of you guys remember that I sold bunch of leather 5.11 belt here about 7+ years ago? I kept few, and they are still running solid.
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