What Belts are you guys using?
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What is your purpose? I run a T-Rex Arms Orion with various pouches for carbine and pistol in training and competition. Good setup that does not require an inner belt with female attachment. Super easy on/off and stays put just wearing gym shorts. Highly recommended. I’m sure with a different configuration it’d work for PRS as well.
Cannot repel from it though if that concerns you.
Cannot repel from it though if that concerns you.
sorry, should have been more specific! Looking for something for carbine and pistol training and comp. definitely not for any PRS purposes.
If you're running casual or a suit for CCW/EDC or EPD work, then nothing beats a Beltman Double Stitched Dual Layer bullhide gun belt with internal stiffener. Fuckin belt is amazing.
If it is a 2-piece belt system for comps, range work, or tac use, then Ronin Tactics Task Force Belt. (Side note: if run-in an AR and pistol, there are no better pouches on the market than the Esstac Kywi pouches and they go perfectly with this belt or any belt for that matter).
If it is more minimalistic and basic cobra buckle gun belt style, then a T-Rex Arms Nova, HSGI cobra belt, or any of the hundreds of other stiff cobra 1.5" belts will do ya fine.
Whatever ya do, stay away from those massive over belts with the padding and 4 rows of Molle. That shit was cool for about thirty seconds until everyone was like "wait a minute, there is way too much bulk and material here. Let's rethink this."
If you want a "do all" kind of system, then grab any gun belt with velcro loop on the inside (most cobra gun belt makers offer this now and the dedicated 2-piece systems obviously come standard with it) and pick up an HSGI Micro Grip Panel. This will allow you to run your gun belt through your loops for every day use or to keep it staged with the micro grip panel attached so you can grab and toss it on over your clothing/boxers/PJs/T-Rex Onesie Nightgown without having to run it through your loops.
I have all three as all three mentioned above (except the micro grip panel) and would definitely purchase again if I had to do it over.
If it is a 2-piece belt system for comps, range work, or tac use, then Ronin Tactics Task Force Belt. (Side note: if run-in an AR and pistol, there are no better pouches on the market than the Esstac Kywi pouches and they go perfectly with this belt or any belt for that matter).
If it is more minimalistic and basic cobra buckle gun belt style, then a T-Rex Arms Nova, HSGI cobra belt, or any of the hundreds of other stiff cobra 1.5" belts will do ya fine.
Whatever ya do, stay away from those massive over belts with the padding and 4 rows of Molle. That shit was cool for about thirty seconds until everyone was like "wait a minute, there is way too much bulk and material here. Let's rethink this."
If you want a "do all" kind of system, then grab any gun belt with velcro loop on the inside (most cobra gun belt makers offer this now and the dedicated 2-piece systems obviously come standard with it) and pick up an HSGI Micro Grip Panel. This will allow you to run your gun belt through your loops for every day use or to keep it staged with the micro grip panel attached so you can grab and toss it on over your clothing/boxers/PJs/T-Rex Onesie Nightgown without having to run it through your loops.
I have all three as all three mentioned above (except the micro grip panel) and would definitely purchase again if I had to do it over.
Get away from the battle belt thing. I went over it in length as to why in a thread a while back.
If you want a belt for carbine/pistol/combat shooting you need to look at it as something that will supplement your primary gear and/or wont be on you all the time depending on what you are doing/what your needs are.
With that said, the best I've found is the AWS system as I always wear the underbelt regardless and can then 'attach' the upper portion that has my sidearm, pistol reload and the option for 2xM4 mags on it. Can be scaled up or down from that as well.
If you want a belt for carbine/pistol/combat shooting you need to look at it as something that will supplement your primary gear and/or wont be on you all the time depending on what you are doing/what your needs are.
With that said, the best I've found is the AWS system as I always wear the underbelt regardless and can then 'attach' the upper portion that has my sidearm, pistol reload and the option for 2xM4 mags on it. Can be scaled up or down from that as well.
You like the AWS? I stopped in their shop back when I was in that little sexy town of Fayetteville ::violently projectile vomits in mouth and tries to hold it in with one hand:: and it was just sort of eh. The Molle panel thing is kinda cool though, and I can see it saving time for scaling the load out... If you found yourself needing to do that constantly. The 2-piece belt system is where it is at for a dedicated solid setup. I was skeptical of them when I first heard of this new coolness, but that Ronin TF belt is the tits and made me a believer.
#FuckTheBattleBeltsOf2012Era #WhyAreTheyStillAThing #MoreImportantlyWhyAreTheyStillMassive
im not keen for full on battle belts, most likely for the same reasons you are against them, without going into too much detail.
I'm like 90% sure the Ronin stuff is made by AWS, or at least some of it. It's simple, well made, no frills or bullshit hanging off it (unless you want it to. see: dont) and it just works.
I went through the battlebelt phase back in the mid 2000s and realized quickly why it wasn't going to work for me in that I needed to be able to scale, yet not constantly re-do everything as well as not have this giant, ever rotating girdle on for like 1-2 things.
Primarily it was dependant on it I was going to run convoys all day or be dismounted as well as what primary I'd have dependant on either. So either I fucked around and moved shit on/off the belt every time (which never worked for different mag pouch sizes), have multiple pre-setup belts or then got into adding/removing shit from my PC (retarded). This also caused issues with how a hydro panel or attached ruck worked because anything on the rear of the belt would constantly have the ruck ride on top of it (very retarded).
The inner belt I wear all the time to hold my pants up; I dont use the AWS inner, I use the hypalone (sp?) one from Snakeater Tactical as its much more flexible, much thinner, has a keeper and is basically weightless. Do NOT use the AWS inner - it sucks.
The outher is the perfect balance of stiff and flexible. I've tried almost every belt and this one was the happy medium. The closest I found other than the AWS was the First Spear Assaulters Belt, but they are made in the reverse hook/loop orientation as to what has become 'normal'.
My outer belt is 90% because I want/need a sidearm for whatever I'm doing. The other 10% is that I can quickly add 1-2 Mk21 mags, 1-2M110 mags or have another alternative for something mission specific as I have a pretty heavy rule against changing my PC layout. If I don't need any of this to scale, the extra platform mags for a non primary, or a sidearm, I don't wear the belt.
eta - I may try a Shuto belt as I've been curious about the sewn on webbing versus a slick belt.
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I still have an Ares Ranger belt that I use once in a while. I used it for raven holsters and handgun/carbine mag carriers.
I tried the battle belt set up at home, didn’t like it.
I’ve since switched to magpul tejas for cc, more comfortable on the belly.
I tried the battle belt set up at home, didn’t like it.
I’ve since switched to magpul tejas for cc, more comfortable on the belly.
Then go take a look at Beltman Belts. Cant get any more simplistic than a tough yet classy leather dress belt. The belt says that you're formal but the pistol says that you're here to shoot someone in the face.
I run a Ronin Tactics belt. A little spendy but very solid. I prefer a two belt system, it's a very stiff outer belt, and it's not as wide as some others, which I like. You can get it with or without a D-ring, but I'd add that the D ring is designed for helicopter operations, not for rappelling or SPIES stuff.
Horsehide from the Beltman in NC, a Tucker Gunleather or a London Bridge Trading web belt when in street clothes.
For playing tacticool this is three pages of great suggestions/thought I went through.
www.snipershide.com
Love what I ended up with.
Note what I ended up with wasnt "belt" singular but "belts" plural.
There is never just one purchase.
For playing tacticool this is three pages of great suggestions/thought I went through.
Thinking I need a Battle Belt
Planning to take a carbine course this spring and a Battle Belt seems to me the way I want to go for carrying pistol, a shingle with three rifle mags and three pistol mags, and dump pouch. Shouldnt need a lot but can add if need be. Im considering the HSGI slim belt with 2 rows of Molle and a...
www.snipershide.com
Love what I ended up with.
Note what I ended up with wasnt "belt" singular but "belts" plural.
There is never just one purchase.
Canvas... links don’t feed for s$)+ in a Vickers or a Maxim.
Sirhr
Sirhr
I bought an imitation leather one in Vegas last weekend because I forgot mine at home. I'll send it to you if you're a size large.
Been wearing this for a few years. Works for work pants, tactical pants, on an airplane, at a wedding. Awesome for an everyday belt.
VooDoo
I have been using the Volund Gear Works Micro battle belt V3 as a duty belt for about 2 years.
Can't complain and am looking at going to the V2 so i can use an issued buckle and draw less attention to the belt, worth a look as they are lower profile and use an inner belt / keepers.
I prefer a more rigid inner belt so use a HSGI velcro inner belt.
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Can't complain and am looking at going to the V2 so i can use an issued buckle and draw less attention to the belt, worth a look as they are lower profile and use an inner belt / keepers.
I prefer a more rigid inner belt so use a HSGI velcro inner belt.
2" Micro Battle Belt V1 | Micro Battle Belts | Volund Gearworks
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I think you meant Blue Alpha Gear..... I always get the two mixed up.
