New gun belt break in?

[IronMonster]

So I finally broke down and bought a real "gun belt". The Tejas marketed by Magpul.

I got it today, wore it around... And damn if the thing does not about saw you in half. I know the idea is for a gun belt to have more structure and be rigid, but this thing is like wearing a steel band around your middle.

Is there any way to break the thing in short of paying someone to wear it around for you for half a decade?

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[GOG]

That's the reason I wear a Wilderness belt. Maybe applying a judicious bit of Neetsfoot Oil might help. I know softeners defeat the purpose, but a man's got to breathe.

 

[Joe13]

Wash it then dry it repeatedly is how I soften up carharts. Not sure if that's doable or will destroy it....

 

[Kruel J]

I started recently carrying appendix. At first it freaking killed me. Then it got a little better. After two weeks and a few bruises I actually forget that I am carrying. When I was sitting/driving it WAS the worst. Now I barely notice.

 

[L84Cabo]

Well it looks like a hell of a belt. Good leather and polymer stiffener. Their video seems to make a point of it "not being too stiff," but stiffness is probably in the eye of the beholder. Before you do anything, however, I would give it a few weeks of daily wear to see what it does. If it's still to stiff, I'd call Magpul and ask them if they have any suggestions.

 

[DirectDrive]

I would contact Magpul on break-in while the belt is still returnable and make sure that this is what you want.

Another one to look at is Diamond D out of Alaska.
Their un-reinforced models are guaranteed not to fold.
Their reinforced models are done with segmented kydex.
I use double layer web, but the Diamond D product gets excellent field reports and I like that they're a small outfit putting out great product.
"Alaska Tough" Leather Belts