What is the best reasonably priced tac belt for conceal carry?

[Knobgoblin]

Here's a little comparison that might help you...

This is a Wilderness Instructor Belt..the one with the insert...with a year's worth of wear. Many people rave about these belts. I did too when it was all I knew. Note that the buckles on these are really heavy. Also note that the lateral rigidity across the width of the belt is still pretty good...the belt won't fold over on itself across its width. But the torsional rigidity throughout the length of the belt sucks.
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Here's a Milt Sparks leather belt that is still pretty new (less than 6 months of combined wear). It's got a normal buckle for a leather belt. Great belt if you you're looking for leather.

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Here's an Ares Aegis Enhanced with five years of daily wear. The buckle on this is as heavy as the Wilderness buckle...
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I like everything but the buckle.

Might try one tho.

 

[Member 53328]

I like everything but the buckle.

Might try one tho.

I've had mine for over 10 years. I doubted the buckle at first as well. But the tension is rock solid.

 

[TNThomas]

Bailing twine. About 6 loops around the waste should be about 7 cents.

 

[Knobgoblin]

I've had mine for over 10 years. I doubted the buckle at first as well. But the tension is rock solid.

This is stupid, but I've gotten used to the "helicopter safety attachment point " thing.
I clip my dog's leash to it , and have a couple other situations where it's been uniquely handy.

 

[Member 53328]

Bailing twine. About 6 loops around the waste should be about 7 cents.

Heaven forbid you gotta take a $hit. Other than that it sounds good to me.

 

[L84Cabo]

I like everything but the buckle.

Might try one tho.

Note that the new buckles are made from polymer and not steel. So they should be a lot lighter.

 

[TNThomas]

Heaven forbid you gotta take a $hit. Other than that it sounds good to me.

Thats what my high school in Idaho kept in the front office for students who wore their jeans low, haha

 

[TNThomas]

But in all seriousness, these are good belts for the money. The nylon is doubled up to provide some rigidity, plenty good enough, ive wore 2 of them for about 10 years.
https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/bis...5JdJlDAnaKWnCF6wJkxoClP0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[titsonritz]

Forgot about OSOE

 

[American123]

I like the 5.11 double thick nylon belt. It's infinitely adjustable which helps get the right amount of tension I want. It's also sub $30. It's not one I would wear for anything where the belt was visible though.

 

[GWS]

I have 2 belts by Hank's and they are good, stout heavy leather. No rolling over with a 1911 in holster when carried all day. And they can be used as a regular belt for casual dress. They are good, quality belts. I'm very glad my old man never had one of these.

 

[coop44]

The traditional Jethro Bodine belt?