Gun belt for EDC concealed carry?

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  • cosermann

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    Fwiw - My Super Bio has 10 yrs on it. No stretching. No elongation of the holes. Still straight. And looks good too. Scratches are hidden well since the material is the same color all the way through (or most of the way).
     

    tgeorge21

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    I'm sick of replacing belts every few months from them getting chewed to death from the metal clips on my holsters.

    Anyone recommend a good brand designed for edc?
    I purchased a belt from Kore Essentials a year ago and it's still going strong. I carry every day and I am a...large individual. I am rough on my belts.
     

    nucular

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    I have a couple Kore belts and I really like them but here's the thing. If you are a relatively thin person, they do not work well for AIWB. For aiwb, you have to offset the buckle to one side of your body and because the overall buckle mechanism is soooo wide, it ends up digging into your hip bone. I love the ratchet system but I would like to find a belt with a narrower footprint. For now, whenever I aiwb I end up using a wilderness belt.
     

    Expat

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    I have a Kore and it must have stretched some. I have not lost weight, as much as I wish I had. I am going to have to trim it down almost 2 inches.
     

    BiscuitsandGravy

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    Another vote for Kore. Once you go to a 'click' adjustable belt you'll not go back to punched hole style. Have an everyday black nylon version and leather dress version. :thumbsup:
     

    duanewade

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    I've been wearing an old Uncle Mike's black web belt for better than 15 years. I did take and remove the velcro from it as I really saw no need for it as when I tuck the tail into the belt loop on my pants it keeps the belt from slipping through the buckle.

    I carry either a Shield or a Commander size 1911 IWB every day. Same belt and same holster (I was surprised!) every day.
     

    model1994

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    I got a hanks gunner about a year ago and have no complaints. It's my casual every-day belt regardless if it has a holster on it. But it can carry even big, heavy steel revolvers with their big, heavy leather holsters just fine, without being an uncomfortably rigid reinforced belt. A couple Chicago screws allow a quick change of the buckle for less-casual occasions. I'd recommend it if this is more your style.


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    michelob

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    I have had Kore belts for the past 4 years. They are stiff and provide good support for gun and holster. They have ratchet adjustment rather than holes. With traditional belts I always seemed fall between 2 holes. Kores adjust easily after a big meal or with weight gain or loss. The belts all come in a long length which is trimmed to desired size by the owner. I still wear my first one. It functions as well as the day I got it. They make web and leather belts. Both have the same degree of stiffness and support.
    I love my Kore belt. It does great with IWB and OWB carry. I also have a Hank’s leather belt but prefer the Kore. I am interested in the Groove belt, too.
     

    led4thehed2

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    I like the Daltech Bull Belt. Admittedly, I have not tried any other true "gun belts", but mine is...over 10 years old and still works for me. Hell, it might be "worn out", I don't know how to tell, but it isn't falling apart and is still comfortable and works for me.
     

    spalfano

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    I'm sick of replacing belts every few months from them getting chewed to death from the metal clips on my holsters.

    Anyone recommend a good brand designed for edc?
    As ridiculous as this might sound, I got a great one on eBay. It’s called a tactical superbio daltech force gun belt. Its 3 years old and worn every single day and looks brand new still. It’s super strong and polymer coated so it’s never dirty or stinky or anything. You can also check out the belts on eclipse holsters website. My friend and my wife both got their belts there and have had them for years with no issues.
     

    cg21

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    So. I love my daltech belt hasn’t failed me for years. But after getting this kore belt this weekend at the show….. wow. Obviously I cannot speak to the durability of the materials or ratchet mechanism. But as of right now this thing is great, I definitely see it replacing the daltech. The micro adjustment is great well worth the $50 to give it a shot. (Non- paid endorsement)
     

    nucular

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    I really like my Kore but not for AIWB. I was really looking forward to this tier 1 belt when they announced it until I saw the price.

     
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