It has been a while since I made a post about gear, mostly because I don’t get gear sent for review. (I ain’t tactical enough?)
Since I lost so much weight, my The Wilderness tactical belts which were the only belts I used, were rendered obsolete. They are worn but still in great shape, but they no longer fit me nor carry the gun safely because they just simply drop from my waist. So I went looking for another belt and possibly in non-tactical look, just a nice leather belt stiff enough to carry concealed safely.
After checking around online, I bought the Kore Black Leather Gun Belt. It has a ratchet system rather than holes or the velcro patches to secure and I have to say I am impressed: It is comfortable to wear and it does keep the holster nice and tight against your body. I like the ratchet system as I can adjust it tighter or looser by fractions of an inch. The belt itself looks great: a conservative black look with a buckle that looks good but it is not flashy.
Here is the video from the manufacturer:
The regular belt covers pant sizes from 22 to 44 and then they have the 44 to 54 size so that should cover most everybody. Only one recommendation: Practice unlocking the belt a lot. It is not hard, but it is a totally new skill set that your hands need to learn and having an urgent need to partake seating at the porcelain throne is not the moment to develop those skills.
Final thought? I am happy with the belt. I will se myself buying another in the future.
Sounds good, and that’s the best reason in the world to need new gear!
Congrats on the weight loss and thank you for the tip on a belt I had no idea anyone was making ratchet belts in leather vs nylon.
I have two normal belts that use that type of buckle/adjustment systems, made from two different suppliers. I love the fit and adjustability. That said, both buckles only allow about 1/4-3/8” insertion of the belt on the clamp end and both cut the tip off the belt and dropped my pants loose. How far does this belt insert into the “dead end” of the buckle?
I bought 2 of these recently, to try something different. I’ve been using 1-3/4″ belts (heavy leather and riggers belts).
I bought a 1-1/2″ in leather and their heavier synthetic 1-3/4″ belt. I was hesitant about going back to 1-1/2″ belt because the wider belts do a great job holding up the weight of a gun and mags, but I have to say the Kore leather belt does a really good job. The main benefit is the ratchet buckle system. Being able to fine tune the tightness and adjust on the fly is something I can get used to. The heavier belt will be for range work, and is quite sturdy. It easily holds a pistol, mags and a compliment of rifle mags with no issues.
Thanks! I was needing a new belt. Unfortunately in my case it’s not the loss of the weight that has me needing a new belt.
Chris: *MY* story, is that I’m stocking up on calories, against the zombie apocalypse.
I have one for dressing up. It held a Kimber compact .45 OK.