Low profile gun belt
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- BadCrosshairDay
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Low profile gun belt
I'm looking for a new gun belt to go with jeans and untucked t-shirts. Most of the gun belts I see are very thick and because of that, they stick out almost an inch at the buckle.
Currently using an Uncle Mike instructor belt, but it has a velcro material that goes all the way around.
Any suggestions?
Currently using an Uncle Mike instructor belt, but it has a velcro material that goes all the way around.
Any suggestions?
- TSiWRX
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Re: Low profile gun belt
The Voulnd Gearworks ATLAS belt as well as others like it that uses a "G-hook" will take care of your buckle concerns.
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Re: Low profile gun belt
Check out Zlogonje for a BioThane belt. I have been rocking one for about 3 years now.
Sturdy - won't roll over or warp with the weight of the gun/mags. Also thin - so it blends well without looking like a gun belt. Absolutely no stretching on my belt. It holds it shape quite well.
Added benefit (at least in my mind) is that the belt is "grippy". Your holster and mag carrier will not slide around easily on this belt.
http://www.zlogonje.com/belts.php/biothane-belts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Sturdy - won't roll over or warp with the weight of the gun/mags. Also thin - so it blends well without looking like a gun belt. Absolutely no stretching on my belt. It holds it shape quite well.
Added benefit (at least in my mind) is that the belt is "grippy". Your holster and mag carrier will not slide around easily on this belt.
http://www.zlogonje.com/belts.php/biothane-belts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Low profile gun belt
My favorite belt is from 5.11: http://www.lapolicegear.com/511-59503-b ... -belt.html
It's thin and has a center reinforcing layer to maintain stiffness. I haven't found another belt that can match the stiffness at this thickness.
At the buckle, it measured about 0.6" from the back side to the front top layer, buckled up. That's 3 layers plus the buckle thickness. Quite a bit less than the 1" you mentioned.
It's thin and has a center reinforcing layer to maintain stiffness. I haven't found another belt that can match the stiffness at this thickness.
At the buckle, it measured about 0.6" from the back side to the front top layer, buckled up. That's 3 layers plus the buckle thickness. Quite a bit less than the 1" you mentioned.
- BadCrosshairDay
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Re: Low profile gun belt
Thanks for the suggestions, they all look like they'd work just right.
Probably getting the atlas and the 5.11.
The atlas style is different from anything I've seen, and well reviewed so I want to try it. Unless my size - the only one out of stock- doesn't come back.
Chose the 5.11 over the biothane for the buckle style and the (fake?) basketweave look.
Any reason to go with a color other than black on the atlas? All my holster clips and handgun grips are black.
Probably getting the atlas and the 5.11.
The atlas style is different from anything I've seen, and well reviewed so I want to try it. Unless my size - the only one out of stock- doesn't come back.
Chose the 5.11 over the biothane for the buckle style and the (fake?) basketweave look.
Any reason to go with a color other than black on the atlas? All my holster clips and handgun grips are black.
- TSiWRX
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Re: Low profile gun belt
All the cool kids love gray or Multicam these days.BadCrosshairDay wrote: Any reason to go with a color other than black on the atlas? All my holster clips and handgun grips are black.
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Re: Low profile gun belt
The basketweave is an imprint on the belt, but over 2' away it looks pretty good.BadCrosshairDay wrote:Chose the 5.11 over the biothane for the buckle style and the (fake?) basketweave look.
The only thing to watch on the 5.11 is the screws and fasteners that hold the buckle to the leather via the loop. The fastener is an aluminum post, and if you find them loosening don't over tighten them and strip the threads of the fastener. That happened on one of mine - the aluminum threads were marginal - and 5.11 had to ship new fasteners to me. That belt is the one I've had the longest and it's still fine after four years of near daily use.
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Re: Low profile gun belt
Thanks for the info! The belt came in and I did have to undo one of those fasteners to get the label off all the way.pk47 wrote:The basketweave is an imprint on the belt, but over 2' away it looks pretty good.BadCrosshairDay wrote:Chose the 5.11 over the biothane for the buckle style and the (fake?) basketweave look.
The only thing to watch on the 5.11 is the screws and fasteners that hold the buckle to the leather via the loop. The fastener is an aluminum post, and if you find them loosening don't over tighten them and strip the threads of the fastener. That happened on one of mine - the aluminum threads were marginal - and 5.11 had to ship new fasteners to me. That belt is the one I've had the longest and it's still fine after four years of near daily use.
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Re: Low profile gun belt
Another vote for the Volund Gearworks belt. I've worn one for over two years now and love it. First one I recommend when asked. Very low pro for aiwb and for me hits a great balance of stiffness with enough flexibility to be all day comfortable.
Also recently got a Nexbelt to try out for the heck of it. The "ratchet" design that makes incremental adjustments very easy. You can check out vids on YouTube on it and see if that type interests you. It's not as solid feeling as the Volund, but stiff enough for carry (their tactical version) and is pretty slick in terms of operation. I like it.
Also recently got a Nexbelt to try out for the heck of it. The "ratchet" design that makes incremental adjustments very easy. You can check out vids on YouTube on it and see if that type interests you. It's not as solid feeling as the Volund, but stiff enough for carry (their tactical version) and is pretty slick in terms of operation. I like it.
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Re: Low profile gun belt
The Primary & Secondary closed FB group has a running topic today about belts and AIWB carry. If you're not in the group, but have FB, let me know.
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Re: Low profile gun belt
These are probably too thick, but I toss out the link anyway for your perusal.
https://www.hanksbelts.com/collections/ ... -gun-belts
https://www.hanksbelts.com/collections/ ... -gun-belts
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