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Gun belts just might be one of the most overlooked and neglected pieces of gear among gun owners. There\u2019s no shortage of guys holstering up with low-quality, droopy cloth belts or skinny dress belts and there is also a multitude of women showing off their supposed EDC on social media, clipped onto their shorts with no belt whatsoever. The end result is predictable: the weight of the gun drags the wearer\u2019s waistband down. Oddly enough it seems the wearer is oblivious to the issue. It is a problem, though. The use of a proper gun belt is vital. A good belt keeps your holstered gun close to your body without allowing it to slip, shift, fall or otherwise fail. Isn\u2019t keeping your gun secure your responsibility?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, which gun belts are the current frontrunners \u2013 and why? Read on to find out which manufacturers are leading the pack and what belts they make that might best fit your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Know what to look for in a quality gun belt. (Photo courtesy of Galco Gunleather)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Features<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

No, you can\u2019t just go to the store and grab a random belt.\nBelts created for heavy-duty use outside the gun world are rarely going to\nhandle a gun. Belts designed specifically for carrying tend to have stiffeners\nsuch as ABS, steel, or Kydex; belts made for not-a-gun use are often just\nthick, not properly reinforced. Stiffeners do it all including stopping the belt\nfrom twisting or sagging while also distributing the weight of your holstered\ngun and spare mags evenly. That leather Walmart belt is going to collapse\naround your gun at increasingly worse levels (and it can happen fast, even\nimmediately).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thickness is something to consider with gun belts. Those\ndesigned for heavier loads \u2013 think competition or LE \u2013 are wider, thicker, and\nreinforced. Remember, they are not one-size-fits-all. The loops on your holster\nwill fit certain belts but not necessarily every belt. That doesn\u2019t mean you\ncan\u2019t wear narrow belts ever again; companies like Galco Gunleather offer\nwell-made dress-style gun belts that work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Material is something the gun industry loves to argue about\namongst themselves. Leather-versus-nylon gun belt debates are never-ending.\nHere\u2019s the thing: each has its uses and can work well. Personally, I prefer\nquality leather but I do have nylon belts in my collection. Leather often helps\nyou blend in a bit more; wearing leather doesn\u2019t scream \u201cgun\u201d it simply says\n\u201cbelt.\u201d Nylon gun belts tend to have a more tactical look. That is not to say\nyou cannot or should not wear them but only to be aware the design might call\nmore attention to you. The Gray Man concept might seem cliched but that doesn\u2019t\nmean it\u2019s wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to look for in a leather belt include internal stiffeners or double-thickness designs, rugged stitching or reinforced stitching, and full-grain or top-grain leather. In nylon, check out belts that are rigid, double-layered, and have stiffeners. Stitching for nylon should be like stitching in leather: uniform with zero fraying and, ideally, double-stitching. The belt should be stiff enough to keep its shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A word on hardware: yes, it matters. Buckles and fasteners aren\u2019t all created equally. The metal used for your belt\u2019s hardware must be tough enough it can\u2019t be bent by hand – yes, I\u2019ve seen a few metal buckles and prongs I could bend with minimal effort. It\u2019s rare, but it does happen. As for the different buckle styles, there are a lot of them out there and one isn\u2019t necessarily better than the other. Prong-style buckles should be long enough to stay in place; cobra-style or similar buckles shouldn\u2019t be too easy to open. Your buckle shouldn\u2019t pop open at the tiniest bit of pressure or twisting. It would be great if your belt stayed in place during force-on-force, grappling, and a fight for control of a gun, wouldn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjustability. Leather belts should have a minimum of half a dozen holes; nylon should be adjustable at significant length beyond just an inch or two. Nylon belts are made ratchet-style and with Velcro. Both options work, although, for me, ratchet-style has proven more secure. Necessary length is going to depend on how you carry, too. For IWB carry you need a longer belt than you do for just walking around with no gun tucked in your waistband. Galco Gunleather advises you measure a belt you already have from the end of its buckle to the hole you use then round up to the closest even size. Oh, and you need a little more length if you carry not only your gun but a magazine holster IWB. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Galco Gunleather Heavy Duty Instructors Belt. (Photo courtesy of Galco Gunleather)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Galco Gunleather<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is a two-fer. Galco Gunleather is often seen as the\npurveyor of all things leather \u2013 it\u2019s even in the company\u2019s name \u2013 but they do\nmake good quality Kydex and nylon products. Their Heavy Duty Instructors Belt\nis one such option. It\u2019s 1 \u00bd-inches thick and constructed from SCUBA webbing\nwith a drop-forged parachute-spec buckle with a Robar Roguard finish. You could\nsay it\u2019s made to last. It maintains its shape and rigidity well and is offered\nfor up to a 49-inch waist.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Galco Gunleather Cobra Tactical Belt has, as the name suggests, a Cobra-style buckle. These buckles are both secure and tough enough to withstand heavy use. The Cobra Tactical Belt is made using Type 13 nylon webbing for durability, has five independent rows of stitching for superior rigidity, and is 1 \u00bd-inches wide (so it fits most holster loops as well as the average belt loop on your pants). Galco makes it in the same sizes as the aforementioned Heavy Duty Instructors Belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Galco Gunleather SB5 Sport Belt. (Photo courtesy of Galco Gunleather)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On the leather side, Galco Gunleather makes the SB5 Sport Belt, a belt I\u2019ve used for years (it is possible I own several of them). The SB5 Sport Belt is made with fully-lined premium cowhide, is 1 \u00be-inches wide, and features a solid-brass casual-style buckle. This belt has stood the test of time for me through a number of high-round-count classes, force-on-force work, and countless hunts. It\u2019s well-made, sturdy, and has yet to fail. (If you want a dressier belt there\u2019s always the Galco Gunleather CB3 Concealable Contour Belt. That one is also made using a fully-lined premium cowhide and has a nickel-plated solid brass buckle. It\u2019s 1 \u00bd thick but tapers to one inch at the buckle for a dressier appearance.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: www.galcogunleather.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Crossbreed Classic Gun Belt. (Photo courtesy of Crossbreed)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Crossbreed <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Crossbreed makes the belt I favor for my Glock 48 (the gun I also carry in their Supertuck holster, among other Crossbreed designs). The Crossbreed Classic Gun Belt is the company\u2019s basic-yet-tough leather belt featuring a woven nylon webbing strap stiffener. The core not only makes it sturdier, it prevents it from losing its shape over time. I can attest to its efficacy considering I\u2019ve had one of my Crossbreed Classic Gun Belts for more than five years. The Classic Gun Belt is made using precisely-cut, premium seven-ounce leather with recessed 277-thread stitching. The belt is also available with double stitching as an add-on. It\u2019s \u00bc-inches thick and made in either 1.25-inches or 1.5-inches (you choose). It features a prong-style buckle and has seven holes. And if you want something a bit different there\u2019s the Crossbreed Quick Ship Founder\u2019s Series Crossover Gun Belt. Rather than the prong buckle of the Classic, the Crossover has a slide buckle which eliminates the need for holes and makes it highly adjustable. It can be nice not to be forced to use a specific hole for sizing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Crossbreed Cobra Nylon Gun Belt. (Photo courtesy of Crossbreed)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there\u2019s also nylon. Crossbreed\u2019s Cobra Nylon Belt is another one that\u2019s found its way into my regular rotation. It\u2019s made from two layers of 1.5-inch nylon, making it crazy rigid, and it has a 1.5-inch slim-style cobra buckle. Slim is good for buckles because it reduces bulging beneath your shirt. In addition to the cobra buckle, it also has Velcro. It\u2019s easily adjusted but firm; I\u2019ve never had issues with this belt slipping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of good gun belts out there. These are just\nsuggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: www.crossbreedholsters.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Simply Rugged Gun Belts. (Photo courtesy of Simply Rugged)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Simply Rugged Holsters<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Simply Rugged is a company founded and owned by Rob Leahy, a gun guy I\u2019ll forever associate with Gunsite Academy. Leahy lives near Gunsite in Arizona and is a boss so awesome that he takes his employees to the renowned academy for training on a regular basis. His leatherwork is both functional and beautiful. You\u2019ll find Rob makes more traditional leather belts \u2013 and there are naysayers who claim they absolutely must be more firmly reinforced to function as gun belts \u2013 but his belts have stood the test of time and serious use. Leahy knows his way around belts and holsters. If you\u2019re in the market for a custom belt, whether one made of the expected cowhide or a more exotic leather, you want Simply Rugged. His work is stellar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: www.simplyrugged.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Blackhawk! CQB Riggers Belt. (Photo courtesy of Blackhawk!)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Blackhawk! <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For a heavy-duty tactical belt there\u2019s the Blackhawk! CQB Riggers Belt. This belt is made to serve as a blend of superior security and easy use, and it does get the job done. It\u2019s made from uber-tough web nylon and the hardware meets PIA-H-7195 standards. The hardware in question is a Cobra-style quick-detach buckle and adapter designed so your belt can be tightly secured but also easily unbuckled throughout the day. A hook-and-loop secures the long end of the belt. Solid-colored Blackhawk! CWB Riggers Belts are made from nylon with a 1.75-inch 7,000-pound tensile strength and MultiCam belts are 1.75-inches with a 5,000-pound tensile strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: www.blackhawk.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 1791 Gunleather Gun Belt. (Photo courtesy of 1791 Gunleather)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1791 Gunleather<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 1791 Gunleather gun belt is, unsurprisingly, leather. Their Gun Belt 01 is crafted using high-quality leather and heavily reinforced. 100% American full-grain, a 14-ounce cowhide is used for durability along with a steel prong buckle and Chicago screws. The belt measures 1.5-inches wide and sizes range from 32\/36 to 48\/52. 1791 produces this belt in Stealth Black and Classic Brown. If you want a basic-yet-sturdy leather belt from a reputable company, take a look. 1791 Gunleather manufactures quite a few great holsters, too. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with this manufacturer you definitely want to check out their site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: www.1791gunleather.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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