Rigger / rescue belt for gunbelt?

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Wilderness Instructor gunbelt: ~ $45
Uncle Mike's synthetic gunbelt: ~ $30
BlackHawk Rigger's belt: ~ $30
Generic rigger's belt ~ $10 = priceless?

http://www.scarmysurplus.com/catalog/riggers_belt_4443503.htm

Will any rigger's / rescue belt be stiff enough and function well as a gunbelt?

I need an inexpensive range belt for a full-size auto. I only need it to carry a holster and mags openly, not to hold up my pants or anything else. How about the standard US pistol belt with a padded liner?

Thanks for opinions!
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[stevelyn]

I have a Wilderness Instructor belt that I wear pretty much exclusively. It's the three-stitch model with a polymer stiffener and I can't recommend it enough.
I guess it would depend on whether the Riggers belt has a stiffener or provides you enough support for your purposes.

[RKCheung]

You could try these leather garrison belts - http://www.qmuniforms.com/moreInfoGroup.asp?T1=Q53+194+28&Cat=

They aren't Milt Sparks quality, that's for sure, but they are pretty stiff and it's only $10.

[stdlrf11]

Look into 5.11 belts. I have the operator and I'm going to get the trainer. They have a stiff liner that keeps the gun from sagging.

stdlrf11

[usp_fan]

The wilderness belt is the standard against which all other "rigger" belts are measured for a reason. I personally think the 5 stich 1.5" belt is perfect. It doesn't need the polymer stiffener unless you are gaming or carrying lots of wieght.

--usp_fan