g_one
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It seems like there are more belt-makers out there than you can shake a stick at, and they come in all shades of quality and price. I try to consult google as much as possible before I post questions here, but I'm looking for advice on a new belt. Basically I want something that most of the time will just be a pants belt, but will be stout and sturdy enough to carry a full sized gun OWB on a hip holster.
The trouble I run into with belts is that I'm all gut and no hips, and I wear my belt just under my gut so I have to wear it tight. Most belts I've tried so far end up warping badly over time - cupping outward at the top and bottom all the way around, and the small-of-back section bows downward - but then again I've never really invested in a true, high-quality belt. The carhartt belt I have now lasted 6 months or so before it started to warp and sag; I still wear it, but when I strap a holster on it I have to keep tugging the waist of my pants upward.
This belt from comp-tac seems like it might be what I need, but any experienced OC'ers might be able to offer additional insight: http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=43&osCsid=pil3d9dsgv8nc206im7022k360
The trouble I run into with belts is that I'm all gut and no hips, and I wear my belt just under my gut so I have to wear it tight. Most belts I've tried so far end up warping badly over time - cupping outward at the top and bottom all the way around, and the small-of-back section bows downward - but then again I've never really invested in a true, high-quality belt. The carhartt belt I have now lasted 6 months or so before it started to warp and sag; I still wear it, but when I strap a holster on it I have to keep tugging the waist of my pants upward.
This belt from comp-tac seems like it might be what I need, but any experienced OC'ers might be able to offer additional insight: http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=43&osCsid=pil3d9dsgv8nc206im7022k360