What range belt do you use?

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Not really referring to typical dress style leather belts, more of dedicated range belts that are setup with mag holders, etc.

I have used a duty belt for years but they tend to wear out after about a year even though they can still be used. They become quite flimsy and without the dedicated inside belt become quite uncomfortable.

Have a AWR (advanced war fighting systems) (https://awsin.com/) location a few miles from my home, planning a trip this week.

Thinking about a belt like this:

https://awsin.com/50725-lab-shooters-belt-system/

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It's been reviewed by "Mr. Guns and Gear"






What do you use? Pros/Cons?
 
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The whole "no buckle" thing concerns me....I come from a buckle world. Does just velcro actually hold well?

I have some black scorpion mag holders, those are top shelf.
 
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I wore Fatboys for a couple of summers in matches, but I get so sweaty I bought a 5.11 nylon rigger style belt. It does the job.
Infinitely adjustable, which is a plus.
 
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Both my limited rig and my budget production rig use ancient safariland outer belts with Velcro inner belt.

The only other belt I use is a wilderness nylon belt.
 
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McDirkale said:
The whole "no buckle" thing concerns me....I come from a buckle world. Does just velcro actually hold well?
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I actually prefer it. The belt stays adjusted where you want it. Regardless if it's the main fastener or a backup to a buckle, it does not slip.
Velcro is loud though. Don't know that matters with a range belt, but when you take it off, everyone knows.
 
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Yea as long as you have a keeper, a Velcro setup isn't going anywhere. I've seen guys have them start to peel off without a keeper, but there might be newer setups I'm not familiar with that don't do that.
 
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I have several two piece competition belts.
DAA, Scorpion, and something else. Maybe blade tech. It’s the way to go. Very rigid.
Even my 3gun belt, which carries a ton of weight, stays put.
Don’t even use a keeper. Just make sure I order with plenty of overlap.

Cant use a buckle as there is stuff being used on that real estate. Either mag holder or shotshell holder depending on rig.

Use a fatboy or nylon single for daily carry of small gun.
 
I wear a High Speed Gear Inc with a Cobra buckle on it just about everyday. The days I don’t, i wear a 5.11 rigger’s belt. Both are heavy duty belts that won’t break down no matter what you load on them. However, both are expensive.
 
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I have a HSGI slim grip belt with one of their rigger belts and the inner. Also have a bladetech competition belt when I want a lighter, less “tactical” setup.

if I were in the market for one I would buy this from blue alpha. Their belts are exceptional and U.S.A. made. Although the lead time on these can be quite long.

https://www.bluealphabelts.com/product-category/range-and-duty-belts/
 
HSGI belt with Velcro inner and I have a padded sir grip slim inner belt or just the Velcro inner belt. Love the cobra buckle


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McDirkale said:
The whole "no buckle" thing concerns me....I come from a buckle world. Does just velcro actually hold well?

I have some black scorpion mag holders, those are top shelf.
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The Velcro is across the whole belt. Yes, it does.


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