Best nylon EDC gun belt?

[jsharmon7]

I have a BioBelt that I love, but I may need to invest in a nylon/web gun belt. I want something sturdy like the BioBelt, but with a Cobra buckle or the D ring-style buckle. Basic black is needed. What are your recommendations?

I know there are other threads, but I need something beyond the standard “get a BioBelt” suggestions.

 

[Vigilant]

Wilderness Tactical I think they still make a 5 Stitch Frequent Flyer.

 

[Vigilant]

If you’re not set on double rings, the Graith Specialist is n extremely comfortable belt designed for AIWB, but stiff enough to carry other gear as well. Cobra buckles, depending on the pants, are a pain in the ass.

 

[jsharmon7]

If you’re not set on double rings, the Graith Specialist is n extremely comfortable belt designed for AIWB, but stiff enough to carry other gear as well. Cobra buckles, depending on the pants, are a pain in the ass.

That’s my concern on the Cobra buckle, but I know some come with a 1” female end to go through belt loops. The belt will be worn with 5.11 style pants, so the loops will be sturdier than normal pants.

 

[obijohn]

I've been wearing the Uncle Mikes instructor's belt for years. Tried one out to see if an affordable option was viable, this one is.

 

[EvilElmo]

I have no personal experience with their nylon belts but Kore's leather belts are nice. I would imagine the nylon ones hold up well too: https://www.koreessentials.com/collections/gun-belts

 

[jsx1043]

What size do you need and what color? IF you need one fairly quick for work, I have a black 5.11 Operator (no cobra buckle) that might work for you. I believe it's a large.

I prefer 1.75" and they are usually stiffer as well. There is a big assortment of 1.5" available out there, not as many 1.75" without paying for it. I like Volund Gearworks, the 5.11 Operator belt and had good luck with a TAG cobra belt a while back. The 5.11 Maverick has a 1" end so it could thread pretty well also.

 

[jsharmon7]

What size do you need and what color? IF you need one fairly quick for work, I have a black 5.11 Operator (no cobra buckle) that might work for you. I believe it's a large.

I prefer 1.75" and they are usually stiffer as well. There is a big assortment of 1.5" available out there, not as many 1.75" without paying for it. I like Volund Gearworks, the 5.11 Operator belt and had good luck with a TAG cobra belt a while back. The 5.11 Maverick has a 1" end so it could thread pretty well also.

I don’t need it right away, but I appreciate the offer! It’s a potential change being discussed for our division. I’m just looking ahead to what I might want to go with if it happens. Does the 1.75” work well with tac pants like 5.11, First Tactical, etc.?

 

[jsx1043]

I don’t need it right away, but I appreciate the offer! It’s a potential change being discussed for our division. I’m just looking ahead to what I might want to go with if it happens. Does the 1.75” work well with tac pants like 5.11, First Tactical, etc.?

Yes, in fact I feel they work better than the narrower belts because they fill up the belt loops more, and I think support your load more effectively. It also depends on your equipment, and whether it has 1.5" or 1.75" belt loops attached. My regular loadout for those times were a Safarilaand ALS holster, a kydex double mag pouch and my radio on a clip. My radio moved up to my vest when donned.

I actually changed up my loadout to improve a bit, but I wasn't doing "soft uniform" stuff anymore... I changed it to the TAG 1.75" cobra belt, which I used as a "mini gun belt" and used the ALS holster, a nylon cuff pouch, a single pistol mag pouch and a single rifle mag pouch, which was used for the radio when out of the vest, then my radio was moved up to the vest and the rifle mag re-inserted. I found it to be a lot more comfortable and I didn't have problems with anything digging in to me or riding too high for an external vest. (I don't know if that's part of the direction you're going, just my experience.)

 

[Trigger Time]

Wilderness or SOE. There are no comparisons

 

[hpclayto]

I've been wearing the Uncle Mikes instructor's belt for years. Tried one out to see if an affordable option was viable, this one is.

Same. I finally bought another one after like 8 years of use because the Velcro was starting to wear out. I’ve tried cobra styles but even with a smaller buckle hat will feed through loops I found it to be a pain.

 

[Vigilant]

Same. I finally bought another one after like 8 years of use because the Velcro was starting to wear out. I’ve tried cobra styles but even with a smaller bu joe that will feed through loops I found it to be a pain.

My original Wilderness turned 20 last year, and is still usable, a little ratty but usable.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

What size do you need and what color? IF you need one fairly quick for work, I have a black 5.11 Operator (no cobra buckle) that might work for you. I believe it's a large.

I prefer 1.75" and they are usually stiffer as well. There is a big assortment of 1.5" available out there, not as many 1.75" without paying for it. I like Volund Gearworks, the 5.11 Operator belt and had good luck with a TAG cobra belt a while back. The 5.11 Maverick has a 1" end so it could thread pretty well also.

I am interested in the 5.11 belt if you want to part with it.

 

[freekforge]

I wear a blue alpha gear belt everyday I've had it for 3 years and it's still holding its shape. It's a cobra buckle. I was wearing a couple 511 belts but they were a pita.

 

[Sniper 79]

Been rocking a 5.11 daily for years. Plan on buying more in different flavors.

 

[jbombelli]

I don’t need it right away, but I appreciate the offer! It’s a potential change being discussed for our division. I’m just looking ahead to what I might want to go with if it happens. Does the 1.75” work well with tac pants like 5.11, First Tactical, etc.?

I've got a 1.75" that I never wear. When I bought it I wasn't paying attention. Got it home and... all my holsters and mag carriers are 1.5".

It's a large, fits 36"-38". You can have it if you want it.

 

[bwframe]

I invested in a few Wilderness Instructor belts with the titanium buckles. I'll be wearing them until I die.

Besides the obvious gun belt rigging, I've grown used to clipping my keys to the buckle.

A carbiner clipped to the webbing of the belt stays in place pretty well also. I spend a few months of the year with fishing gear clipped on while hiking the banks.

 

[ditcherman]

I have a 5.11 Double Duty TDU, Coyote on one side and black on the other, been wearing it for years and still going strong. I destroy leather belts in weeks to months for some reason.
The double duty is much stiffer than single sided and seems very supportive to me.

 

[Sheepdog103]

I have a metal core KORE Essentials belt in leather and nylon and it's FANTASTIC... wear them daily with no issues and great durability. Lightweight but almost zero flex... they're fantastic!

I have a BioBelt that I love, but I may need to invest in a nylon/web gun belt. I want something sturdy like the BioBelt, but with a Cobra buckle or the D ring-style buckle. Basic black is needed. What are your recommendations?

I know there are other threads, but I need something beyond the standard “get a BioBelt” suggestions.

 

[jsharmon7]

It's a large, fits 36"-38". You can have it if you want it.

I may send you a message shortly...


Thanks for all the suggestions. I’m going to check out a few options that popped up several times each. I think I’m going to wait and see if we make any changes in attire first.