Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
My hanks is still holding up. No issues with full size 1911 or Glock 30.
Conceal Carry Belts.
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Acer-m14
.950 JDJ
video from last year ..
GTN
.308 Win
Mine gets delivered today. I’ll give a report in a couple days.
I got mine on a 25% off deal the other night and it came out to like $65 shipped
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GTN
.308 Win
After wearing the We The People Tactical belt I will say it’s very comfortable for every day wearing. It’s real stiff for gun support. I will say it’s different then a normal belt to put on but I’ll get used to it
My blue alpha EDC came today. Seems pretty decent. I'm a little nervous about the plastic buckle but I'm sure it's an ok design or people would be complaining about it if it frequently breaks.
I just have to figure out the best way to wear it and position it and which way I want the buckle and the fold back part to go.
I just have to figure out the best way to wear it and position it and which way I want the buckle and the fold back part to go.
I've been using that plastic buckle for like 2 or 3 years now
I offset the buckle over one belt loop on my right side.. so the bucket is above my front pocket
For appendix?
Yes this leaves my whole front part "slick"
MikeyCNY
6.5 Creedmoor
I've been working on a long-term test to compare belts, but I've been using the Nexbelt EDC Supreme Appendix for months and love it - Men's Belt, Nexbelt EDC Supreme Appendix Black 38mm Nylon Gun Utility Harness Ratchet Belt for Concealed Carry : Sports & Outdoors
I will warn you, it's Made in China (but so is my Holosun).. (if anyone has experience with a Made-in-USA version that competes let me know.)
I've been comparing it to a KORE Essentials belt - the KORE has a much bigger buckle, and it seems slightly stiffer, though for IWB or Appendix carry of a smaller gun (P365XL is my go-to), the Nexbelt is perfect. KORE might be better for OWB, needs more testing on my part as I really only OWB at the range or during winter.
I will warn you, it's Made in China (but so is my Holosun).. (if anyone has experience with a Made-in-USA version that competes let me know.)
I've been comparing it to a KORE Essentials belt - the KORE has a much bigger buckle, and it seems slightly stiffer, though for IWB or Appendix carry of a smaller gun (P365XL is my go-to), the Nexbelt is perfect. KORE might be better for OWB, needs more testing on my part as I really only OWB at the range or during winter.
minderasr
6.5 Creedmoor
Good info here. I've been looking into a belt with the ratcheting system, as I'd like to dip my toes into AIWB carry. Kore and Nexbelt in particular. I'd like to side load the belt, in other words place the buckle to the 9 o'clock position for this. And don't want anything to do with velcro.
I watched a video of someone complaining the Nextbelt buckle failed on him. They quickly sent a replacement, but that one failed too. He suggested the Kore Essentials was the better option. I think John Lovell (Warrior Poet Society) recommends the Kore Essentials as well. I brought this up today at the LGS, and the employee told me he had the buckle of a Kore belt fail on him.
Has your opinion changed, or are you still perfering the Nexbelt?
GTN
.308 Win
I’ve got 2 Kore belts now that I got 2-3 months ago. 1 leather and 1 nylon. I really like them for CC and every day when not. These are my first ratchet style belts I love how you can readjust so easily and quick. They have different size buckles.
I looked at the nexbelt link. Looks like an identical system to the Kore belt
I looked at the nexbelt link. Looks like an identical system to the Kore belt
I’ve exclusively used my Kore Essentials belt everyday for the almost the last three years and never had an issue. I’d bet anyone with the failures most likely didn’t install the buckle correctly to begin with. It’s been rock solid and a great belt.
MikeyCNY
6.5 Creedmoor
I've been using the Nexbelt almost daily for CCW - still love it. The smaller buckle is great for AIWB, and I think it would work well with a side load. I've used the KORE belt rarely, though did use it last month at an Onsight Firearms class since I was carrying OWB along with mag holders, IFAK etc.. the extra stiffness helped.
Four years ago I had a different Nexbelt (non CCW version) that had the buckle snap off. It looked like cheap pot metal or something - I used to have a picture but can't seem to find it. They sent me a new buckle within a week and the new one seemed more robust. Haven't had issues since and I still use that belt for work.
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I've used this belt for the last 7 years for both duty use and off duty.
Neither belt shows any signs of use other than the buckle on the duty belt one having some paint wear.
MothMan
.338 Win Mag
I am 7 years in with this belt, some wear but no sag still good to go.
pshift
.338 Win Mag
This belt is losing its stiffness after almost 2 years. I will be looking for other options.GrooveLife EDC belt here. I love the magnetic clasp, the stiffness, the stretch, and the style. Holds my 92X just fine.
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minderasr
6.5 Creedmoor
I'm still hemming and hawing over which belt to get. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the Nexbelt buckle looks to be REALLY thick as compared to the Kore X5. Although I couldn't find an image with the perfect angle for the Kore with which to judge thickness.
I would think the thinner profile would be best. Since you have both belts, could you possibly provide images or measurements of buckle thickness?
Thanks for putting up with my questions/comments.
MikeyCNY
6.5 Creedmoor
Sure thing, here are some pictures, with a cat for scale -
Picture makes the buckles look thicker than they are - I still find the Nexbelt more comfortable, though like I've said the KORE is slightly stiffer. The smaller buckle size helps as well.
minderasr
6.5 Creedmoor
Thanks again! I have a sneaking suspicion I'll end up with both belts. 
minderasr
6.5 Creedmoor
I ended up ordering the Nexbelt Supreme Appendix. Damn this thing is stiff! A video on the Nexbelt website states to use a scissors to cut the belt to size. I think I might need a chainsaw to cut this thing! What did you use to cut the belt?
MikeyCNY
6.5 Creedmoor
Regular kitchen scissors, but they're sharp. Probably dulled a little after using on the belts - had to trim a little more to get an 'even' slice.
pshift
.338 Win Mag
I went with the Kore Tactical X5 and X7. Holds up to 8 pounds of gear. Perfect for me.
X5 is what I’ve used for years.
Acer-m14
.950 JDJ
my pants are still falling down .. i got no belt yet .. LOL
or my belt is so canceled my pants keep falling down lol
damn batteries died in the caliper to measure my jeans belt loop size ...
never thought that could be a issue in buying a belt
or my belt is so canceled my pants keep falling down lol
damn batteries died in the caliper to measure my jeans belt loop size ...
never thought that could be a issue in buying a belt
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Hierlevelz
9mm
Vedder works we'll for me..I own several for everyday use not just for CC.