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So I've got a really nice belt made by BrowncoatTactical and it has one of the smaller raptor buckles. However the buckles are still too big to fit through my belt loops on my jeans so I typically have to remove one side to get it through. Kind of a pain in the neck but it's a great belt that is super rigid.

Now I'm looking for something that I could use more conveniently every day and I found this new belt that uses a smaller Cobra Buckle that fits through standard belt loops. I might end up getting this one of these days soon. Wondering if anybody else has tried it yet.


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Been wearing the 5.11 Operator belt for the past few years. I'm on my 2nd one as I finally wore the velcro out. I love the infinite adjustability and it's super rigid with a 1.75" web. I even had a deputy comment on it being "heavy duty" last year as I went through security at the county courthouse for jury duty.

5.11 Tactical Operator 1 3/4" Wide Tactical Belt | Official 5.11 Site
 
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Nice try smart ass, I just dropped another pants size today.


Also,even the mini cobra buckles are a PITA to thread through belt loops. For EDC I think its best to stick to standard type buckles.
I have a Tuff Products mini cobra buckle belt, it was not at all convenient to get it through jean belt loops. Its waaay too big for me now anyway, still have it if any big fellas want it.
The belt I posted is plenty rigid for a OWB pistol, 2 pistol mags, 2 rifle mags, med kit and assorted small pouches.
 
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Celt said:
So I've got a really nice belt made by BrowncoatTactical and it has one of the smaller raptor buckles. However the buckles are still too big to fit through my belt loops on my jeans so I typically have to remove one side to get it through. Kind of a pain in the neck but it's a great belt that is super rigid.

Now I'm looking for something that I could use more conveniently every day and I found this new belt that uses a smaller Cobra Buckle that fits through standard belt loops. I might end up getting this one of these days soon. Wondering if anybody else has tried it yet.


Hybrid EDC Belt
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Honestly for EDC I so far am exceedingly pleased with my KORE Essentials "Tactical" belt:
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I own both of these belts, and several others, and have been planning to do a comparison between them. I wanted to get plenty of "wear time" on both before giving my thoughts, but I've almost completed switched over to the 'Klik' style belts (like the KORE Essentials above - I actually backed them on Kickstarter, but then I also backed the BlueAlpha belt as well....); the Cobra buckles, while very "tactical" looking are a pain to take off to change pants (or even holsters unless you're using paddle, soft loops or similar).

The other thing I like about the klik/click style belts is how adjustable they are.. ate a big holiday dinner, scarfed down way too much Chick-Fil-A (Cicero here I come!!), or just feeling bloated? Unclick once or twice and you'll feel better. Cobra belts are not so easily adjustable.

I found the KORE belt to be slightly more rigid as well. I also am trying out a BladeTech 'NexBelt' but it is no-where near as rigid. Good for IWB I'd say, probably not rigid enough for OWB, in my opinion..
 
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You got the nylon, plasti cored one? I've worn mine everyday for a month now, I haven't found it to be any more or less comfortable than me old leather belt. The main reason I got the KORE though is so I could cut it too the precise size I needed. Even after I measure with a tape measure and went off the realvant sizing guide the last two belts I ordered did not fit, both far too large. I really want to get a Ronin Tactics belt but I'm worruednthat thier sizing chart is jacked too. The cobra buckle belts do not have a whole lot of adjustment in them. With the KORE I have infinite adjustment.
 
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MikeyCNY said:
I own both of these belts, and several others, and have been planning to do a comparison between them. I wanted to get plenty of "wear time" on both before giving my thoughts, but I've almost completed switched over to the 'Klik' style belts (like the KORE Essentials above - I actually backed them on Kickstarter, but then I also backed the BlueAlpha belt as well....); the Cobra buckles, while very "tactical" looking are a pain to take off to change pants (or even holsters unless you're using paddle, soft loops or similar).

The other thing I like about the klik/click style belts is how adjustable they are.. ate a big holiday dinner, scarfed down way too much Chick-Fil-A (Cicero here I come!!), or just feeling bloated? Unclick once or twice and you'll feel better. Cobra belts are not so easily adjustable.

I found the KORE belt to be slightly more rigid as well. I also am trying out a BladeTech 'NexBelt' but it is no-where near as rigid. Good for IWB I'd say, probably not rigid enough for OWB, in my opinion..
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Did you get the blue Alpha hybrid belt which has the 1" female side Cobra Buckle? That one is supposed to go through any belt loop and that is the one I was considering.
 
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Did you get the blue Alpha hybrid belt which has the 1" female side Cobra Buckle? That one is supposed to go through any belt loop and that is the one I was considering.
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Yes, and it does work well that way. However changing holsters is still annoying depending on the attachment used.
 
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We have a good thread if you search back through a while, I started one when I was looking and people gave a ton of recommendations.


dwa12479 said:
Been wearing the 5.11 Operator belt for the past few years. I'm on my 2nd one as I finally wore the velcro out. I love the infinite adjustability and it's super rigid with a 1.75" web. I even had a deputy comment on it being "heavy duty" last year as I went through security at the county courthouse for jury duty.

5.11 Tactical Operator 1 3/4" Wide Tactical Belt | Official 5.11 Site
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This is what I ended up getting. Love it. Solid as hell, definitely heavy duty.
 
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I have a Bigfoot Gun Belt. Absolutely love it. I also have a Blue Alpha Gear EDC belt on the way.
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I bought the big foot a little over a year ago before I lost some weight. It's too big now so it doesn't get any use. Very thick leather and seems to be well made.
 
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So I got my blue Alpha hybrid belt two days ago. I am very happy with it. It's not quite as stiff as my brown coat tactical belt which is super stiff ( which is useful when carrying a lot of gear on your belt), and I'm glad as it is more useful for EDC this way.

Depending on the pants I wear either 34 or 36 is, but typically I've been wearing 36 and the belt ordered in the same size fits perfect.

The smaller Cobra Buckle fits through my jeans belt loops without any issue and it fit through some of the other items I wear also. I tried putting one of my Kydex holsters on the Belt for my Glock 21 but because of how the holster is built it would not fit because the Buckle hits the back of the holster when it goes through the pre-molded belt loop on the holster.

But it's a non-issue for my appendix IWB holster with the soft belt loop.

It seems a bit pricey at around 65 bucks but it looks like a real quality belt and I'm very happy with it.

I'll get some pictures of it tomorrow and post them up.

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I got my Blue Alpha EDC belt a few days ago and I love it. I switched from the Bigfoot Gun Belt. I’ll save thbe Bigfoot belt for formal occasions when a leather belt is needed.
 
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Am I missing the reason you need the buckle to go through your belt loops?
 
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