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I've been a sceptic of needing a 'special' belt to carry comfortably. I couldnt see how it would make that much differance. Most of my belts are thick anyway and didnt see the need to spend more money on a 'special' belt.

Then last week my fiance came home from a trip to San Antonio. She said she stoped by Cabellas to get me a present. Boy did my eyes light up!!!! Untill she pulled out a belt. My dreams were crushed (last time we were there I pointed out a Sig I realy want). She said her dad told her a thicker belt would make it easier for me to carry, so she bought me the thickest one she could find there. I thought to myself...."it's the thought that counts....dont smack her with it". Just to humor her I went and put it on with my G23 in my cross breed. Then this strange light shined from above, I felt all warm and fuzzy and the sound of angels singing filled the room as I became an instant believer WHY had I waited so long for a $40 belt?

For the past week I've been in awe at how much differance it has made. I can now carry OWB with out feeling like my weapon is floping all around, IWB is plain heavenly. There's no need (that I see) for one of those expensive 'gun holsters', but do yourself a favor and get some kind of nice thick strong belt. I looked up the one she got me and it's the Cabella's "Doublt Duty" belt I've seen folks talk about. It's Double layered, stitched, removable/replacable buckle, and comes in brown or black......as is absolutly perfect!

So to those of yall non believers like I was..... WAKE UP My rig no longer sags my pants, makes the opposite side of my belt dig into my side or pull my extra mag into my ribs. I no longer have to tighten the heck outta my belt to keep it from feeling "floppy" when carrying OWB.

Besides more ammo, it's the best $40 I think a CHL holder can spend on their set up.

Ment to say 'gun belt'....not 'gun holster'.

Thanks for the report on the Cabela's double-duty belt. I have one arriving via UPS today (birthday present) and can't wait to try it. And, to beat that, it is on sale now for $24.95!!

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Excellent. I view a good belt as just as important as a good holster, especially your CCW is something larger than average.

My Cabelas double duty belt arrived today.
What a difference it makes, great belt for the money.

I never wanted to spend money on the "boring stuff" (like belts) until I finally broke down and bought a 5.11 Tactical pleather one at GT Distributors in Austin. MAN what a difference! I actually look forward to putting it on every day now

13MWZ wrote:I've been a sceptic of needing a 'special' belt to carry comfortably. I couldnt see how it would make that much differance.

I used to think the exact same thing....until I got one.

I agree. I have 2 of Cabela's Double Duty belts, one brown, one black. I was like you and didn't think that a belt could make that much difference. I now believe.

How wide is it?

1 1/2 inches.

This was discussed recently. I posted these pictures for the non-believers
Shown supporting a holstered and fully loaded Kahr PM40. If your 'carry' belt doesn't do this when you hold it out then throw it away.


I highly recommend the 5.11 Tactical series as shown above and below




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sold !
That pic really helped.

TheBrit:

Your top picture is an awesome display of that belt's strength.

Thank you sir.

SIA

Those are stiff belts! Does a backlash problem exist if you miss the first beltloop? I'd be afraid it'd whip around and break my neck!
[said in jest, for those that took that seriously]