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http://www.511tactical.com/operator-belt-1-34-wide.htmlI swear this is the best belt ever made. I wish i would have found it years ago. i have always had trouble keeping my pants up due to what my wife describes as "NO ASS". Keeps my pants up at work all day and i'm very active at work. Thanks for that link! I was just given my first article of clothing from 5:11 tactical, an olive drab multi pocket shirt. I am EXTREMELY impressed with the quality and real 'engineering' that went into that garment, so I will give thier belt high consideration. This 5:11 shirt is the only shirt I have ever owned that I can compare favorably to my TAG brand Safari shirts, purchased in Zimbabwe, and which I still wear often even though they have been a regular part of my wardrobe for 8 or so years already. This is the highest praise I can give and I never thought I would find something else that was in the same class. The "pay once, cry once" principle is at work here once again.
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http://www.511tactical.com/operator-belt-1-34-wide.htmlI swear this is the best belt ever made. I wish i would have found it years ago. i have always had trouble keeping my pants up due to what my wife describes as "NO ASS". Keeps my pants up at work all day and i'm very active at work. Thanks for that link! I was just given my first article of clothing from 5:11 tactical, an olive drab multi pocket shirt. I am EXTREMELY impressed with the quality and real 'engineering' that went into that garment, so I will give thier belt high consideration. This 5:11 shirt is the only shirt I have ever owned that I can compare favorably to my TAG brand Safari shirts, purchased in Zimbabwe, and which I still wear often even though they have been a regular part of my wardrobe for 8 or so years already. This is the highest praise I can give and I never thought I would find something else that was in the same class. The "pay once, cry once" principle is at work here once again. The SOE belts beabthe hell out of 5.11 any day of the week
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http://www.511tactical.com/operator-belt-1-34-wide.htmlI swear this is the best belt ever made. I wish i would have found it years ago. i have always had trouble keeping my pants up due to what my wife describes as "NO ASS". Keeps my pants up at work all day and i'm very active at work. Thanks for that link! I was just given my first article of clothing from 5:11 tactical, an olive drab multi pocket shirt. I am EXTREMELY impressed with the quality and real 'engineering' that went into that garment, so I will give thier belt high consideration. This 5:11 shirt is the only shirt I have ever owned that I can compare favorably to my TAG brand Safari shirts, purchased in Zimbabwe, and which I still wear often even though they have been a regular part of my wardrobe for 8 or so years already. This is the highest praise I can give and I never thought I would find something else that was in the same class. The "pay once, cry once" principle is at work here once again. The SOE belts beabthe hell out of 5.11 any day of the week Can't say anything about SOE belt. Just know I bought the 511 belt 5 years ago and it still is in great shape and works well. I hand unload 1000-1500 cases a day and climb in and out of a trailer about 50 times a day. Keeps my pants up with all the movement and never loosens up. When I hip carry a pistol it doesn't go anywhere.
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I've had both of them. The SOE beltnis thicker and and a lot more rigid. The only downfall of the SOE belt is lead time. About 4 weeks
The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude
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I wear a 1.5" Latigo from a saddle. Cut to length, some brass rivets or even Chicago screws and it's about as inconspicuous as they come and I guarantee you ain't going to destroy it. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj496/ronsmithwick/51DB812B-244C-4153-A100-2F664E1CDCF3-14362-0000070C93A5376D_zpsb47aab6d.jpg)
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Been wearing a Galco gun belt for several years now.
I pack a 5" all steel 1911 every day and this belt, with a Milt Sparks summer special 11 is a great combo for ME!
Comfortable enough for all day carry.
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Aker for me, check out the B21. http://akerleather.com
'Four legs good, two legs baaaad."
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Milt Sparks for the win. My first one was department purchased in '93, carried one or two guns on it every day until the threads started giving out at the tip end in 2012.
Got another one on my dime. Reckon it'll last til I retire in 2023...
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That is a good recomendation and great longevity, for sure.
I will look into these all, in more detail, when I get my first post Christmas commision check on about the 10th of Jan. and make decision and a buy.
Much thanks to all who offered some suggestions. Loads of good options.
LOVE God, LOVE your family, LOVE your country, LIKE guns and sports.
About 2016 team "R" candidates "We definitely need a crew with a sack of balls the size of hot water bottles, bloviated estrogen leaking feel-gooders need not apply." Gunner 500
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Bianchi B12, haven't bought one in several years the one I am wearing has to be 7or 8 years old still looks and wears fine.
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I never met a gun I didn't like.
SEdge,
I have an AMT Hardballer I can fix you up with.
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Armorbelts.com carry a ss comander in a kramer horse hide holster. Works great for me.
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Another vote for Milt Sparks. I have four custom made gun belts from various makers. Even some that are almost 2 inches wide made with double layer of quality leather to help carry the heavier guns.
Milt sparks makes his with a slight curve and they are one layer of quality leather. They work better than any of the others because they conform to the waist better. I don't even have to cinch them really tight to keep the gun close to my body. And that is with a 1.5 inch wide model. E
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Filson makes a double layer harness leather belt. I have been using one for a couple of years carrying my 1911 every day and the belt still looks new. Made in USA and lifetime guarantee. Think they are around $88. +1. My brown one is 5 years old and the black 3 years. Daily wear and couldn't ask for a better 1 1/4" gun belt.
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty of give me death! P. Henry
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Tis one will not break the bank, but it is a good looking servicable belt.I have had a lot of people ask about it. Bianchi, B9. Check it out.
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My brown one is 5 years old and the black 3 years. Daily wear and couldn't ask for a better 1 1/4" gun belt. So, for the last 3 years you've been wearing both every day?  
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I've been wearing one of Al's horse hide belts everyday for 3 years and it's no worse for wear; one tough belt.
Retired and Loving It!!
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One thing I forgot to mention;
Get yourself a leather punch of the correct size and make extra holes between the factory holes.
This way you can cinch the belt up to exactly the right spot to carry you pistol comfortably without it sagging your pants down on one side.
Works for ME!!
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I wear one from the Beltman everyday. It is a quality belt. I would like to get one in Elephant for my next one. http://thebeltman.net/bh112.htm
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Mark check out Bandara......and eliminate the holster...
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