I have a 5.11 and a crossbreed. Both can support a Glock 21 and a spare mag with no problems. My issue with the 5.11 is the size I need is L/XL and As I’m on the lower end of the “L” size I have lots of left over belt hanging when I tighten it down. Also I’ve had bad luck with their finish. The crossbreed is size specific so I don’t have that problem but it’s double layer so it’s a thick sucker.
I use these belts. The belt supports a full size 1911, spare mag, izzy and key chain. https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...ahUKEwic7IvX_eHaAhUI34MKHa0cDFMQ0QwIJw&adurl=
I carry a Glock 43 in a G-Code paddle holster almost daily and use a Volund Gearworks G-hook belt. It also serves as my underbelt for LE duty belt use. Highly adjustable, sturdy and supportive, but a little challenging to thread it through the belt slots on a holster. http://store.volundgearworks.com/in...tlas-g-hook-belt-wolf-black-black-buckle.html For IWB carry, I like to use a single layer Rigger's style belt which is more flexible and better wraps the gun up to me. I have a couple of them from different companies. Saw this a few days ago and thought it interesting, I don't like that there's no overlap of the belt at the hook which could make the belt lose stability. http://soldiersystems.net/2018/04/24/triple-aught-design-nexus-belt/ I have some Biothane webbing at home and may try to brew up a mix of the TAD and Volund belts. For casual wear, I have a couple of these from 5.11, https://www.511tactical.com/leather-casual-belt-15.html I wore out the brown one after a long few years of use and still use the black one when I have to wear adult clothes.
I wear this belt, currently being modeled by the (late) maker with my Hawken. Serious bridle leather. But I don't carry a holster (at matches) much anymore.
Thanks for all of the info so far guys. After further research, I will not be purchasing the Kore Essentials belt. I just don't think it's as well made as many others even though you'll find a lot of positive reviews online / YouTube. I think the majority are 'paid' reviews and advertisements.
They're expensive, but it's hands down the best belt I've ever owned. Ever. I use the Magpul Tejas "El Original" in Black leather. They just recently released the "El Burro" that's made of 100% polymer instead. The Original has a polymer backing and it's stiff enough to support my 3LB (not an exaggeration) FNP-45 Tactical in an OWB Kydex holster. But it's comfortable enough that I can wear it every single day and it hasn't deformed at all. I've been wearing it for almost exactly 2 years now. My only gripe is that the hardware loses its coating, but otherwise, it's the perfect belt.
I’ve been using the Jones Tactical made in Georgia. Great belt. I’ve got about 8 months of everyday use and it still looks brand new.
