Recommendations for a conceal carry belt

[ragsbo]

I am looking for a new concealed carry belt. Nothing fancy, will wear with jeans but want something that will hold up but not break the bank. What do you all recommend?

[solareclipse2]

What's break the bank?

 

I find Hank's Amish belts to be fantastic. I have two of their Premier belts.

[Jeffrey]

Big fan of Nexbelts.  They have reinforced options designed to accommodate the weight from a holster.  The beauty of the belt is that it isn't in 1" increments for size.  More like 0.25" which for me is great for adjustability.

[djmarkla]

I like this belt a lot.       https://edcbeltco.com/product/foundation-belt-black/

[GSDlady]

The Wilderness Original is the only belt I use:  https://www.thewilderness.com/belts/original-instructor-belt/

 

 

[ragsbo]

On 8/14/2024 at 11:51 AM, solareclipse2 said:

What's break the bank?

 

I find Hank's Amish belts to be fantastic. I have two of their Premier belts.

I am thinking 50 to 60 bucks Being "retired" I can't go much more. Prefer leather I think

[solareclipse2]

On 8/14/2024 at 2:19 PM, ragsbo said:

I am thinking 50 to 60 bucks Being "retired" I can't go much more. Prefer leather I think

 

Ah. I think Hank's belts are starting around $70 or $80.

[MagSlap]

I've had good luck with the daltech bull belts...

https://www.daltechforce.com/collections/bullbelt-gun-belts

They are out of indiana... close to home..so I figured I'd try em. I wasnt disappointed...

You can find em on amazon as well if thats how you roll...

 

[Jeffrey]

On 8/14/2024 at 2:19 PM, ragsbo said:

I am thinking 50 to 60 bucks Being "retired" I can't go much more. Prefer leather I think

I'll donate one of my Nexbelts to you if your size is similar to mine and you are somewhere near me.  If you're anywhere in the SW burbs, reach out.

 

ETA, this one:  https://www.nexbelt.com/products/titan-grey-precisefit-edc-belt

Edited August 14, 2024 at 08:30 PM by Jeffrey

[Smallbore]

Check out the 2" heavy leather work belts in the tool departments at home improvement stores. The leather needs treated with mink oil. I wear one for every day use. $10.00

[Yeti]

Very study and strong, many options and there are often discount codes floating around:

 

CrossBreed® Holsters Classic Gun Belt (crossbreedholsters.com)

[SiliconSorcerer]

I've been wearing a steel (lined) big foot belts for years.  It does take a little time to get used to but I'll never wear anything else now. 

[custodian7138]

Uncle Mikes duty belt... fills the loops on a pair of jeans... no holes, infinite length adjustment... very stiff for textile.

[Graflex4x5]

The belt quality is excellent. I use the steel lined ones.

 

Yourtack Quality American Made Leather Belts – YourTack

[BeardswithoutOperators]

Kore belt has been the best go to and I’ve worn it the past 2 years for CC: https://www.koreessentials.com/products/new-x5-buckle-black-tactical-belt

 

Magpul Tejas belt has been nice too if you want something in leather with some rigidity.

[ragsbo]

I got a Kore belt at a local gun shop, So far so good! I like it. I especially like the small adjustments you can make. WORD OF WARNING!!! Could be hard to get off if you crank it down to tight! You have push it tighter while pushing the release button to get it to disengage. I would practice it till you could do it easy BEFORE you get a serious pain and head to the pot!

[Gunner442]

Years ago I was looking for a budget belt and bought a Dickies work belt at Walmart for 9 bucks. The price is now 14 but it is worth a look.  Personally I like the next belts with there micro adjustments which make it easy to adjust getting into and out of a car.

[SiliconSorcerer]

On 10/11/2024 at 7:31 AM, BeardswithoutOperators said:

Kore belt has been the best go to and I’ve worn it the past 2 years for CC: https://www.koreessentials.com/products/new-x5-buckle-black-tactical-belt

 

Magpul Tejas belt has been nice too if you want something in leather with some rigidity.

I think I'm going to try one of these but the 7x.  I like my steel but the adjustment on this is appealing... 

[SiliconSorcerer]

On 10/23/2024 at 8:28 AM, SiliconSorcerer said:

I think I'm going to try one of these but the 7x.  I like my steel but the adjustment on this is 

I'll really like it.  Probably buy another and put my steel ones away. 

[Tkman]

I’ve had a Halle belt for over 7 years, feel like they look more normal then the more belts, also wear the hunter constantine belt with shorts all the time 

[TomKoz]

On 8/14/2024 at 8:57 PM, Yeti said:

Very study and strong, many options and there are often discount codes floating around:

 

CrossBreed® Holsters Classic Gun Belt (crossbreedholsters.com)

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[soundguy]

I like Hank’s more than Crossbreed. Hanks bends and stretches less… retaining its shape and comfort. The only reason I bought a new one last year is because I lost weight. 
 

Sign up for Hank’s email and wait for a sale. There will probably be a sale around Father’s Day. 
 

If I had the cash I would buy a belt from Privateer Leather to match my holsters. 

 

Cheers,

Tim

[F12Mahon]

I have a Hanks belt that I would have a hard time recommending. I have to have my belts really tight for them to hold up pants. Add a holster and usually have to use the same hole. My Hanks belt has stretched and needs replaced under warrenty.

 

Eugene

[rmart]

I've been wearing the High Noon Holsters carry belt every day since CCW became a thing. Comfortable, no sag, don't even notice it really.
But, I'm used to wearing a thick leather duty belt (firefighter) for years. Your experience may vary.

The belt is 2-layer leather with a plastic stiffener insert between the layers and a standard buckle.

Not cheap but very good quality.

[JDW]

I bought a couple of KORE belts during a holiday sale several years ago. They are the best belts I've ever owned by a mile. Sturdy, very well made, and durable as all get out. I've forgotten how much they were, but not too bad as I recall. Try to get them during a  sale if you decide to try one or two. 

[luckydawg13]

https://www.bullhidebelts.com/collections/mens-handmade-leather-gun-belts

 

I have 2 of these gun belts going on 12 yeast now very well made watch for a sale 

[TRussell]

I recommend a Hanks belt. I use one with an IWB holster. Good solid rig. It'll run you close to a hundred bucks but will last a lifetime.

[Bubbacs]

TheBeltman.net  Think I have 4 now.  I've grown, LOL

[SiliconSorcerer]

I went from steel belts to slidebelt.com its rachet belt il never go back to anything else. 

No holes 1/4 inch adjustments. 

[Jeffrey]

On 5/31/2025 at 3:28 PM, SiliconSorcerer said:

I went from steel belts to slidebelt.com its rachet belt il never go back to anything else. 

No holes 1/4 inch adjustments. 

I have a few of them myself.  They are extremely sturdy and can hold a holster all day without issue.  They do actually make some designed for holster wear even though the regular version could do it.  I like the amount of adjustability over all.