Wilderness Original Instructor Belt

**philadelphia patriot** · March 30th, 2015, 08:27 AM

I'm thinking about getting the 1.5" belt with CSM insert version. I normally use leather but I want a belt that is easier to adjust. Sometimes I have to decide if I want a slightly loose or slightly tight fit with a leather belt. I typically carry a glock 30s about 95% of the time I carry, but would like something sturdy enough to carry a government sized 1911 or sig p229 in OWB belts.

What are your thoughts/opinions on this belt? Thank you for your input.

**theshadow** · March 30th, 2015, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by philadelphia patriot

I'm thinking about getting the 1.5" belt with CSM insert version. I normally use leather but I want a belt that is easier to adjust. Sometimes I have to decide if I want a slightly loose or slightly tight fit with a leather belt. I typically carry a glock 30s about 95% of the time I carry, but would like something sturdy enough to carry a government sized 1911 or sig p229 in OWB belts.

What are your thoughts/opinions on this belt? Thank you for your input.

I wear this on a daily basis. I actually own two, one black, one tan. very comfortable, durable, worth the money.

**MOUNTAINORACLE** · March 30th, 2015, 09:14 AM

I use and have used the Instructors Wilderness Belt in the the 5 stich 1.75 width when wearing blue jeans for the last 15 years or so. It has no problem supporting my Delta Elites, 1006 Smiths, or N-frames.

I find the 5 stich verision to be rigid enough for my EDC carry needs. If looking to turn it into a batman belt or mall ninja belt get the CSM insert to hang 5 or 6 handgun, 20 magazines or so, lights, cameras, wasp, etc.

All kidding aside I think you will like the 5 stich verision and find the one with the CSM doen't have enough give to be comfortable for day to day wear.

**theshadow** · March 30th, 2015, 09:19 AM

Thanks for the reminder, yea, mine is also sans insert, the standard is more than stiff and sturdy enough.

**RLS** · March 30th, 2015, 05:04 PM

I wear a Wilderness Instructor belt, five stitch, as my everyday belt and dress belt. The ability to make the necessary adjustments to my belt surpasses a conventional belt and buckle. There have been no problems with the belt supporting a S&W Model 625 Mountain Gun, which is about the heaviest gun I put on, but not frequently. I generally carry a Kahr CW9 and hardly notice it.

I am sold on the Wilderness Instructor belt. I have ordered mine from Dillon Precision and the catalogs are a side benefit.

Rick

**IronButt** · March 30th, 2015, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by theshadow

I wear this on a daily basis. I actually own two, one black, one tan. very comfortable, durable, worth the money.

Me too. One black & one tan. I've been wearing them every day for maybe three or four years.

**kpw** · March 30th, 2015, 06:15 PM

The CSM is great for OWB with heavy guns. I use the 5 stitch for IWB. I like and use both.

**philadelphia patriot** · March 30th, 2015, 06:34 PM

First, I greatly appreciate everybody's input! Thank you!

Regarding the CSM, does it seem comfortable even when carrying IWB? I have a double duty 5.11 belt with 5 rows of stitching. It's sturdy, but not as sturdy as my leather Jake Belt by Theis Holsters.