Looking for a proper belt

**4tun8** · November 25th, 2011, 09:47 PM

Im looking for a sufficient belt to hold my pants up while carrying and support the weight of my firearm. I'm also looking for pants so for I'm leaning towards the 5.11 Taclite TDU pants. I was wondering if anyone had any input.

Also if this is in the wrong section i apologize.

**vicious** · November 25th, 2011, 09:57 PM

I personally like the Aker B21. It's leather, low profile, and well reinforced at a good price.

Only buy 5.11 pants if you want everyone to know you have a gun. A pair of Levi's is fine

**photoshooter** · November 25th, 2011, 10:06 PM

I noticed recently that a lot of my pants were....um, snug. I did some searching through the reasonably priced offerings and ended up getting Old Navy cargo pants(loose fit). They're comfy, practical and best of all inexpensive. I'm not an "operator", just a guy who needs more than a couple pockets.

A few years ago I bit the bullet and spent the money on a proper gunbelt from A&G Custom Gunleather. It was the best money I spent (about $60). I'm currently waiting for my third one to arrive. I wear these belts every single day whether I'm carrying or not. There are other great beltmakers out there as well but I only have experience with this one. The Beltman has a huge following on the forums.

Regardless which beltmaker you choose, a good, strong gun belt makes carrying a lot more comfortable.

**scruff** · November 25th, 2011, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by 4tun8

Im looking for a sufficient belt to hold my pants up while carrying and support the weight of my firearm. I'm also looking for pants so for I'm leaning towards the 5.11 Taclite TDU pants. I was wondering if anyone had any input.

I have a pair of the Taclite pants and really like them. Check out LA Police Gear - they're giving away a free color-matched 5.11 TDU belt with every pair. That would be a good gun belt belt for you. Also, one nice thing about LAPoliceGear is free shipping both ways, so if you don't like the pants, return them for free.

My favorite tactical pants by far are from Vertx. I like the layout of the pockets, they're comfortable, and they look more like chinos than tactical pants. I'm an engineer, and I wear them in the office - they look fairly business casual.

Hope that helps.

**john doe** · November 25th, 2011, 10:25 PM

There are a number of different amish made belts that are cheaper yet still of very thick and strong leather.

I think mine was $30 from french creek outfitters in phoenixville

just google amish belts online and you'll find some.

I don't know why one would need special pants to carry a firearm.

**scruff** · November 25th, 2011, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by vicious

I personally like the Aker B21. It's leather, low profile, and well reinforced at a good price.

Only buy 5.11 pants if you want everyone to know you have a gun. A pair of Levi's is fine

The Taclite pants aren't flaming tactical; they look more like hiking or cargo pants than military wear. Personally, I'm wearing Levi's less and less; it's harder to carry a knife, and if I'm pocket carrying, the front pockets are too small for my Kahr. The challenge is to find nice pants that get the job done but don't look all G.I. Joe.

Also, nothing wrong with wearing clothes that say you might be carrying a gun. Who's the BG going to mug - the guy with the 5.11 pants, or the schlub with track pants?

**inspector710** · November 25th, 2011, 10:27 PM

I just sent for a Beltman belt with the Velcro on the back. Damn near $100.00. But, I'm worth it.

**4tun8** · November 25th, 2011, 10:46 PM

One of the reasons I was considering the 5.11s is cause driving a tow truck I'm constantly kneeling down, crawling/sliding on the groud and I'd like something to hold up to that kind of abuse while staying comfortable