Trigger Time TV - Belts and Holsters

[esrice]

Matt Jacques of Victory First and Mike G. from Raven discuss belts and holsters. Some really practical information here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LIhGa0gC-s

 

[lovemachine]

Pretty good video.

I think I'm going to check out that Ares belt...

 

[mgross28]

Does anyone have any any experience with 5.11 belts? I need a new belt and like one they have that is reversible. I carry inside the waistband if that matters.

 

[esrice]

Does anyone have any any experience with 5.11 belts? I need a new belt and like one they have that is reversible.

This one?

5.11 Tactical Double Duty TDU Tactical Belt, 1.75" | Official 5.11 Site

I've used their leather belt with plastic stiffener and their 1.75 Operator belt. The leather one quickly showed signs of finish wear. The Operator frayed a bit on the edges but has held up OK overall. Not bulletproof but certainly a good value.

Here's a review I did where they are mentioned: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...gear/229983-review_a_gun_belt_comparison.html

 

[themadmedic]

Good video. Thanks for posting.

 

[mgross28]

Great belt review! I think I will go with the 5.11 operator. Thanks for the help. I like the coyote/black color.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

All I wear is BDU belts. I know they work from my experience in the service.

 

[Cyclonehoytt]

I really like trigger time TV it has a lota good info.

 

[jsx1043]

Mgross, just so you know, the Operator is one color only, and is far and away much better suited to carry than the TDU Double Duty that has the two colors. I've carried for years with a Trainer (1.5") and Operator (1.75") belt and just had to replace the hook Velcro on the tongue of the belt on my Trainer. The Double Duty is only meant to hold up a pair of pants, and won't be as stiff for carry purposes.

 

[mgross28]

i ended up going with the operator. I read from several people the Double duty was not good for carry so i ended up having to spend the extra money on the Operator. Thanks for everyones input.

 

[9mmfan]

Good video. The only thing I take issue with is the putting down of leather holsters. A good quality leather holster will last for many years. Galco, Safariland, Aker and Kramer all make GOOD leather holsters. Yes they will wear out. Anything man made eventually wears out.