5.11 Tactical Men's 1.5" Casual Leather Belt - Plainclothes Duty or Covert Operations, Style 59501

I'll attempt to conduct this, and all future reviews on products I buy, using the following criteria: Quality (Perceived and Actual), Durability, Price (in comparison to similar products), Relevant technical specsQuality: The quality of this belt is very high, and the components used are top-notch as well. The leather is a smooth, fine-grain leather. The belt is two pieces of leather with a PermaStiff insert sandwiched in between, which is what gives this product its superb ability to carry weight without sagging or bending. The buckle is lightly brash-polished and the matching fasteners (that hold the belt together) give it a touch of class. Verdict: 5/5Duability: I purchased this belt on Amazon because the local retailer didn't have it in stock, nor were they able to order it anytime soon. I previously purchased a 5.11 Basketweave leather belt from a local retailer for my concealed carry and daily use, and I'm never going back to another belt! The perma-stiff insert has held up for quite a while and is still stiff, but obviously has loosened up due to daily use in the most commonly-bent areas (near the insert holes, etc). You can see this in the attached pictures as I compare my old (black) belt to the new (brown) one. The black belt has lasted me well over a year and the only signs of wear are on the leather itself from my old holster's (Crossbreed) metal clips --- no fault of the belt manufacturer at all. I won't comment to the specific durability of this (brown) belt, but since the black belt is almost identical and has held up well over the past year, I expect the same from this new belt. Tentative verdict: 5/5Price: The price is right on point. Local retailer had this belt for $40 + tax and Amazon had it for about the same ($38.73 as of November 2014). I've seen belts go for as low as $20 to well over $100 (some of the Galco or other "high end" belts), but I firmly place my trust in this product. For a belt that I expect to last me years, $40 is a very small price to pay. Verdict: 5/5Fitment: Since this is an article of clothing, an additional category describing fit is important. I am a 5'10.5" Male, 25 years old, with a weight of 170lbs. I wear a size 34 pant with a 32 inseam. By all observations I'm a very slender/athletic guy, and buying a belt online was a bit of a gamble as I wasn't sure it would fit right. Since I previously own a 5.11 belt, I purchased the same size (Large) for this belt. I haven't had any issues with the belt being too large or too small -- if anything, I have room on either side of my current belt loophole for growth/shrinkage. I currently use the 3rd/4th hole (counting from the middle of the belt, not the end) depending on whether or not I am carrying my holster. Verdict: 5/5I wanted to choose a belt that would look great in my work clothes or alongside a suit, but still rigid enough for me to carry my firearm (either Glock 23, .40S&W (13+1) or S&W M&P Shield in .40S&W (7+1). This belt has served great in that purpose and I'm thrilled! I plan to purchase the black version of this belt once my current basketweave one wears out, and perhaps keep a spare on hand just in case! Never again will I be swayed at a gun show by a fast-talking salesman to buy a "premium" $50 belt that didn't even last 3 months ;)Long story short: BUY THIS BELT!! You won't regret it!

I love 5.11 tactical belts. This is my second belt from them (my first is the black basket weave casual belt) and again I am please with my purchase. I bought this belt because I needed a strong belt to hold a firearm, flashlight, and extra magazines for my handgun, but the belt had to look good too. I wear this belt to work every day in a business casual setting and it fits in perfectly in that environment. When I get home and put on jeans this belt works as a casual belt as well.When you first get this belt you are struck by how stiff it is. The permastiff insert they use really lives up to it's name. You do need to break the belt in a little bit to make tightening it and un-tightening it easier - the belt doesn't want to flex. This id actually a good thing because when you throw on an OWB holster, your sidearm stays put and doesn't roll or droop like it would with a cheaper belt. Adding a flashlight and extra magazines to the holster adds weight, but it doesn't effect the belt at all. Your things stay put. The brass buckle is nice, and the double stitching holds up to everyday use and abuse. My original black 5.11 belt doesn't have a stitch out of place after two years of daily wearing.The one peeve I have with this belt is the hidden handcuff key pocket, which is on the inside of the belt, right in the center of the belt's length. I find if I have to thread the belt through a mag pouch belt loop, it often gets stuck on the cuff key pocket. I cut off the cuff key pocket to solve this problem.If you're looking for a nice looking belt that will stand up to heavy wear and abuse, will keep your sidearm on on your side, and a belt that looks good, you need to buy this belt. You will not regret it at all.

Since the size description is a little vague, here are the actual measured dimensions for the size 'small' belt. You can compare it to a belt you already have & see how it might fit (bearing in mind that this belt is stiff by design & won't fit as snugly as a regular non-carry belt). Plus, you'll want to allow a little more length if you're carrying inside-the-waistband vs. outside-the-waistband.The overall length from the end of the buckle to the end of the leather is 38 1/2". Seven holes are punched at 1" increments, starting at 27 1/4" and ending at 33 1/4". See the attached photos.Some reviews mentioned that the stiffening insert doesn't extend all the way to the end, but from what I can feel on my belt, it does go the full length. I've had my belt for a few weeks, and the area where it flexes the most while buckling has seemed to become a bit more flexible. Time will tell how the belt breaks-in. I'm trying to keep from flexing the belt too hard while buckling & unbuckling, since other reviews have mentioned that repeated flexing can be a weakness.Overall, I love the professional, clean, casual, & understated look of the belt. It doesn't scream, "carry belt!" like some other popular belts do. The lower price is nice, too. It may not last as long as a better (and more expensive) belt, but as my first carry belt, it should do quite nicely. By the time it wears out, I should know what I prefer in a belt & what to look for in my next one.

I'm a big dude, and I have no butt, so I'm always pulling my pants up. Not anymore. This belt keeps my pants where I want them, and rarely need to adjust them anymore. My next belt will be another one of these.

I've finally replaced my old one of these, after 10 years of daily work wear the stitching finally gave out. Every day that I've worn this belt, I've also worn a Tetra radio and this beld has not deformed at all from the weight.I use my own buckle on this belt and it's easy to replace as the buckle is held on with two screws.As a replacement though, buyers should be aware that the sizing has changed. Both my old and new versions of this belt are XL, but the new one is longer and the holes are placed for a larger waist size.

Durabilidade

Parece caro pero al final sale barato. Cinturón de construcción robusta pensado para portar cosas de peso colgadas en él .

Très bon produit. Idéal pour le port d étui adapté à une arme de poing.Ceinture rigide feuilletée métal. Vous pouvez également très facilement changé la boucle pour personnaliser la ceinture.