vjf915 456 Posted June 13, 2017 On 5/7/2017 at 9:34 PM, sota said: I need to order a belt from Alien Gear to try out. I can say that their holsters are an excellent bang for the buck, especially the pair deal. I'm hoping their belt is a sturdy one. My regular carry gear is a R. Grizzle Leather reinforced belt, with either an R. Grizzle leather holster (I have IWB and OWB) or if i'm feeling loose on the clothing, SafariLand ALS 6378 retention holster. I have the AlienGear belt, and like it quite a bit. Now, the only thing I have to compare it to is a 5.11 belt that was just a tad too small. However I am very happy with my AlienGear belt. Recommendation, for carry, get a belt that is sized for ~4" bigger than your normal pants size. For example, I wear size 34 waist pants, got a size 38 belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted June 13, 2017 how stiff is it. I find when i'm carrying I like a hula hoop stiff belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucin 923 Posted June 13, 2017 I recently picked up a Blade Tech Ultimate Carry belt and I'm very happy with it. Hula hoop stiff and very adjustable with the ratcheting buckle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted June 14, 2017 14 hours ago, sota said: how stiff is it. I find when i'm carrying I like a hula hoop stiff belt. Try Wilderness belts. Stiff as a board, made in USA and won't break the bank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AVB-AMG 530 Posted June 14, 2017 Having purchased and worn 1 1/2" inch wide custom leather gun belts by both Alien Gear and Mitch Rosen, I can attest that the Alien Gear belt is the stiffer of the two. Alien Gear "sandwiches a spring-steel core between two layers of 7 oz. English Bridle leather. It is a very nice belt and a very good deal at a cost of approx. $60 and certainly passes your "Hoola-Hoop" comparison requirement. Having said that, I actually prefer the Mitch Rosen gun belt. It is hand-crafted from very fine strapping cowhide leather and is cut on a curve, which provides a better more comfortable fit. I also opted for the tapered ends which contributes to a more normal belt look in fron tand therefore does not look like a gun belt. It is harness-stitched around the perimeter and finished like a fine dress belt and has a very pronounced and wonderfully intoxicating rich leather aroma, that costs $140. Of course, the Mitch Rosen holsters match the color and finish of the belt and looks really good IMHO. Here are web site links to both: AVB-AMG Alien Gear Gun Belt, (Black Leather w/ Flat Black Buckle)http://aliengearholsters.com/alien-gear-gun-belt.html Mitch Rosen Extraordinary Gunleather 1 ½ inch width strapping leather with tapered ends (Light Brown)http://mitchrosen.com/products/belts/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted June 14, 2017 Now I'll never touch my Alien Gear stuff ever again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicious 138 Posted June 14, 2017 My holster is made of unobtanium. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,661 Posted June 14, 2017 I have one of those too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted June 14, 2017 5 hours ago, sota said: Now I'll never touch my Alien Gear stuff ever again. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites