I just got this belt and am very happy with it.

 

I is extremely thick and sturdy without being inflexible.

 

I'm only wearing it for two days now but it is going to perform it's job we'll.

 

Cabelas item number is IK-95-5404 "Double Duty Belt" $39.99.

 

Other leather belts I looked at we're double and tripple the price. Anybody looking for a belt under $50 was referred to the 5-11 Tactical, including me. It is good but as a belt it is made of nylon and not really appropriate for a more formal occasion. ( say dinner out)

 

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I'm glad you like your belt but 5.11 does have affordable dress belts. I got mine, a double stitched black leather one for $25 IIRC.

I wear a 511 off-duty dress belt every darn day!

Ive got two 5.11 belts with the permastiff insert, both plain black leather, which i have worn for years and have held up just fine. I originally got them because the leatherman and flashlight i was carrying used to twist the cheap belts i used to wear.

Looks like it was constructed the same way as one of my Galcos and it is indeed half the price. I've taken mine to a belt maker for some alterations. He is a guy that doesn't really make serious carry belts so he took note of it and pointed out to me how it was made.