CCW belts and carry positions

[copter wrench]

New to CCW, just got my license. I've got a few questions for guys that know a thing or two. What belt are most of you wearing? I'm thinking about the Hanks belts? I've got a gut(beer belly) but not hanging over my belt line. For AIWB and 3:00 or 4:00 do you wear pants and belt 1, 2 or 3 sizes up? When I carry OWB it's at 3:00, is this a common IWB position to? I'll be carring a Shadow Systems MR920 with TLR7 and Holosun.

 

[Freek589]

kore belts or blue force gear.

 

[MetalVendor]

You will not be disappointed with Hanks Belts, trust me. I wear one everyday. They also make awesome wallets, just by the way.

 

[Manimal]

Tactical Belts, Duty Belt, Military Belt, Instructor Belt

Duty belt and tactical belts manufacturer. Online store tactical gear and duty belts made in USA. Law enforcement, SWAT belts and the Original Instructor

www.thewilderness.com

I bought 2 of these 15 years ago, have worn one them every single day and through just about every level of hell short of war, and they still serve me today. I could use new ones, mostly because one has been missing for a few years and the remaining one is wearing out.

 

[twinin]

I like the ratchet type belts from Kore Essentials and Nexbelt. You cut belts to size.

I wear pants two inches wider waist

Hanks belts are good if you just want a traditional belt

 

[mforsta]

I have used a belt from The Belt Man foj about 10 years and it is still holding up well. The Belt Man has a sizing chart that you can use to get the correct belt size for carrying.

 

[BRMoose]

Mean Green belts

 

[GunRelated]

Another vote for Hanks Belts. They definitely make quality products.

 

[marinetaco01]

I wore ares gear for years. Switched to an ex umbris inner since I WFH and can rock a belt without a buckle.

 

[4-14]

I don’t have a CC specific belt. I appendix carry with IWB

 

[charlie12]

Tactical Belts, Duty Belt, Military Belt, Instructor Belt

Duty belt and tactical belts manufacturer. Online store tactical gear and duty belts made in USA. Law enforcement, SWAT belts and the Original Instructor

www.thewilderness.com

I bought 2 of these 15 years ago, have worn one them every single day and through just about every level of hell short of war, and they still serve me today. I could use new ones, mostly because one has been missing for a few years and the remaining one is wearing out.

I've worn their belts everyday for over 25 years.

 

[West]

First edc belt was a leather 5.11 lasted about five years before the sweat eventually got it. I've got beltman and nexbelt now. All are fine.

Don't get a groove belt. No matter what they say I wouldn't consider them edc belt.

 

[gun_with_a_view]

My, how the prices have gone up. And the belly has gone out...but still the best in class:

Handmade Leather Gun Belts for Concealed Carry Made in USA

Our thick and stiff gun belts hold up with heavy duty use but are comfortable enough for everyday wear. Click to shop our selection.

amishmadebelts.com

 

[freedive10]

I have been strictly been wearing Ares Agis belts for the past 8 yrs and love them.

Aegis Enhanced, Gen2 Buckle, LG, CoyoteBrown/MulticamArid - $119.99 : Ares Gear

Ares Gear Aegis Enhanced, Gen2 Buckle, LG, CoyoteBrown/MulticamArid - The Gen2 (released 2020) is the latest iteration of our Aegis Enhanced belt; the new buckle is made from glass-filled nylon, resulting in increased corrosion resistance, decreased weight, increased convenience when traveling...

www.aresgear.com

 

[SVT Bansheeman]

I was wearing a velcro belt for 10+ years daily even at work and carrying 3oclock when needed. It was not easy nor comfortable to carry so I found myself throwing my Ruger LCP in my pocket most of the time. I did not like the idea of a small pocket gun but that's a story for another time.

I recently switched to AIWB then soon after I bought a tenicor zero belt. I wanted a very small "buckle". That set up is FAR more comfortable for me. I do not like belts with holes. I like them to be "infinity" adjustable. I'm not going to recommend a position nor holster. Those are a couple things that depends on the person's body and activities they do. Unfortunately, that can get expensive and time consuming.

Since you are new to a CC permit, rememeber know one knows you have it. Dont keep adjusting yourself. People are too buried in their phones and other bs to see you print.

 

[Jstudz220]

Blue alpha gear belts are my favorite hands down. I’ve tried a few and Blue alpha gear is what I wear daily. AIWB is really the only way to go about it imo.