Propper Tactical Duty Belt
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Since I was a child, I've worn this belt with everything. 380s to a barrel that has been extended. 45's. Belt loosening has never been an issue for me. Over time, it appears to be holding up better.
This belt appears to be in excellent condition. Check the width of your belt loops for the belt width; I wear mine as a weekend daily wear and have had no problems.
Hello, I have three different colored belts. No, it's not tactical; the belt should have a metal retainer if it's to meet milspec. These belts, on the other hand, are incredible.
Made in China at a low cost
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I agree with other reviews that this belt is much longer when it arrives than the "sizing" indicates. I placed an order for a 40-pound bag of ice cream. 42, assuming that was roughly the length of the belt itself and that I'd be able to deal with it (my waist size is 32). I received a belt that was 51 inches in length. No problem; I agree that shortening the length is simple enough. I suggest cutting the belt to the desired length plus a quarter inch. You'll fray if you don't take care of yourself. Then, using a soldering torch (or a gas stovetop, or something), melt the frayed end slowly and evenly; You'll end up with a globbed-up melted end; After that, make an X-ray. Trim the glob carefully and slowly to a straight, even cut with an acto knife or razor; Then, to firm up the clean cut, run it very lightly over the flame once more. See pics. br>br>Also, I don't think there's any doubt that this is a genuine Propper belt because it has the label on it, including the buckle, and it's heavy-duty. a heavy-duty nylon I didn't mind trimming it because it was a good belt for the price. The only disadvantage is that you don't get the nice angled, hardened end that comes with it, but that isn't a deal breaker for me.
I was hesitant to order because some other reviews questioned the authenticity of the belts, but I figured the price was low enough that even if they were fake rather than just leftover old stock, they'd still be useful as casual belts. br>br>The nylon is satisfactory. It does not appear to be as long-lasting as my 5. I've seen 11 belts or propper belts in the past, and the buckle is definitely not up to par. When I squeeze the plastic with my bare hands, it feels cheap and flexes easily. This is something that real tactical belts, which are supposed to be of decent quality, would not be able to do. In addition, the buckle is missing its proper insignia. The stitching on the belt appears sloppy when compared to genuine belts, and the manufacturer label is noticeably crooked. If this is a genuine conveyor belt, quality control has deteriorated significantly. The black and khaki belts I received are almost certainly fakes.
I have several Propper shirts that I like, and I have a few other brands of woven plastic belts with plastic buckles, so I decided to try this Propper belt. br>The belt is 1 5/8 inch wide, and the buckle is 2 1/4 inch wide; mine was 64 inches from the center of the buckle to the end, despite the fact that it was labeled for a 52 to 54 waist. However, shears can be used to cut the length you want and a flame can be used to seal the end. This is a tighter weave, thinner, stiffer, and more slippery than the other woven plastic belts I have. br>Compared to other woven plastic belts I have, this is a tighter weave, thinner, stiffer, and more slippery. br>Because of its stiffness, it behaves more like a thick leather belt - It maintains its edge-to-edge shape rather than folding like some others I've tried, and the stiffness aids feeding through long tunnel belt loops. br>The buckle is secure and does not slip, and the belt does not stretch - During the day, there's no need to adjust anything. However, because of the slipperiness of the belt weave, I can slide the belt to adjust buckle position while it's on and tight by simply pushing the buckle side to side. br>Worked well and looks good on most of my pants, but one caution. I have one pair of soft fabric shorts with few and large belt loops and a loose waist size; the waistband slipped out from under the belt between the loops, probably due to the weave's slickness - It does not present a positive image. However, it works and looks great with the rest of my uniform and casual pants. br>I've only had it for a few months, but my other Propper gear has proven to be durable and attractive after extensive use. I've placed an order for three more belts.
It wasn't the advertised brand at all. br>br>I have a couple of Proper belts, but this isn't one of them. The buckle and webbing are both much thinner than the brand version, and no brand marks can be found anywhere. The buckles on Proper belts are clearly marked (see photo). br>br>It's still a good belt for the price, but it's an obvious rip-off of the Proper brand. br>br>Update: The belt isn't even respectable. It's flimsy and won't keep you in place. It starts to loosen up on its own. I'm going to toss it in the trash and go buy the name brand somewhere other than Amazon.
Update: To be honest, if this is how proper makes belts these days, it's garbage. I'll keep it because I need a belt, but it's complete garbage and extremely poorly made in order for them to make more money off the people. br>Which is unfortunate because everything is made in China anyway, and it costs them next to nothing. I'm done with improper products. Let's return to truspec for a moment. Prior review. br>br> br>In all of the photos, I'm wearing my original propper belt. br>The new belt is much thinner, and the buckle appears to be less expensive and thinner as well. br>Do I think it's genuine? Maybe. br>br>I like how the new buckle is matte rather than glossy. br>However, only time will tell whether or not this is true. br>I've had my first belt for about six years. The buckle had been broken for 7 years when it finally broke last month. br>I'll try to get a picture of how the buckle broke attached. It's still wearable, but it's no longer dependable.
The fact that these belts were labeled as genuine Propper items surprised me. These appear to be "counterfeit knockoffs," and they are nowhere near the quality of the original belts I wear. There is no "branding" that corresponds to what I have, and the material is less durable than the "standard Propper Tactical Belt" and feels inferior to the genuine article. The Propper name is also missing from the buckle, and the label sewn to the back of the bucle end does not match the "original" Propper Tactical Belt I was replacing. I won't be buying any more of these belts from this vendor because they aren't the genuine article.
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