As it is a true gun belt the TacShield has polymer panels sewn into the hip areas, where one would normally wear a holster and magazine pouch, to add rigidity to the triple-stitched nylon. The rear center portion is without this panel to keep it soft and flexible over your spine. These panels work very well and add superb rigidity to the belt while keeping it very thin. Others I've used over the years accomplish this by adding extra layers of nylon, which works but makes for a very bulky belt.
Securing the belt around your waist is a trusty Cobra Buckle. The heavy-duty aluminum buckle is not only lightweight and incredibly easy to disengage, its 2,000-pound load capacity also means it'll likely never fail you. I've been wearing mine daily for about a month now and it hasn't lost a bit of stiffness; great if you want a rock solid gun platform, not so great if you want a comfy belt for everyday wear. If a tough but comfortable rigger belt is what you're after, TacShield has those too. Keep your mission in mind before deciding to pick one up.
Available in either black or coyote tan, the Tactical Gun Belt is available straight from TacShield for just over $70. That's a great deal, but when you find out that TacShield donates a portion of their proceeds to veteran support organizations, it's almost too good to pass up. Pick up some great gear, support a great American small business, and help give our veterans a leg up as well at www.tacshield.com.
TacShield Tactical Gun Belt 1.75" Specs:
Double-wall webbing reinforced with a special poly stiffener system
Aluminum buckle with 2,000-pound load capacity and double release levers
Adjustable up to four inches with hook-and-loop tail lock design
Sizes: small (30"–34"), medium (34"–38"), large (38"–42"), x-large (42"–46")
Colors: Black or coyote
Price: $71.99
www.tacshield.com
