Holster and Belt for carry.

[Sewer_Ice]

Plan on getting a Don Hume 715 IWB to carry my xd45 compact, only thing is now I'm trying to find a belt.

I've been doing research on belts, aparently it's very important to have a good belt when CC'ing, Kydex re-inforced appears the be the way to go.

Issue: Google sucks when it comes to searching kydex reinforced belt. I'm looking to spend no more than 40 for my belt, thus far I have found ONE for that price and I'd like to see what styles I have options of.

Issue # 2: I'm seeing varying thickness of belts, what size should I be looking at for a Don Hume?

Issue #3: Belts measurments vary, and 32-36 doesn't necessarily mean 36 or 32 fits. I have a 34in (and shrinking) waist so I need something that fits 32-36in waist.

From what I've read a lot of people have been through A LOT of belts, so I figured I'd be able to save my self some time and money by using your wisdom and experience.

[Terry]

I really like my Wilderness 3 stitch belts.
Tactical Belts - Wilderness Tactical Products, LLC

[Ski098]

I saw this on Midway this afternoon. It isn't Kydex reinforced but seems to have very positive reviews. 34" Don Hume belt on clearance.

Don Hume B111 Holster Belt 1-3/4" Brass Buckle Leather - MidwayUSA

[jstringer5]

Check out the Aker polymer reinforced belt. I have a black and a brown.
For the money they are very hard to beat for a nice leather gun belt.

Can get them in 1 1/4 and 1 1/2.

They are very strong and supportive but no so thick as to be hard to thread through your belt loops. Very nice buckles too.

[Vandal]

Wilderness Tactical, period, dot, the end. My 5-stitch is on year number 5 keeping my pants up and year 3 carrying a gun. I love it and will buy another IF this one wears out.

For leather I have heard nothing but good stuff about the belts from The Beltman and will get one myself when i have the disposable income.

A good gun belt doesn't need the polymer reinforcement, IMO polymer makes up for taking short cuts in the belt making. I had a polymer reinforced belt for a few days once and got rid of it. I found it to be very uncomfortable as it doesn't flex with your movement.

[jaydog]

A good leather gunbelt shouldn't require any kind of plastic internal stiffener.
I personally like the belts from RafterS. Rob Leahy at Simply Rugged makes a nice gunbelt for a fair price. You probably won't find a good leather belt for $40, but every dollar you do spend on one will be paid back many times over the years that you have it (and it will last for years!).

I haven't tried one of the Wilderness belts yet, but have never heard anyone say anything bad about them.

[rockerZ71]

I just use cheap walmart belts but you may want to check out crossbreed

[Ed Ely]

CrossBreed

Ed

[speedracer211]

I like my wilderness tac. belt and my 5.11's that I just got for real cheap.

[jessicasdad]

my wife got me the Wilderness Tac belt (5 Stitch) for Christmas ... and just now waiting for IWB holster .... but I can not see buying any other belt again .. belt is comfortable, STOUT and relatively inexpensive ......