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Posted: 4/18/2024 5:02:23 PM EDT
Looking at 2 piece belt systems.

Esstac Shooters vs Blue Alpha vs DM Mech vs....?

What do you prefer and why?
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 5:06:22 PM EDT
[#1]
AWS LAB belt.

LAB Belt
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 5:07:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BMSMB] [#2]
Originally Posted By Dance:
Looking at 2 piece belt systems.

Esstac Shooters vs Blue Alpha vs DM Mech vs....?

What do you prefer and why?
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Esstac ENHANCED shooters... because it keeps the wife happy.


It's stiffer and feels better than the regular shooters belt.

Also... esstac is besstac.
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 5:10:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: esstac-] [#3]
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 5:12:06 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By esstac-:
Whatever is cheapest off Amazon.  And made in China.


Because you're not actually going to use this outside of moms basement.  Right?
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It's still gotta hold up our size 58 pants. This is no place for cheap Chicom gear!
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 5:13:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 2JokersWild] [#5]
Operator belt

Yeah it's a bit spend but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Really like the HSGI belt
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 5:13:31 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By BMSMB:

Esstac ENHANCED shooters... because it keeps the wife happy.


It's stiffer and feels better than the regular shooters belt.

Also... esstac is besstac.
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Originally Posted By BMSMB:
Originally Posted By Dance:
Looking at 2 piece belt systems.

Esstac Shooters vs Blue Alpha vs DM Mech vs....?

What do you prefer and why?

Esstac ENHANCED shooters... because it keeps the wife happy.


It's stiffer and feels better than the regular shooters belt.

Also... esstac is besstac.
Correct. I've had 2 Esstac shooters belt and just upgraded to the enhanced version. So nice!
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 5:41:06 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By esstac-:
Whatever is cheapest off Amazon.  And made in China.


Because you're not actually going to use this outside of moms basement.  Right?
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Link Posted: 4/18/2024 6:18:44 PM EDT
[#8]
I really like my Blue Alpha belt rig. Got it back when they had a package deal for Black Friday. Came with mag pouches and dump pouch
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 6:24:23 PM EDT
[#9]
Eagle operator belt. Served me very well. I wish it was around when I was deploying.
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 6:38:57 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By esstac-:
Whatever is cheapest off Amazon.  And made in China.


Because you're not actually going to use this outside of moms basement.  Right?
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I’m already poor. Quit tryna make me poorer…
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 6:41:17 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By esstac-:
Whatever is cheapest off Amazon.  And made in China.


Because you're not actually going to use this outside of moms basement.  Right?
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lol, wrong...



...it's my basement
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 6:42:09 PM EDT
[#12]
Esstac all things
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 7:48:54 PM EDT
[#13]
I picked up the Kore Essentials battle belt for a recent class.

https://www.koreessentials.com/products/battle-belt

seemed to work OK.

Link Posted: 4/18/2024 7:51:34 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/18/2024 7:56:24 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By BMSMB:

Esstac ENHANCED shooters... because it keeps the wife happy.


It's stiffer and feels better than the regular shooters belt.

Also... esstac is besstac.
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Originally Posted By BMSMB:
Originally Posted By Dance:
Looking at 2 piece belt systems.

Esstac Shooters vs Blue Alpha vs DM Mech vs....?

What do you prefer and why?

Esstac ENHANCED shooters... because it keeps the wife happy.


It's stiffer and feels better than the regular shooters belt.

Also... esstac is besstac.


I love my Esstsc ESB.  However, I have not used the other belts OP is asking about.
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 9:16:21 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Bravo_Six:


I love my Esstsc ESB.  However, I have not used the other belts OP is asking about.
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I havent felt the need to try anything else.... have a combat belt set up, and another that I've used for competition. They've served me very well
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 9:21:58 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By AF89:
AWS SMU
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This if it’s for anything where you might need fall protection or to clip in.  The Ronin belt is identical.  It’s what a lot of SOF units run when working with aircraft that have no seats.  

If that’s not a requirement, the GBRS belt is great and TRex belts are surprisingly well thought out.  


Link Posted: 4/18/2024 9:28:51 PM EDT
[#18]
Ive had a Blue Alpha for several years.  No complaints
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 9:29:54 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By JamPo:
AWS LAB belt.

LAB Belt
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You know, no belt should have 27 options.   It's painful to even think about.
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 9:33:17 PM EDT
[#20]
Had a Blue Alpha molle belt, and recently went to the esstac enhanced shooters belt. The Esstac belt is much more rigid and using one wrap it's a better attachment system than mini molle anyways, which I wasn't really using on the Blue Alpha anyways.

Plus if you ever have an issue, just email Stu and you will get awesome CS.
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 9:57:52 PM EDT
[#21]
Senshi Belt
Link Posted: 4/18/2024 9:58:41 PM EDT
[#22]
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Originally Posted By BMSMB:

because it keeps the wife happy.


It's stiffer and feels better
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Link Posted: 4/18/2024 11:35:26 PM EDT
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SubSecond.
Link Posted: 4/19/2024 7:27:48 AM EDT
[#24]
Blue alpha hybrid everyday carry belt here.  


I’m very impressed with it.   I bought another one after a few wears.  And the cobra buckle can fit through belt loops.  Great company.
Link Posted: 4/19/2024 8:01:56 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By AF89:
AWS SMU
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This, I got one when they first came out years ago. The gold standard in built and price.
great design, made in the USA by Americans and not overpriced.
Link Posted: 4/19/2024 8:03:32 AM EDT
[#26]
Aws SMU. 114$ on sale and it’s super sturdy. Used it for competitions and never had an issue
Link Posted: 4/19/2024 8:19:53 AM EDT
[#27]
Trex Speed belt.

Simple, but with a much better, more convenient sizing setup. Slap it on, close the buckle, cinch it down. Much more friendly to wear daily than other designs.
Link Posted: 4/19/2024 8:26:25 AM EDT
[#28]
Alice Gear.
Link Posted: 4/19/2024 12:52:00 PM EDT
[#29]
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Alice Gear.
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Link Posted: 4/19/2024 12:53:38 PM EDT
[#30]

Generally if you’re looking to carry gear, go to esstac and load up the cart.

Link Posted: 4/19/2024 1:00:33 PM EDT
[#31]
I used the Blue Alpha for a couple years, and now went to the DM, and like it better.

I like the outer belt adjustment much better, and really like the way the "molle" loops on the DM are on the inside so holster mounts like a true north get fully supported and full velcro engagement.
Link Posted: 4/19/2024 1:11:15 PM EDT
[#32]
Esstac is alright
Link Posted: 4/19/2024 1:21:05 PM EDT
[#33]
Link Posted: 4/19/2024 1:48:17 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By esstac-:
Whatever is cheapest off Amazon.  And made in China.


Because you're not actually going to use this outside of moms basement.  Right?
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My basement.  My basement.  I'm growed up.
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