My local range just built their USPSA course and I've never shot a competition. I want to get involved in USPSA and transition into 3 gun from it.

I'm looking at belts now and am looking for some advice.

I'm a 31" waist, actual waist size, on an empty stomach but I'm eating more to get that size up. In my shopping cart I currently have.

Safari 030 34"
Safari 032 36"
Safari ELS Kit w/ 2 34&35
(2) 773 Mag pouches w/ 1.5" belt attachments.

Should I just get the mag pouches with the ELS attachment already from Midway or order them with the 1.5" attachments?

This is what I'm looking at for starting out and something to build on. Help? Other suggestions of brands to look at, does the sizing look okay, should I start with less expensive items/ a different system or is this a buy once cry once type of deal and I'm on the right track already?

I would suggest the DAA belt instead, as it is stiffer and will stand up to all the weight you'll hang off of it for 3gun.  The Safariland ELS belt is good product, but is not as stiff as the DAA and will sag/twist more.  In addition, the DAA velcro between the inner/outer belts sticks together much more securely than the Safariland inner/outer belts.


Check out the posts here.

I went with a cr speed for uspsa while I get my feet wet and get some experience.

I would just start with a leather belt from the closet, a belt holster and a couple of double mag pouches (depending on what you plan to shoot).  No need to spend money yet, once you do it becomes a flood.

how do you plan on reloading your shotgun?...it is pretty hard to beat the load2/load4 clips, unless your local club does a lot of prone with the long guns... if that is the case, the slower trays would be more practical...I'm old, and don't adapt to changes very well, so I use trays on a 2" Uncle Mikes duty belt with under belt...for USPSA two double pistol mag pouches for pistol only, but remove the rear one and replace with a pair of rifle mag pouches with BladeTech teklok clips...two 4 round trays strong side front, and 6 round tray behind the holster...I use the same retention holster for both multi gun and pistol...a 3 gun gear diagonal belt allows me to carry slugs for a mix and match stage.... some matches like this 2010 Ft Benning match do have prone stages

this is what im using LAsnyder.  For prone, you can easily turn it to the side on back.  
http://www.chameleon-fabrics.com/ipsc-3-gun-stuff/loadtwo-belt

I tend to agree that getting  your feet wet before you spend money is wise, but a good belt is a necessity no matter what discipline you shoot.  Inner/Outer is the only way to go.