What is a TDU belt?
1.5″ TDU® Belt Details A quick and convenient tactical or patrol belt that excels in a wide range of environments, our 1.5” TDU® Belt can be quickly converted into a secure tie down or secondary carry strap. Ergonomic, affordable, and highly functional. Metal-detector friendly.
What is an EDC belt?
What is an EDC belt? It means a belt used for “every day carry,” or in other words the kind of belt you’d wear everyday carrying the things you have on you everyday.
How wide are tactical belts?
1.5 inches
Tactical belts, especially the EDC type, have a width of 1.5 inches. Rigger’s belts can go around 1.75 inches wide, while the duty belts are at least 2 inches wide.
Do you need an EDC belt?
Concealed Carry and Open Carry EDC Belts A regular dress belt or work belt isn’t going to cut it – you need a belt that’s designed not to fold, twist or shift on you. A multipurpose EDC belt, like the 1.5″ Trainer Belt or the 1.75″ Operator Belt, can help you perform under pressure.
What makes a gun belt different?
The biggest difference between a regular belt and a belt made to carry a gun is strength and stability. Gun belts are made with tougher, higher grade materials, making them a stiffer and better able to maintain shape, fit and function when carrying.
What belt do cops wear?
A police duty belt (sometimes referred to as a gun belt, “duty rig” and/or kit belt) is a belt, typically constructed of nylon or leather used by police, prison and security officers to carry equipment easily in a series of pouches attached to the belt, in a readily-accessible manner, while leaving the hands free to …
What belt does military use?
Webbed belts are commonly referred to as “military belts”. These types of belts utilize webbing and a buckle that typically uses friction for tensioning.
What should I look for in an EDC belt?
That said, these are three features to look for in any good tactical belt: Rigidity. Buckle strength. Good fit with your belt loops….Here’s what to look for in an EDC concealed carry or open carry belt:
- Heavy-duty tensile strength.
- Reinforced stitching.
- Nylon mesh construction.
- Durable hardware.
Can I use a regular belt as a gun belt?
Well, no. Your typical belt just isn’t designed to accommodate the weight of your sidearm and other accessories, like a mag carrier. When your belt can’t support the weight, your gun will eventually sag or move into a less than ideal position.