Awesome, I had considered the operator belt as well, but decided on the leather version so I can wear it with jeans, suits, slacks, etc. i'm glad you like it though- it gives me some confidence that I made a good choice. As far as the price goes- if it works its worth it.
+1 on the fake leather belt making you sag in unnatural places haha
Quick to the gun, Sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. - Chris Costa
Update:
The 5.11 Tactical casual belt with permastiff is absolutely awesome!
I can carry a full size 1911, 1 extra mag, 1 pair of cuffs that I steal from my duty belt, 1 flashlight, and my blackberry and the belt doesn't bend or sag a bit!
Highly reccomended- as for wear? Its too soon to say, but i'll update...
In case you guys are wondering- I'm not too concerned about concealment lol A sports-coat does well, but if i'm in casual I only carry the 1911, cell phone, mag & flashlight..(the mag/flashlight is one unit)
Quick to the gun, Sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. - Chris Costa
I knew you would love it! Is it not one of the best belts you have owned? It sure is for me only i have the black nylon tactical operator belt with perm stiff nylon it's so sick. At first the huge belt buckle drove me nuts because i was not use to such a huge one but now it's no problem. I carry the firearm and two back up mags on it with no problem and a leatherman on the back. When I get a flashlight holder i will be mounting my flashlight to the belt as well. I have handcuffs but most of the time they stay home as i have no need for them. I'll post some photos later.
THEY MAY TAKE OUR LIVES BUT THEY'LL NEVER TAKE OUR FREEDOM!!!!!
I use the wildness way with plastic insert .
LOL I know the only part that does flex ( on my nylon belt) is the first few inches of the tip then the perm stiff takes over and it's stiff. Some times it can be a pain when your trying to get the belt on new pants it does not want to bend into the belt loops.
THEY MAY TAKE OUR LIVES BUT THEY'LL NEVER TAKE OUR FREEDOM!!!!!
Quick to the gun, Sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. - Chris Costa
I have a leather belt made from The Belt Man. I also have one from Galco, and High Noon Holsters. They work great, but I may have to try that 5.11 nylon belt.
Gun Belts by The Belt Man
I own 2 of these in 1-1/4" size. Black & Brown. Can be worn with jeans or dress slacks. Best I've ever used.
.....T. Ray