Many new & entry level gun owners/armed professionals do not understand or know that a quality, lined gun belt is an important part of a carry system.
Gun belts should be stiff & able to support a fully loaded firearm, handcuffs, white-light, spare magazines, OC spray, etc.
Good designs & firms include: Mitch Rosen, Ken Null, Don Hume, Blackhawk.com, 5.11 Tactical, Milt Sparks, Thebeltman.net, Safariland, Galco, Tex Shoemaker, Kirkpatrick Leather, Alessi, Kramer, DeSantis.
Good websites for gear/belts;
www.uscav.com www.qmuniforms.com www.natchezss.com www.galls.com www.policehq.com .
Many savvy pistol packers & "quiet professionals" get horsehide belts or get the type that contour to a 1.25" dress belt in front but are 1.5" around the waist.
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ps: due to the 2013 gun panic & custom nature, always call first & confirm the item price and/or shop times. Many places are back-ordered.