hab25 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Does anyone use it? I would love to see more shots of it then what try have on their website How does it compare to the CR Speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 The Brass Monkey belt is pretty sturdy (as are most dedicated gun belts), but I think that it's biggest advantage is that you can REALLY cinch it down after putting it on. The buckle is a snap-together deal. Once it is fastened, there is a "running end" that sticks out. You just pull on that and it pulls down tight. Because it can be pulled so tight, you're not so dependent on velcro-to-velcro attachment to keep it stable. They make them in a variety of widths, so you can have a thin one for your Production rig and a full 2-inch one for 3-Gun/Multi-Gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I saw these for the first time at the Pro-Am. Cliff was using one, and told me all about it. Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick romero Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) I've never heard of this brand. i will have to check it out. it sounds interesting with the buckle style for a comp belt. it sounds like it just a riggers belt with out the triangle clip on it. if so they are great belt for carry and possibly competition as they are veery sturdy and stiff. they use a cobra buckle which are awesome buckles! Edited July 16, 2012 by nick romero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 How would one get this through 3 belt loops with the gear mounted, if there's no inner belt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab25 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 I think there is an inner belt that is why I was asking. The idea of being able to cinch down after putting is great. Much better in theory then just Velcroing together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMPshooting Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Great questions and feedback! More info and a press release will be out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Ah, yes... reading is helpful: http://brassmonkeyperformance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_73&product_id=118 The belt is constructed with an inner and outer system that connects with the velcro hook and loop system. Yeah, that'll be my next belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick romero Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 "diehli" i should of read more as well, that seems interesting to use a cobra buckle on a velcro inner/outer system. I am really curious to see the upcoming reviews on this belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Personally, I have no problem getting an inner belt tight. I can try to get the outer belt tight, but I always feel like it could be a bit tighter. The ideal setup, IMO, would be something like a Wilderness Tactical Frequent Flyer inner belt with the CSM stiffener and full loop velcro outside and something like Brass Monkey's outer belt. Once I drop weight, I may splurge and go that route. $150 in a belt system, excluding the holster and mag pouches... well, there are worse things to spend money on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 It looks interesting but I really don't like the idea of having a really tight belt. The solution I have been using may be kind of "old man" looking but it really works well. Perry Ruf-N-Tuf Suspenders can be quickly attached to the inner belt and do a good job of keeping things from sagging even with a full load of mags. Great for those with a tactical tummy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick romero Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 the suspenders is definately an good approach to control the sagging, i have thought about that but once i switched over to my daa rig i dont seem to have that big of a saggin issue anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 the suspenders is definately an good approach to control the sagging, i have thought about that but once i switched over to my daa rig i dont seem to have that big of a saggin issue anymore For suspenders, I have used these: http://suspenders.com/hipclip.htm Sorry for the hijack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngun450 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I just shot the Pro Am with these gentlemen, we happened to be squadded up together. I can tell you that these guys are very standup and honest in what they do. They make a great product and I will be buying a three gun belt from them shortly. I currently run a CR speed rig. I was sold on how the belt is very adjustable after you snap the buckle together. The buckle itself is very nice too very sturdy wont wear out, made out of aluminum I think he said they originally use it for climbing purposes. Also the belt is adaptable it doesnt have to be your race rig, you can just also use it as a nice outdoor purpose belt. This is just what I gathered from shooting and talking with them all day, hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztecdriver Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I won one of these belts off the prize table at Area 6. The inner hook and loop with the clasp AND synch (ie, you snap it together THEN snag it down, OVER top of the velcro inner.) Very cool. My only issue is placement of the latch. It doesn't work with my Open and Limited rigs, unless I put it in the back. I think I'm going to dedicate this belt to Single Stack or Production, which I shoot a fair amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 You don't overlap your Open/Limited rig in the back anyway? I'd put the buckle 3-4" away from my last mag pouch so that I'd have plenty of room to get the cinch-down overlap to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMPshooting Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) You don't overlap your Open/Limited rig in the back anyway? I'd put the buckle 3-4" away from my last mag pouch so that I'd have plenty of room to get the cinch-down overlap to work. Good idea, but we have found another effective way to use this belt is to position the buckle just behind the holster on the right side (for righties)as there is plenty of unused space, and it is easy to do a right handed adjustment. That leaves all the room neccesary for limited/open mag positioning. Check out Cliff Walsh's revolver rig, thats how he uses it. For lefties, the opposite will work. Edited July 18, 2012 by BMPshooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 That makes sense, too, although I'd prefer to pull out to cinch, rather than rearwards. Different strokes (and shoulder injuries for me) for different folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMPshooting Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 That makes sense, too, although I'd prefer to pull out to cinch, rather than rearwards. Different strokes (and shoulder injuries for me) for different folks. Excellent point! thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 It looks interesting but I really don't like the idea of having a really tight belt. The solution I have been using may be kind of "old man" looking but it really works well. Perry Ruf-N-Tuf Suspenders can be quickly attached to the inner belt and do a good job of keeping things from sagging even with a full load of mags. Great for those with a tactical tummy too. Two of us in the Houston area run suspenders (you out there Leon?). Great way to take some pressure off of the lower back. Only drawback is avoiding the fashion police. Just not as cool as those competition shirts with several dozen logos, but it sure works for folks like me. You know the type; a generous beer belly and no butt. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffwalsh Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I love my BMP belt. I will never use anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyGlock Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I love my BMP belt. I will never use anything else. I have ordered one. Your good reputation weighs in gold and tipped my scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpa5oh Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I like my belt system nice and tight when I'm running a stage...but then I like it loosened up in between stages (kinda like how a fat guy unbuttons his pants while he's eating.) Would this belt system allow me to do that easily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shokr21 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I ordered one after reading this thread. T he guys at BMP took very good care of me and communicated very effectively, while I endured a wait time that was almost 4 times longer than quoted because of an issue with backordered components to the manufacturer. I still paid full price, I thought they might say "hey thanks for waiting so long here's a 10% coupon code / shipping's on us", but I'm still happy with my purchase and would/will be ordering another sometime in the future. My only tip would be to order an inch or so long than necessary. I sent them my waist measurement plus an inch and I only have about 3/4 of an inch of velcro overlap on the cinching portion of the belt. I like the belt, it looks good, it's rigid and it easily supports all of my gear for both SS and production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahtsay Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I ordered mine last October 2012.....still waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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