optimator Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I just shot my first 3 gun match a couple of weeks ago. I am officially fooked . I used my EDC belt, and it worked, but I'd rather get a comp belt. I got a good deal on a holster and mag carriers. They already have teklok's on them so I wont convert to the ELS system. This pretty much leaves me with a CR Speed or a DAA. Which do you recommend? As far as sizing goes I'm right at 40" measuring around the outside of my pants. Those of you that are the same size, what belt size did you go with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=219875 Shooters Connection...I like mine. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donald Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=219875 Shooters Connection...I like mine. Bob I like my Shooters Connection belt more. They are a great belt even if they were more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead-Head Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I just saw where midway had there comp. belts on sale for $19. Might not be a bad deal. I like my blade tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racknrider Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Another vote for the Shooters Connection belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimator Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 The Shooters Connection belt looks pretty good. And the forum discount knocks another couple of bucks off. Can any of you that recommended it elaborate on the sizing? It says to add 2". Is that what you all did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donald Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 The Shooters Connection belt looks pretty good. And the forum discount knocks another couple of bucks off. Can any of you that recommended it elaborate on the sizing? It says to add 2". Is that what you all did? I measured from the hole to the pin on my ELS and added 4", was a bit longer, but that is how I like my belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Depending on how many tecklocks you add you may wont 4 more inches added to your actual waste size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUBL Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 This: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/939443369/midwayusa-stage-1-competition-belt-factory-second Now ya got a deal on your belt too!!....In fact....buy TWO!!! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racknrider Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I measured my actual waist size and ordered that size. I have 8" overlap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimator Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) This: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/939443369/midwayusa-stage-1-competition-belt-factory-second Now ya got a deal on your belt too!!....In fact....buy TWO!!! Tim That is a screaming deal for sure. But with SC being a forum sponsor I'd rather spend a little more and get one of theirs. Help those that help us you know. Edited March 28, 2016 by optimator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I just saw where midway had there comp. belts on sale for $19. Might not be a bad deal. I like my blade tech. I haven't seen a midway belt for years but the old ones(10 years or more back) had the hook side of the velcro on the INNER belt which meant everytime you put on a jacket, the hooks would pull on the lining, everytime you got in or out of your car, the hooks would work on the upholstery, etc. They may not make them that way anymore but I would check into that before buying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 The Safariland belt with ELS an QLS points is fantastic, it allows for near instant reorganization of your gear. You can even remove the holster and throw on extra shot sell holders if that is what a stage demands. Seconds to move rifle to the rear, pistol to the side and shot sells up front or any other configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrswanson1 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/939443369/midwayusa-stage-1-competition-belt-factory-second$19.99 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimator Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 I ended up buying the Shooters Connection belt (along with a bunch of other crap). This thing is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry weeks Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 You can usually unbolt the tech loc from the accessory and put the ELS hook on. Really is the best way to go for 3-gun in my opinion. Once I get the belt on, I don't like taking it off so swapping accessories with the belt on fits my needs. Bit expensive but really works great. If you're going to keep the tech loc, I'd get the CR Speed. I used one for several years and it stood up very well. Inner belt is the loop Velcro so it doesn't catch on car seats, clothes etc. I've seen shooters add stick-on hook Velcro to the backs of the tech locs, that keeps a lot of contact. With pistol mags, shotgun caddies, a holster and a rifle mag pouch there will be very little Velcro contact on something like a CR Speed. You'll want extra wrap around "clamps" if you don't add Velcro. Before the ELS, I ran one in front and one in back and it still felt like my belt was going to fall off at any second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donald Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I just drilled holes in my Shooter Connection belt and bolted the ELS mounts to the belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric4069 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I just saw where midway had there comp. belts on sale for $19. Might not be a bad deal. I like my blade tech. I haven't seen a midway belt for years but the old ones(10 years or more back) had the hook side of the velcro on the INNER belt which meant everytime you put on a jacket, the hooks would pull on the lining, everytime you got in or out of your car, the hooks would work on the upholstery, etc. They may not make them that way anymore but I would check into that before buying one. Don't worry, the loop velcro is on the inner belt now, I got one of these belts from a prize table and it is just fine. Nice and stiff. My other two belts are CR Speed and Double Alpha and the Midway belt seems comparable. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The Midway belt is awful. It has about $3 worth of actual value. Maybe less. I'd wear a leather belt before running that trash from Midway again. I picked one up a couple months ago to try since they went on clearance. Just awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrswanson1 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The Midway belt is awful. It has about $3 worth of actual value. Maybe less. I'd wear a leather belt before running that trash from Midway again. I picked one up a couple months ago to try since they went on clearance. Just awful. Mine works great. What problem are you having with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The Midway belt is awful. It has about $3 worth of actual value. Maybe less. I'd wear a leather belt before running that trash from Midway again. I picked one up a couple months ago to try since they went on clearance. Just awful.Tell me more. I've had an unused one in my spare gear bag for a year. I figured I'd loan it out if I ever succeeded in talking someone into trying 3 gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimtrue0531 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Anyone use the DAA Pro belt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrocDowns Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 If you use tek loks just make sure you put some of the hook part of velcro on the back so you dont have any dead space between the inner and outer belts, if the belt falls off with your pistol on it even in the holster you'll be DQ'ed (seen it happen). I use a custom belt from Jones Tactical with an inner and outer combo, its not as rigid as a double alpha but it has some flex to it so I can get it to conform around my waist better and stick better, plus it has a cobra buckle I run a few inces behind my holster so I can crab the "tail" and really tighten the belt up. Once I get it strapped up it isn't coming off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrdy Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 they cost but the Safariland ELS Works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 You need a belt for 3-gun???? Hell I need a stiff belt just to get out of bed. I like to start off with Rebel Yell and then smooth it out through out the day and end with Bookers or Blanton's. Oh you ment something to hold all your gear on you, well in that case it is hard to beat The Wilderness instructors belt. Yeah you have to take it on and off to reconfigure gear, but they will never leave you doing the D.Q. hula dance with Velcro inner/outer belt set ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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