What is the Best Gun Belt? Kore Essentials vs Klik Belts vs Nexbelt vs 5.11
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There are a lot of choices for gun belts, so how do you know which one is right for you? In this video, I take a look at four great options from Kore Essentials, Klik Belts, Nexbelt, and 5.11 Tactical. Kore Essentials provided all of the belts in this video.
Thank you, Kore Essentials for providing these belts to test and review!
Use the time stamps below to skip around to the belt you're interested in learning more about!
Unboxing:
Nexbelt - 2:21
5.11 - 3:44
Klikbelts - 5:10
Kore Essentials - 6:14
Talking Points:
Klikbelts - 13:22
Nexbelt - 14:31
Kore Essentials - 16:52
5.11 - 18:43
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Here are some timestamps to jump around to whatever you're most interested in:
Unboxing the belts:
Nexbelt - 2:21
5.11 - 3:44
Klikbelts - 5:10
Kore Essentials - 6:14
Talking Points:
Klikbelts - 13:22
Nexbelt - 14:31
Kore Essentials - 16:52
5.11 - 18:43
5.11 sucks. I have one. It frays over time and is hard to correct
Hey Jeremy - Tom from Nexbelt. This was a fun and entertaining video. Just wanted to point out a couple of items that were not addressed. The biggest thing is we use stainless steel screws for the construction of our buckles. If reliability is important to you then this is crucial. We're the only one that's doing that. All other companies use pins and pins have a great chance of backing out. We know this because we've been in business longer than Kore and most ratchet companies out there. (A lot of our designs have been copied out there). Nothings worse than being compromised because of a buckle failure. Regarding the buckle mechanism, Kore sent you an older design. The magnet system is still strong like you showed, but we've started introducing a new patent pending mechanism of what we call a hybrid which marries the technology of both - the reliability of a magnet and the feel of a spring. We appreciate the compliment of the buckle design. Too many times I've seen people wear a gun belt and I think - he's carrying. We try to design our buckles to blend in to keep the element of surprise on the side of the customer. We have a few friends who are police officers and design a lot of our EDC belts keeping them in mind when they're off duty. On stiffness , our belts easily carry extra weights besides the firearms and extra magazines. We have people in security that wrote us that they also carry walkie talkies and flashlights and even batons. We don't want to make the stiffest belt out there. We've played with it and nothing's worse than having to alter your seating position so the belt doesn't dig into your back. The biggest compliment from our customers is that it's the most comfortable belt they've worn. Looking forward to more videos from you. Keep it fun like this you'll get a lot of subscribers.
Nexbelt so glad you chimed in....yesterday I ordered 4 from the Well-Armed Woman website for myself and my daughters....bcs the thick leather gun belts we had were so uncomfortable nobody would wear them. I hated the gun belt! But, my regular belts sagged. Can’t wait to try them... !
Yea
I bought a nexbelt 2 months ago. It thread that's holding it together keeps undoing it's self by the ratchet ing strip. Couple more months and it will be useless!
My new nextbelt buckle broke after about 4 months. seems like the magnet it has cracked. It was not rigid enuf for my 1911 owb setup anyway. My firearms instructor swears by kore so i will givev it a try.
@@nickstone3978 Hi Nick - If you have one of our new belts, it would have a hybrid of a magnet and spring system. If the magnet broke, it would still work because the spring would still work. And vice versa. We've had this design out for over a year. We would be interested in seeing this and sending you a replacement. Contact warranty@nexbelt.com so Nate can help you.
These Kore belts are very impressive. I’ve been a firearms instructor for over 35 years. I test/try new gear all the time ( monthly - on my own dime, so never a conflict of interest), so I can give students actual opinions. I was a double thickness leather belt guy.
One month, I decided to order a Kore belt, expecting an okay belt. Ran it through the ringer and I was much more than impressed.
I wear one everyday. I ended up buying two more. A gray tac belt for day to day jean wearing, a black tac belt (test belt) for BDUs/5.11s and a leather belt for dress pants. Even the thinner leather one, because it has a core, is sturdy and the gun stays put without sagging.
Jeremy thanks for the accurate and informative comparison video. Kore is the originator of the ratcheting gun belt and is the leader in this space for quality, comfort, adjustability and variety. All our belts feature our proprietary Power-Core center. It's almost twice as stiff and supportive as any other Ratcheting Gun Belt and we've never seen even one break. In addition to EDC (1.5") belts we make ratcheting range belts 1.75", ratcheting molle battle belts (1.75") and coming Fall 2023 ratcheting duty belts for LEO's (2.25"). We rule this space. Thanks again for your time and the in-depth review.
KORE BRAND
KORE belts are what I would describe as almost ridiculously expensive, particularly for a disabled 64 year old man on a fixed income. But, Jeremy made a believer out of me (I’m currently a Blue Alpha user). What an excellent video. I would ask him to do a “how to video” for your website’s. And, when I’m able to scratch the money together, after meds etcetera, I’m going to add a KORE belt to my every day carry. All my best.
Kore belts last....my Old Basket Weave is still going strong, and comfortable too. It's not about buying thick double leather anymore that digs and feels like a hola hoop on your waist. A Kore has that internal core that keeps everything from sagging but is comfortable as a 3/16" leather belt. That click is a sound of the buckle...when she's latched she doesn't move. Plus it's nice when going out to dinner and I eat a bit to much...a slight squeeze of the adjustment and your good to go.
Sure.....I've bought the Hanks, Bulls, Galico., and a few others (most given as presents from wife and the boys). JUST SPEND THE MONEY...BUY ONCE..CRY ONCE...AND ENJOY FOR LIFE !!!
KORE developed the FIRST Reinforced Ratcheting Track Belt designed to support a firearm. As proof we have 2 U.S. utility Patents to back up our claim. That's why Kore belts are far more supportive, use the superior spring system and we offer 1.5" & 1.75" wide ratchet gun belts. Nexbelt is a copycat.
Thanks Kore Brand for standing behind your Belts. I bought the black leather gun belt when it first came out and the leather started peeling away. After a call and sending an email with pictures showing what was happening to my belt. Kore Brand sent me a replacement that has lasted. I was so glad that Kore Brand fixed my issue with the leather peeling from the belt I bought the nylon webbing belt which has been holding up for 18 months now of daily use.
@@marksd5650 Most of our KORE EDC 1.5" belts are $59.95. They've been that much since we introduced them many years ago. Sorry you think that's ridiculously expensive. Most of our customers tell us they're feel the belts are very fairly priced and worth every penny. Thanks.
Had a lot of gunbelts over the decades cause Im old and kore is the best I have used so far. My wife got it for me and dang shes smart.
So sweet!
Leather or nylon?
Purchased a kore tatical belt in black and love it. Its very sturdy and secure. The weight of my gun doesn’t weigh my pants down at all. Easy to put on and take off. Great belt! Worth the money!
My only complaint is when I appendix carry the buckle sticks out too much and makes carrying really noticeable
@@remingtonsiefkas2458 just move the buckle to the side instead of having it dead center in the middle. Hope that helps
Kore leather. As of August 2022, they look just and fit like normal belts, but have all the sturdiness needed to support your rig. The buckle locking mechanism is great. I wear one every day, with or without a rig.
Just purchased the Kore gun belt , tan, with the same x5 buckle . Have wore it a few days and couldn’t be happier. Worth the money.
After having run ALL these belts (and some others) over 10 years I would very much agree with your longer term assesment, Kore, Klik, Nexbelt, 5.11. At this point I wear one of my 3 Kore belts every day. It is just a matter of time til I give the others to the Vets org.
Ended up purchasing both the leather and tactical Kore belts. Quality is top notch and the feel is even better. Firmly secures all items and no issues even with a full size handgun. The latching mechanism is great, true fit every time. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a quality belt.
I had to BUY both of mine.
I have 5 Kore belts, they are amazing belts I wear them for any occasion, they are easy to adjust and they look good. You really cant get a better belt.
Just familiar with the kore essential brand and impressed with how well it holds my gun and fit my waist.
Using a knife to cut the kore belt works so much better than scissors
I stand behing Kore Belts because they stand behind their Belts. I bought their first leather belt and after 6 months the leather started tearing away. I called them and let them know what was happening to my belt. I had to email them pictures of the belt, but 5 days later I had a new belt. It has been holding up fine. I also bought the nylon belt in Black which has been holding up for 18 months of daily use and counting.
I actually bought the same kore belt for an every day belt for work and play, I’ve use it to carry OWB everyday as well to hold gear for long range rifle matches and I’m very impressed awesome design. its a damn good belt.
@Peter Garcia 8lbs no problem. Get one. You will like it. Leave it long. 4-5 inches rather than 2 like recommend. I figured I’d cut more later but occasional weight fluctuations .& FYI it takes a long time but eventually it will form to your shape & be more comfortable. Will work for what you want from day 1 & get better with time. Had mine about 3 years. Still looking good & working good.
Kore... The first gen had problems with the buckle mount. It would pull off the end of the belt. Called Kore and they sent me the 2.0 buckle and a new belt, no questions asked and no charges. The new buckle is bomb proof. Best belt. I carry a G19 OWB whenever I wear pant, and love it. If I want max conceal, I tighten the belt to max to hold the gun tight to my body. If I'm running n gunin' or range shooting, I back it off a click or two, which makes the grip a touch more accessible and can make a big difference in speed to draw and contact. If I'm sitting on the couch, I can back it off even more for even more comfort. Great belt...
Been rocking Kore belts for 8+ years, love em !!
Same here, I still have my original Kore leather belt.
@@TheWarriorSolution I still have my original nylon one and all the original buckles, I had 1 leather gunbelt snap on me but kore sent me a new one asap no questions asked even tho it was after the warranty period. They are a great company
I have been carrying off duty (OTW) for more than 30 years now. I have tried them all.. Trex, Galco, Bianchi etc etc etc etc. Eight months ago I purchased the KORE Belt in Gray, with same black buckle you are reviewing. This is the BEST belt I have ever worn. Very comfortable, easy to adjust and just a great concealed carry belt. I will never buy another brand. Also KORE customer service was very attentive.
Bettee than Vedder quick release cobra belt?
I utilize a kore battle belt with molle and inner belt for tactical training and it is the best I have had thus far. No other belt I have ever seen changes size like it does.
We sell a lot of Kore belts every month in our 2 gun shops. Very popular with customers and most of the guys working here wear them too.
I've had my Kore belt for over two years without ANY issues. I like it a lot.
I can tell ya'll that the Kore belt brand is the better choice. I own 6 of them. They have more support, don't fray, buckle locks better and releases easier and they have mulit-cam, real carbon fiber, western style belts, range belts and even ratcheting battle belts. And yes I have a Nexbelt too that is why I can say this with total confidence.
#truth!
Man your production is great! I can't reason why you don't have more subs! Great video. Thanks for the info. I just received 2 More belts, the 1.75 and 1.5 gun belts. I'm very impressed even though I'm having to return the 1.75 because the zip tie portion was installed backwards at the factory. They INSTANTLY sent me out a new belt and should be here in the next 3 days. Can't wait to see how your channel grows! Keep it up!
Thanks man, I really appreciate it! This video was actually one of the first ones I made so the newer ones are much better, in my opinion. It's just a matter of getting content posted in between my "real job." Product review channels don't tend to grow as fast as more entertaining content, but I'm sure it will grow much bigger over time.
I'm sorry to hear the 1.75 belt was backwards, but I'm glad KORE was quick to get it replaced for you. There will be some new KORE content coming out very shortly. ;)
@@TheWarriorSolution yeah the KORE people are pretty cool. Very polite. As soon as I get done typing this I'm gonna tear through your content and watch some more of your videos! Your review of the belts was the best in my opinion so I'm excited to see what else you've covered. Just out of curiosity, have you thought about reviewing tshirt companies such as bunker branding, grunt style, and till Valhalla? Thanks for writing back!
Now this belt may not be popular, but the adjustable ratchet belt has done me well. Where i work and ocassionally run, it holds up. Best part, i can adjust when sitting or whatever.
My damn Nextbelt started to come apart in like 5 or 6 months, I didnt even want a replacement cause it was that bad. My firearms instructor showed me his 2 year ole Kore belt and so I got that on his advice. Best belt ever so far. You can just feel that it is made better than my Nextbelt.
My Kore Essential belt is over 4 years old at least and is scratched a bit but it still functions nicely. I can't blame the buckle for scratchign because I am a mechanic who carries owb on off hours and weekends and I am very hard on my belts. With the Kore Essential I mostly apprecaite the adjustment mechanism and it is plenty stiff for my 1911 set up.
I tested out a lot of these belts at shot show this past Jan and Kore was my favorite for firmness, overall quality of build and adjustment. They also had lots of models like 1.75 and battle belts too.
I think its pretty cool that the manufacturers are leaving comments.
Extras B rolls were def. Funny 😂😂
I would choose Kore too. I was using an EDC belt from 511. It's a fine belt, but uses pre-cut eyes that don't always fit some holster/clothing combinations. My Kore Leather gun belt solves this problem with its adjustable system. Only had it a little over a week, but so far its a winner! The quality of materials in the belt are outstanding.
Went with a Kore web belt and glad I did. Seriously strong belts that are well made and I was able to get there 1.75" wider version because I carry 1911 and needed plenty of support.
I recently bought a Nexbelt because my buddy that EDCs recommended it to me. Then your video popped up in my TH-cam feed. I'll definitely look into Kore for my next purchase.
Even though this is an older video and one of your first, I found it both informative and entertaining.
Thanks! Yeah...we're still learning, but those earliest videos definitely have some rough spots!
Kore is my choice and Ive put all these belts to the test and more. Orginally I wore 5.11 belts for years and they were ok but not a great fit. Then bought Nexbelt online thru an ad I saw and it was better but in the end not stiff enuf so I gave it to my wife who cc and its great for her. But after like a month buckle jammed. In frustration I got the Kore and its built the best and hasn't jammed in over year. I wished I found that one first.
For those of you looking for a concealed carry belt. Black or brown leather is the go to belt.
KORE is the best choice. Cobra buckle and military style belts scream gun belt. I've worn kore black dress belt normal looking buckle 2 years in the Oilfields on rigs. I can pull it off wipe it off it looks new buckle is a little scarred up. Fabulous belt.
I agree completely. I've had my leather Kore belt for two years now, and even made a video showing how well it has held up over time. I can't recommend Kore Essentials enough.
On a 1-10 score kore stiffness.tac& leather.
The nexbelt rep can say what he wants but really kore is outright superior product if you cc guys. If not nexbelt is fine .I work at a gun shop and we've had both brands. We got rid of nextbelts because of complaints and breakage. Kore has been much better and we all wear them here at the shop.
Curious to know what types of failures are people having with the Nexbelt?
I’ve used other ratcheting type belts before but Kore Essentials is my favorite. Good quality material, quiet ratcheting. I’ve only been using it for a month or so, but I believe it’s going to hold up well to the rigors of carrying a firearm and extra mags. It supports my p365 inside an Alien Gear slide tuck holster. Very comfortable setup, but with the wrong belt it can be a real pain. This belt does the job.
Thanks for sharing! I agree completely.
I’m deciding between a Kore belt, sheepdog response, and a warrior poet belt. Looking at ratchet or klik style belts. Have you ever tried the sheepdog or warrior poet ones?
This is the most informative, deep dive into gun belts that I’ve seen. From your assessments I feel as though I can make a more informed selection of a piece of “equipment” that I deem not essential, but very handy to improve my appendix carry (MA doesn’t allow Outside waist band). I’ve not tried any of these because they are expensive, I’m retired and on a budget. I’ve worn my Blue Alpha for about five months with no complaints. I wear it everyday and I don’t know it’s there it’s so comfortable. Thanks, great video!
Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate the feedback! I'm glad you liked it!
Kore Essentials is how I roll. Love it. Sorta costly, but definitely worth it.
Went with Kore, no regrets. Ive put this thing through a considerably harsh life & it still looks good as new!
I use my Kore leather gun belt with that X1 buckle for detective
wear. I carry a pistol, extra mag, and cuffs and it holds up the weight very
well. The belt is very comfortable, and the easy adjustment is a great feature.
I bought two to have an extra when/ if the first wears out. I would definitely
purchase again when the time comes for a new one.
Love my 5.11 belt which I use to carry my tool holster. It holds pretty well. Granted I haven’t worn it to competition but it’s strong enough to carry some weight and flexible enough for every use including holding my Otter cased iPhone.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video I went with kore belt and absolutely love it!! I daily carry a g 32 and went through belts every month or two especially in the summer as sweat and the weight of that gun wore belts out fast but this kore belt is nite and day from any regular belt and the ratchet system is amazing!!! Thank you!
I picked up both the Tactical and Dress Belts from Kore, Adjusted the size as per the instructions. Both are comfortable and the Tactical Belt holds my hunting knives and Springfield 1911A1 without bending or folding one bit.
Kore is the best gun belt you can get and I have had many . It is sturdy comfortable and easy to use . Love my kore belts I have 3 and plan on getting more .
Go with the Klik if you want to tug on it constantly to adjust it after it slips. Never have I ever cussed a belt more. 36" 1.5" inch single ply with metal cobra buckle for those that are curious. $59.00 paper weight
FYI there is a lot more choices on their buckles now with KORE belt love my Kore Belt.
I have never tried a Kore belt, so I can't comment on it. I can however tell you I have been wearing a nexbelt for over a year daily and I'm very satisfied as it has been very sturdy, it has not frayed or lost any firmness and as far as the buckle magnet, I have not had any issues with it to date.
Wore a Nexbelt for a year and loved the ratchet system. Then heard about Kore and got one to see the difference. Long story short my Kore Essentials belt is wayyy better quality. The belt buckle, the thickness, and quality are far superior to any other ratchet type belts out there. Pun intended.
I now own 3 KORE belts. I love these. I wear dress clothes for work as a police officer. KORE belts keep your firearm from causing your pants to fall. The buckles are great and allow for much smaller increment adjustments.
Review:
I purchased the KORE Tan 499 tactical w/ the X6 black buckle. So far the look and design is much better than the Nexbelts I had in the past. Probably buy another belt.
That 5.11 belt is actually really good, especially for its price. Its not the most convenient but its good.
I have several of all four belts and each has it’s pros and cons. The 5.11 belt is cheap and works ok, but it’s not in the same league as the other three. It is TSA compliant, and it is stiff, but that’s about it. It’s just a simple pass through buckle, and not as nice as the other three. The Nexbelt is stiff enough to be a gun belt, and adjusts easily like a ratchet buckle should, but I had one of my belt buckles break when I bent over and the ratchet failed. Also, on another Nexbelt, the belt itself tore right out of the buckle because of a very shallow cam not getting a good bite on the belt. The Kore is great. It’s thick and holds a gun and magazines nicely. The buckle so far has not failed on me. My biggest complaint is that the belt tail tends to stand straight out and won’t lay down, like a bad cowlick. You can use a Velcro band to keep the tail tamed, but Kore should just fix the issue. Nexbelt doesn’t do this. I suggest Kore heat the belt and mold it so the tail curls inward. I did that to mine with a heat gun. Lastly, the Klikbelt is the nicest of the bunch, and I like the style and function. The only downside is that it’s not quite as easy to thread on holsters and such due to the design of the cobra buckle, but overall, I really like it, and probably wear my Klikbelt the most out of all four belts. Finally, I recently bought two of the TSA compliant Klikbelts, so now I can travel without ever taking off my belt.
Thanks, this helped me decide which belt id like to buy. I'm gonna go with KORE
When I was looking for a good gun belt, I looked at both Kore and Nexbelt. They both seem like good choices. But since I use Vedder holsters, I went with their Cobra Quick Release gun belt. It’s a great belt too. But a big reason I chose it was not only is it a really nice, sturdy belt, but it’s made here in the U.S.A. Stitched in their Mount Dora Florida facility from U.S.A. sourced materials. I just refuse to buy anything made in China if I can absolutely help it and have other choices. That may not mean anything to some people. But it!s a big deal to me. So, if you haven’t yet, check out the Vedder gun belts.
I was on the fence which one to buy, I decided to go with kore.
I suggest your Next-belt be a Relentless tactical belt. My Nexbelt frayed out all over and looked like hell. It was literally unraveling so I went back to wearing that cause it is indestructible. I can not speak to any other belts cause I don't know them.
I haven't heard of Relentless, thanks for the tip! I'll check them out.
If you cc daily as I do then Kore Essential belts are what I would recommend.
I've had my galco gun belt for 7 years and I'm looking to upgrade. I think kore has my business.
I've had most of these except the Klik belt. The Kore is a nice belt but the end will pull out in time. Looks like the newer ones have more of an area to bite into than mine as I've had to recut my belt at the buckle end probably 5 times over the past 2 years. Anymore and it won't fit me. I've had two of the 5.11 belts. One was like this one and it is a tad flimsy but having no metal, it is great for working in prisons where you have to go through metal detectors many times a shift. I also have their stronger one with metal buckle where the end loops through and then Velcros back along the belt and that thing is a beast. I will have to try the Klik one. Looks functional. The worst part about the stiff belts is why oh why do they not round off the end. You all know how much of a pain it is getting these square ends through belt loops. Thanks for sharing. Great video.
Thanks for sharing!
Klik has polymer COBRA buckles.
You pointing that pistol at your face several times with a mag inserted made me nervous for ya lol
Never seen anyone do that before
Warrior I agree Kore beats all these other ratchet gun belt brands. And yes I tried nexbelt (and others) last year to compare but found the quality was definitely inferior and was not as secure or strong as my kore. Thanks for good vid.
Good video. Been using one nex belt for 2 years and it has held up. I use it for everything. Work, inside the wasteband , outside the wasteband. No issue except fraying. When that happens, I melt the frayed edges. That is ok, but seems to almost turn it into a saw for my pant belt loops. The little pcs of melted nylon act like saw teeth. Other than that, it is a great belt. In the last couple weeks I switched to Kore and Love them so far. Seems like better construction and the buckles seem heavier duty. The big thing with the magnet on the nex belt is that will not wear out as the spring on the Kore will eventually wear out. So, that part is better. Other than that, the Kore seems better in every way.
biothane is the liner material I believe. Its nylon webbing that is coated with a polymer.
Right on, thanks for sharing. :)
I have a nex belt and I find it too flimsy and thin. I carry AIWB with a Glock 19 and a spare mag and find it uncomfortable. Im now using a cheap leather gun belt from Versa until I can get a Kore belt for now.
Nexbelts don’t hold up. I’ve had 2 buckles break in the past year. Customer service is on point when it comes to replacing them but that doesn’t make up for the long term quality.
My Kore Essentials initial quality surpasses my Nexbelt EDC, which prior was my go to. The Kore buckle seems more robust in build, and their belt even though it's thicker and stiffer, feels more comfortable. The belt’s tacky inner liner keeps accessories carried in place. Hopefully the Kore will hold up better than my Nexbelt did, but only time will tell.
I have the kore belt. Definitely a quality product. My one gripe is comfort. It’s so stiff that it digs right into my hip bones.
I’m deciding between a Kore belt, sheepdog response, and a warrior poet belt. Looking at ratchet or klick style belts. Have you ever tried the sheepdog or warrior poet ones?
@@christopherguerrero3409 I picked up a warrior poet low profile EDC belt. It’s now my everyday belt. Very comfortable and I can carry appendix or at 4 o’clock. My kore belt now sits unused in my drawer.
Dropped a like and comment just because of the intro and AR animation. So dope dude.
Thanks, man, I appreciate it!
Just discovered these EDC belts. Is there any brand that makes their buckles specifically low profile?
The klik belt would be perfect but no easy adjustment.
I carry a cpl extra LB on me and crouching down all day really makes buckles dig into your gut.
Nexbelt makes a low profile buckle for appendix carry. I Mike, over at LLOD.us has a lower profile hybrid buckle that should work. llod.us/EDC-hybrid-cobra-belt
@@TheWarriorSolution Thanks, ya I actually purchased the cobra belt a few weeks ago and it didn’t work out for me. I like the stiff belt and the easy clip, but it’s quite the hassle to adjust the Velcro loop kind like that. Especially when you have a small tool pouch on the belt and you have to take the whole thing off just to adjust.
I wear kore belt and love all of them very good belts
Excellent reviews & comparison video. Thank you for doing this. I’ve been on the fence line between the Kore Essentials zip-style belts & the Vedder Cobra belt with the smaller female end. Only the I don’t care for on the Cobra buckle style is the fact it has Velcro if you want to resize. The Kore belt has the stiff tail as a downside. 🤔
I've got the Vedder belt with the Cobra buckle (looks the same as the Blue Alpha btw), it's great except takes a bit more to adjust as you said. Also, while the smaller buckle will slip through jeans belt loops, but not some holster/gear/etc loops, so again you have to mess with the Velcro.
For a holster with a clip like most iwb styles, works just fine, and being difficult to adjust is sort of a plus as long as you're carrying the same gear every day.
I currently run an older Kore Essentials leather gun belt and have had very good luck with it. Mine does not have the set screws, but that has never been a problem. What I have noticed, however, is that the inner core material that is sewn inside the leather has obviously cracked in a few places inside the leather itself. Hopefully, if there's a new material used for inner stabilization, it will be more durable than the old material. Do any of you here have concerns about the Kore Essentials belt being produced in China?
Kore is my favorite I even use them when not carrying. Great belts.
Great video I do own a kore belt great quality and durability
I have the Nextbelt, with a different buckle that has a spring instead of a magnet. It's not as fancy as your buckle but a bit more inconspicuous. I like it a lot, the only minus is that the inside of the belt is starting to wear where the claw of my We The People holster pushes against the buckle (nylon threads are coming off etc.). I wonder if that would happen to the Kore belt as well since the material on the inside seems slightly more durable. I wonder if this is just me or whether it happens to other people as well.
The overall consensus for Nexbelts are that they tend to fall apart after about a year or two. I have several Kore belts, both nylon and leather, and they are all still in great shape. All the nylon Kore belts I have are basically like new, other than some minor scratches on the buckles. The leather belt is the oldest, and it shows some wear (you can actually see the belt in this video: th-cam.com/video/mfUS0Qw4L4g/w-d-xo.html ) My biggest problem with Nexbelt is that they are copycats infringing on Kore's patents for the ratcheting belt design. patents.google.com/patent/US20150113770A1/en www.koreessentials.com/pages/patents-trademarks
@@TheWarriorSolution Thanks ... well that explains a lot, lol. Next belt for me is going to the the Kore belt.
I have the 511 belt. I got it just for the plastic buckle. I work on cars and wanted to eliminate the possibility of scratching a car with a metal buckle. After the belt is broken in a little bit I dont think it is stiff enough to carry a full size firearm.
Hey Nick,
One thing you could try would be wearing your belt with the buckle at your side rather than centered in the front. I've done that a few times for appendix carry holsters to make room for them. Another great carry belt option that has a plastic buckle would be the TSA approved belt from Klikbelts. I did a review on it here th-cam.com/video/2m7BRmhJfh8/w-d-xo.html
The buckle is plastic so it shouldn't scratch the cars, plus the belt is easily strong enough to hold up full-size guns and anything else you'd like to carry on your belt. Here is the Amazon link if you want to check it out: amzn.to/32fD9Xp
Why didn’t you follow up with the part 2. I was invested in this review.
oof... the short version is that Kore is the best, Nexbelt falls apart after about 6 months to a year (and is a blatant ripoff of Kore's patent), Klik Belts are fine if you prefer COBRA buckles, and the 5.11 belt is the last belt I would ever wear if given any other option. It's cheap, the buckle sticks out way too far, and it's a pain to adjust. I would say Kore, Klik, Nexbelt, 5.11, in that order.
Fun engineering fact about trakline systems, the magnet doesn't actually keep the belt on you, the constriction and circular shape keep the tab in place once you have adjusted it. The release/magnet only keeps the action smooth when putting it on. In fact, a magnet has better long term potential than a spring so long as you keep it away from 120° or hotter weather.
I couldn't agree more!!
The magnet won't fail like the spring.
And having the release tucked in seems like a better solution.
The Kore buckle spring is going to fail and the release is hanging out to catch on stuff and loosen or dump your gear!
All you all that dont have a kore or never wore one just try one and you will see.
I would give Nexbelts a 1 out of 10 for quality. Mine did not last and not very stiff for gun carry. Not familiar with the other brands but I wont be getting any more Nextbelts thats for dang sure.
I have the nexbelt, two months in and the thread around the strip, with the teeth, for the ratcheting mechanism. Keeps unraveling in entire lengths at a time. Will be trash in another two months!
Its a fantastic kind of belt, well made and supports my Kimber .45 as well as my Sig P238
I have two Klik Belts I love them for every day carrying I never had a problem
Had a Nexbelt for a while un till one day it would not latch. I had to improvise with a small c clamp to get by for the day. Looked pretty stupid but it worked. Somehow a used paper staple fell off my desk and into the buckle magnet hence it did not latch. I can see the magnet being a problem in any shop environment especially grinding steel. I now have a Kore I have used for 3 years. All day long I loosen and tighten it to be comfortable since at age 72 my 6 pack has become a pony keg. The plastic ratchet strip is getting worn out. I will be buying a new one soon so no complaint. I will never wear anything else. So bury me with my Kore belt and boots on.
I loved the Nexbelt at first, but after 9-12 months the belt webbing and inner started to brake down.
Kore Essential Belts RULE!
the 5.11 TDU goes through airport security with no problem and is a great value for the $$$$
I will be honest the nextbelts suck in my opinion. I had 2 and both broke down in under a year. I am not hard on belts at all and rarely ever write a review positive or negative on items but had to mention it here.
I own a Kore and a nextbelt I thought they were both the same but KORE takes the cake. Do not buy a nextbelt, it’s weak n crappy. Kore is by far my favorite
Thank you for this video you helped me decide Kore all the way.
Thanks for the comment! I'm glad the video helped. :)
Another vote for kore. I got a nexbelt and had it fail on me. switched to the kore tac belt and happy as a clam now. Its strong as &%# and I cc an HK
I've been using a leather super thick Hickory Creek belt.
Run Kore belts exclusively now. Used to run a Klik belt but not great for ccw it was also too tactical and hard to adjust the fit. Kore is like twice as good for less $.
I looked exactly the same cutting the kore belt. It took me a good 5 minutes to get a clean cut with my dull scissors
Which of these belts, if any, are made in the USA?
Klik Belts are made in Texas except for the buckle, which is made in Austria (the only place where genuine COBRA® buckles are made.) Other than them, I think all the others are made overseas.
That might be the tie breaker for me.
I've got a Vedder with Cobra buckle and velcro adjustment, like it except that the Velcro is kinda a pain to make adjustments or take apart to thread the belt through things that the Cobra buckle won't fit through.
I wanted to buy american so i went with klikbelt. And not surprisingly it is the best out of all of them. Go murica.
Ok which belts give you a life time warranty 😂😂😂
I love my nexbelt but I'm also a cheap guy also to note if anybody goes with the 5.11 belt they used to make one more friendly to bigger guys the basic belt will pinch fat while sitting
My only regret with my Kore belt is that I didnt buy it sooner. I had purchased a Nextbelt and buckle release broke and it rolled when I used my Aliengear owb set up. Kore does not roll. That settles it for me.
Unfortunately my Kore has gotten so many ripples in the stiffener it will barely work after only a year. Wish I could say I’ve had the same good experience as others
Have you tried contacting Kore about it? That seems like an issue they might repair or replace for you. Wouldn't hurt to ask anyway. 🤷♂️
The Warrior Solution I guess I’ll give that a shot
I wear a 5.11 TDU and have worn it daily for about 8 years. It's held up well, but ocaisionally needs to be retightened through out the day when carrying IWB. I'm interested in trying out the Kore Belt.
Do you ever reverse it?