a lot of people don't seem to understand the purpose of cobra buckles in the context of gun belts, they're supposed to be worn independent of the pants. they're more like a quick detach cummerbund that can be used as a belt as necessary. it's something you set up as part of your holster that you throw on during that bump in the night scenario so you don't have to loop your belt through your pants or even put on a pair of pants.
However, a comparison of these two buckles is working only in a very small range of applications. If you need a buckle that holds 18 kN (4047 lb), is made of sturdy aluminum and can’t be opened under load then there is no way around the COBRA ®, a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) buckle with an extensively wide range of applications and numerous safety features.
Before the Cobra we had plastic side release buckles. These were OK for mag pouches and compression straps, but if one of the tabs were broken the buckle was useless and had to be replaced. This sucks HARD if that buckle happens to be on load bearing connection like a pack hip belt that can't be replaced easily in the field. Cobra buckles came about because "certain people" needed a load rated buckle for tie-in on rigger's belts and didn't want to constantly thread webbing through a ladder lock all day to take a piss or require some kind of fancy ratchet deal on the webbing. If they're used in places that they're not supposed to be or on crappy gear, that's not the buckle's fault. They're expensive because they work how they are supposed to. Every time. Especially if you're life depends on it.
down side to this is you cant mount anything on the belt where the tail of the belt goes through the buckle. With a cobra, you set it to the size you want and you can now mount pouches or what ever over the tail end because the buckle itself un hooks rather than the belt unhooking from the buckle.
I had a "cop lock" buckle on my 3 gun belt. The secondary latch would randomly fail if flexed and bending over would press the buckle release into my pants belt. Ever had a belt unbuckle itself while running the course? I'll stick with my Cobra. It's tested and works.
I get what you’re saying, but as a police officer with no belt keepers on, it’s nice to know that if I’m in a fight, my belt most likely won’t just unbuckle. Obviously that’s not why everyone uses the cobra.
Recently got my first Kore belt and was so impressed I purchased two more. Buckles are very nice and sturdy, and quarter inch adjustment allows for a perfect fit on these. The stiffness of the belts is a huge benefit when carrying for me. the only belts I use now.
Had Nextbelt but the belt got all kinked up and buckle broke. It was cheaply made. They politely refunded me the full amount back on card because I did not want another one after all that. A month later I bought my Kore ratchet belt at Turners outdoor store in bakersfield. Let me tall you the kore is waaaay better than my old Nextbelt was. It is stiffer and locks in place much more better and it is interchangeable.
I haven't had any issues with my Nextbelts. I've had them for almost 3 years. Funny this is that their "leagher" belts are fake yet stiffer than the Kore genuine leather belt, by far!
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I own a lot of Kore gun belts and accessories and they are fantastic. They are well designed, well built and durable. The guys at Kore are also great people with great customer service. If it's not a Kore belt, I pretty much don't wear it. I do have one gun belt however, that is made of some type of tough polymer webbing which is water proof and I do wear that for maritime activities. I wish Kore made a maritime gun belt, it is about the only thing they're missing in their arsenal of belts, buckles and accessories. I have used one of my nylon Kore gun belts in the water and it swoll up and was tight as hell to fit into the buckle for about a week. After it dried up it shrank down to normal and it had no other issues, but clearly it was not meant to be used in the water.
You are exactly right on so many points. My original EDC belt was a good, stiff belt with a Cobra buckle. I liked it, except the lack of quick adjustment. I had two belts, one when carrying and one when not. Adjusting back and forth was not practical, and fine tune adjustment was impossible without removing the belt and then doing trial and error to find the right fit. I found the Kore belts, and that is all I will use, nothing else comes close. I have a battle belt that works fine, it’s a padded belt and basically used for range trips and zombies. I really wanted to add a double belt setup, but I’m spoiled by my EDC Kore belts. I really thought there was no way to have a double belt with the fine adjustment of the Kore belts, but I was wrong. I recently found the Kore battle belt, now just waiting for them to offer it in OD Green. This is a great video, and you do bring up some good points for EDC.
I have been using a Kore belt for 7 years i think now. I have one of the original leather belts and buckles as my dress belt now. Before i got my edc gun belt, that i have been running for almost 2 years now, the leather belt was my daily belt. I reccomend Kore to everyone i know
We use Condor tactical belt with the Cobra buckle on SWAT! I been on 25 years and my dept. Uses Safariland Sam brown 94 duty belt and the buckle duty belt With same leather pouches in dark black or Basket weave. The rachet system might break with 35 lbs on it! Its good for target shooting Competation shooting and no police depts. Will allow ratchet belts!!!! I have a Kore belt to its nice for range! Outside target shooting to. Not combat i was a Marine to in 1987-1991 we used nylon web belts with suspenders and shoulder pads all Vietnam era stuff! My dad used cavas web belt and straps from Korea and Vietnam! Nice video!
I have had a Kore belt for about a year. My old boss liked his and I thought it was gimmicky, so he bought me one, lol. I actually really like it and wear it every day. I have cobra buckle 2 belt setups, but I only wear it when I need to tie off to things for safety.
I own and use the Nextbelt for EDC. It has the same ratcheting system as the Kore. My belt replaced my 6 year old 5.11 Operator Belt, which worked great until I noticed that the hook 'n' loop was wearing out and the belt was a burden with other holsters. My battle belt is made by Grey Ghost Gear. They use the small Cobra buckle, which I don't have a problem with. I just wouldn't wear a belt with a Cobra buckle for EDC. So, that I agree with your sentiment concerning Cobra buckles on an EDC belt.
Kore does what they do well. When I first heard of Kore I REALLY liked their concept but wasn't willing to spend that much on a belt. The other brand I bought that works on the same ratchet concept disintegrated within a few months and wasn't nearly as stiff (not as good for carrying stuff like guns). Buy once, cry once.
I have 8 Kore Essentials belts along with some of their morale patches and t-shirts. They’re the only belts I use now. I ordered the Kore Essentials battle belt as soon as they came out. I have the High Speed Gear REFLEX IFAK, 5.11 Tactical dump pouch, G-Code Scorpion soft shell magazine pouches and a Tier1 Concealed Centurion holster with the SAFARILAND SINGLE STRAP LEG SHROUD W/ DFA. I attend The Tactical Games next month here in Mississippi. I’m excited to put it all to good use.
love kore belts, my only issue with them though is how thick the buckles are. I wear mine off to the left to accommodate my holster, and the hinge loves to dig into my hip bone. This belt looks pretty nice though as a range belt. I might have to try it out.
Battle Belt: A piece of stiff web material from which you will suspend your pistol, canteen, knife, some magazines and various other sundry gear. Hmm, sounds suspiciously like the green webbing pistol belt my Dad and Grandfather wore, but not for $120.
You mean the same time period your Grandfather was wearing that belt and when the average house only cost $25k-$30k? Kind of alot has happened since then, not just equipment and technological advancements.
I like keeping it simple. I have and use 511 Tactical's TDU belt. If you are going to be carrying pounds of stuff on your belt you are better off using a vest of some sort or at least some suspenders to hold it all up. All those belts are overkill, (pun included), for real life.
Did you ever watch the movie A Christmas Story? The term you’ll shoot your eye has meaning you know. Appendix carry in my eyes is just dumb. But that’s me so you carry how you feel comfortable having something pointed at my femoral artery is scary. Still love the channel and NEVER GIVE UP BACON, it’s un American.
Just get a Disantis EDC belt, simple, stiff and it works without the gimmicks. I can put it on in 5 seconds and 5 seconds to put on the holster. The best part its not over priced.
I think thebissue is we don't want tobuse chinese made plastic trash, and the Cobra being aluminum and hand made in Austria is much more attractive. Even if it is attached to a piece of junk, it's better than junk attached to junk.
Interested until you said Kore. This system, while convenient for some, is susceptible to too many mechanical failures. The belt is stiff. Really stiff. But after a couple hours of semi-constant movement, under any amount of load, will render you uncomfortable around your hip and midsection. The spline will wear and fail surprisingly fast (we tested 7 belts) and imo for the $ you pay isn’t worth it. Personally, I prefer edc belts that have normal buckles (looking at you Ciguera) that have a stiff, secure, but all day comfy feel. Just my two cents. Great video!
I am a complete loyalists when it comes to kobra buckles and this video is making me STRONGLY consider getting a kore belt. Thanks for the video and insight
If you are an operator or training like one then you want the Cobra belt. If you are civilian training and not planning on repelling or jumping out of an Osprey hovering at 50 ft then go with something else. Honestly I think there are better buckles out there than either of these for different people.
So you trash cobra buckles for being overbuilt to then promote a sponsored product double belt system that’s the definition of pointless and expect anyone to take your word as sincere or trustworthy? Solid marketing strategy
Kore edc belt with the x7 buckle for the last year, I also iwb strong side carry! Best belt ever! I have a safelight range belt with the cobra buckle that I absolutely hate but dang I really don't want to spend more $$ on more gear! 😢
Ok I’m convinced Lol I normally run a baby cobra, the 1 inch model. I swear tho my only complaint is it’s still printable through a shirt. Not my pistol but the buckle!! Lol it’s crazy!! I can hide a full size 9 with light no problem but you’ll always see the buckle poking out a little.
If you dont own a NexBelt, you are a noob. They are the best EDC belt ever invented. The buckle itself adjust the size and tightness in an instant. In 1 second you can go from super tight to completely falling off you and back to super tight in a second...and the belt is still locked together around you at all times. So your holster can NEVER slip off the belt... Its basically a ziptie belt around your waist. The only time the buckle and belt comes apart is when you need to take to belt off the pants.
I agree and disagree But I require belts that work with Velcro inner and outers. That style buckle is great when you need to get it off quickly to take a shit! However they take up a LOT of space.
I absolutely love my Kore track line belt. Great tech. I never imagined spending $70 on a belt. That is until I started IWB carrying. Even a good leather belt was not worthy. Great product. Just make sure to get the style made for carrying. They make both non concealed carry version and a much beefier carry version.
The Velcro only edc belt that blue alpha gear makes the best regular day to day belt that I've used in my 15+ years of caring everyday. Shit is super comfortable all day.
Awesome video, very informative. I have a gun belt that has that ratchet link but it is a regular looking belt. I like that one because of the fact you can take it off and not have your pants fall off
Core Essentials is the best belt ever made. They are fantasy The only thing I don't like is that they will "bleed" into a white shirt if you swet on a brown or black belt that touches a shirt. Not sure if I'm the only one to experience this issue, but it does suck that you can ruin a brand new shirt after a day of being in the heat!!! Still the best belt ever made!!!
Cool belt system but I still like my cobra setups. I used to work retail so I got a few for a smoking deal. I'm an outlier though because I'm 6'3" and only weigh 150ish before the morning poo. For a tall thin guy like me, it's easy to use my cobras for multiple applications.
We use multiple cobra buckles on our flight gear because of all the things you described. When it’s the only thing standing between you and becoming an earth pancake you need that level of security. I use it for my battle belt as well because I have a repel rated belt and a monkey tail again for the same reason however it is absolutely overkill for range work or basic LARPing in your moms basement or your barracks room. In all I really enjoyed your review and you made some solid points.
The Kore design came out extremely overpriced and has stayed that way. It's a nifty gimmick but not $100 worth of nifty. The Cobra buckle can be counted on with your life and only costs $40. Learn to suck it in.
I own a Kore belt and don't like it because their buckle is "normal" size in thickness, which is unacceptable for a skinny persons CCW because a T.Rex sidecar holster + belt buckle in front = huge lump in front of your waist that you can't hide.
Skinny guy here, and I have both a Kore and a Blue Alpha gear low profile EDC belt, and they both work great. If you're appendix carrying anything with the buckle in the front, you're doing it wrong.
cobra buckles can be smaller. sounds like you are a sellout. kore with their marketing team is doing way too much. i went with other brand. kore is banned on reddit for spam botting and buying people to talk good about their products
buy once cry once, I have a misty mountain belt with a cobra buckle for $200 thats good for most anything. better than buying multiple belts that would likely total over $200 anyways. I do agree that most users wont put it through serious use to justify the cost (myself included)
Damn that looks like an awesome belt option! I tried an appendix holster out at my local shop the other day, and was curious about how I’d get used to it over time. I have a pretty standard stiff web EDC belt and a Canik TP9SF (not the compact like yours) I was kind of disappointed because it felt odd at first. (I have a similar midsection to yours ha) I guess I’ll just have to either get used to it, get one of these Kore belts, or maybe get a smaller carry pistol ha!
The cobra buckle is good for taking off your belt when you need to drop off a tactical payload in the bathroom at work.
That's also why I don't carry apendix
I dont like haveing it by my dong when useing a urinal
Haha. Low altitude bombing!
a lot of people don't seem to understand the purpose of cobra buckles in the context of gun belts, they're supposed to be worn independent of the pants. they're more like a quick detach cummerbund that can be used as a belt as necessary. it's something you set up as part of your holster that you throw on during that bump in the night scenario so you don't have to loop your belt through your pants or even put on a pair of pants.
Agreed😂
@@TheNeRvClanHQ lol And they make that cool clicking sound
I love cobra buckles. In fact they are my absolute favorite.
Know of any cobra buckle type belt that is thin enough for everyday wear?
@@JC-wj3hx Blue Alpha and 5.11, not rigid belts so you can’t duty carry with them but for a belt they can EDC IWB really well.
@@RadDadisRad I happen to have a BlueAlpha low profile belt and it sucks! Doesn't even hold actually ... So I bought a Trayvax Cinch instead.
@@JC-wj3hx if you don’t need a cobra belt the Groove belt is really convenient.
@@RadDadisRad I heard of it but way too ex!
However, a comparison of these two buckles is working only in a very small range of applications. If you need a buckle that holds 18 kN (4047 lb), is made of sturdy aluminum and can’t be opened under load then there is no way around the COBRA ®, a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) buckle with an extensively wide range of applications and numerous safety features.
Cobra buckle is also quick and satisfying
Before the Cobra we had plastic side release buckles. These were OK for mag pouches and compression straps, but if one of the tabs were broken the buckle was useless and had to be replaced. This sucks HARD if that buckle happens to be on load bearing connection like a pack hip belt that can't be replaced easily in the field. Cobra buckles came about because "certain people" needed a load rated buckle for tie-in on rigger's belts and didn't want to constantly thread webbing through a ladder lock all day to take a piss or require some kind of fancy ratchet deal on the webbing. If they're used in places that they're not supposed to be or on crappy gear, that's not the buckle's fault.
They're expensive because they work how they are supposed to. Every time. Especially if you're life depends on it.
well said :-)
down side to this is you cant mount anything on the belt where the tail of the belt goes through the buckle. With a cobra, you set it to the size you want and you can now mount pouches or what ever over the tail end because the buckle itself un hooks rather than the belt unhooking from the buckle.
I love my Cobra man....Literally will never have to adjust my belt again....assuming my metabolism doesn't give out of course
Belt sells itself. But here's a video selling it.
I had a "cop lock" buckle on my 3 gun belt. The secondary latch would randomly fail if flexed and bending over would press the buckle release into my pants belt. Ever had a belt unbuckle itself while running the course?
I'll stick with my Cobra. It's tested and works.
I get what you’re saying, but as a police officer with no belt keepers on, it’s nice to know that if I’m in a fight, my belt most likely won’t just unbuckle. Obviously that’s not why everyone uses the cobra.
Have 2 Kore belts, didn't know they had a battle belt. I'm happy I know that now.
Kore is the shit! Im super interested even tho i have a blue alpha belt. Thats saying ALOT! Kore buckle system is unmatched
That's like packing a full on ruck sack to go on a play date for your kids.
Looks down at his SOE etc belt with a cobra...... continues watching feeling like the asshole being discussed lmao
Recently got my first Kore belt and was so impressed I purchased two more. Buckles are very nice and sturdy, and quarter inch adjustment allows for a perfect fit on these. The stiffness of the belts is a huge benefit when carrying for me. the only belts I use now.
Same! Took a recommendation from another trainer I follow who uses them, and loved it so much I got a spare and a couple for gifts!
woah it's like your account was created in conjunction with this sponsorship
SOE belts for me. I still wear my original 8 year old belt to work every day.
Had Nextbelt but the belt got all kinked up and buckle broke. It was cheaply made. They politely refunded me the full amount back on card because I did not want another one after all that. A month later I bought my Kore ratchet belt at Turners outdoor store in bakersfield. Let me tall you the kore is waaaay better than my old Nextbelt was. It is stiffer and locks in place much more better and it is interchangeable.
I haven't had any issues with my Nextbelts. I've had them for almost 3 years.
Funny this is that their "leagher" belts are fake yet stiffer than the Kore genuine leather belt, by far!
The title should be "I love KORE belt". LOL
We carry the Kore belt line in our Houston gun shop. They are super popular.
Ive been wearing a normal kore belt for 5 years and honestly its kinda changed my life for the better. Weird fucking statement but I love em.
Nexbelt makes similar ratchet belt with a small buckle specifically for IWB appendix carry. It doesn't warp from edc like basic leather belts.
Yes they copied our KORE edc gun belts but its not as supportive and they don't make a range 1.75" belt or battle belts.
@@Koreessentialsbrand Send me a belt and change my mind.
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@@Koreessentialsbrand where are your belts made? I couldn’t find this info on your website.
I own a lot of Kore gun belts and accessories and they are fantastic. They are well designed, well built and durable. The guys at Kore are also great people with great customer service. If it's not a Kore belt, I pretty much don't wear it. I do have one gun belt however, that is made of some type of tough polymer webbing which is water proof and I do wear that for maritime activities. I wish Kore made a maritime gun belt, it is about the only thing they're missing in their arsenal of belts, buckles and accessories. I have used one of my nylon Kore gun belts in the water and it swoll up and was tight as hell to fit into the buckle for about a week. After it dried up it shrank down to normal and it had no other issues, but clearly it was not meant to be used in the water.
You are exactly right on so many points. My original EDC belt was a good, stiff belt with a Cobra buckle. I liked it, except the lack of quick adjustment. I had two belts, one when carrying and one when not. Adjusting back and forth was not practical, and fine tune adjustment was impossible without removing the belt and then doing trial and error to find the right fit. I found the Kore belts, and that is all I will use, nothing else comes close. I have a battle belt that works fine, it’s a padded belt and basically used for range trips and zombies. I really wanted to add a double belt setup, but I’m spoiled by my EDC Kore belts. I really thought there was no way to have a double belt with the fine adjustment of the Kore belts, but I was wrong. I recently found the Kore battle belt, now just waiting for them to offer it in OD Green. This is a great video, and you do bring up some good points for EDC.
I have been using a Kore belt for 7 years i think now. I have one of the original leather belts and buckles as my dress belt now. Before i got my edc gun belt, that i have been running for almost 2 years now, the leather belt was my daily belt. I reccomend Kore to everyone i know
Used ratcheting belts for years. Vastly superior and more comfortable/adjustable on the fly.
rail belt have opened on me before. now i have a cobra overkill hell yeah never failed me.
We use Condor tactical belt with the Cobra buckle on SWAT! I been on 25 years and my dept. Uses Safariland Sam brown 94 duty belt and the buckle duty belt With same leather pouches in dark black or Basket weave. The rachet system might break with 35 lbs on it! Its good for target shooting Competation shooting and no police depts. Will allow ratchet belts!!!! I have a Kore belt to its nice for range! Outside target shooting to. Not combat i was a Marine to in 1987-1991 we used nylon web belts with suspenders and shoulder pads all Vietnam era stuff! My dad used cavas web belt and straps from Korea and Vietnam! Nice video!
But my wifes strap-on has a cobra buckle............
😂😂😂😂😂
I use the nexbelt. It has changed carrying ability significantly for me
I love mine I just wish it could be just a little bit more stiff
Cz, she was complaining........
Yes they copied our Kore Essentials gun belts and yes - ours are stiffer.
Agreed
Whoa whoa whoa, you're telling me CORE has a tactical belt now???
This is a game changer!!!! 🤯
I have had a Kore belt for about a year. My old boss liked his and I thought it was gimmicky, so he bought me one, lol. I actually really like it and wear it every day. I have cobra buckle 2 belt setups, but I only wear it when I need to tie off to things for safety.
Nice only problem I see is u have to have molle attached gear so if all u own is slide on belt attachments then u have all new gear to buy
The trex arms edc belt (whatever it's called) is a much smaller clasp cobra buckle.
Never watched a guy fumbling with his belt...for so long.
Guess I can't block every ad.
The video is a paid advertisement. Nobody in their right mind can stand behind a goofy belt buckle vs the cobra.
So you wear a Combra belt into public every day?
Cobra buckle is the best ever! 😎🤙
I appendix carry so that my belly can lay on it.
It puts the tools in the shed
It keeps the rain off it for sure
I own and use the Nextbelt for EDC. It has the same ratcheting system as the Kore. My belt replaced my 6 year old 5.11 Operator Belt, which worked great until I noticed that the hook 'n' loop was wearing out and the belt was a burden with other holsters. My battle belt is made by Grey Ghost Gear. They use the small Cobra buckle, which I don't have a problem with. I just wouldn't wear a belt with a Cobra buckle for EDC. So, that I agree with your sentiment concerning Cobra buckles on an EDC belt.
Kore does what they do well. When I first heard of Kore I REALLY liked their concept but wasn't willing to spend that much on a belt. The other brand I bought that works on the same ratchet concept disintegrated within a few months and wasn't nearly as stiff (not as good for carrying stuff like guns). Buy once, cry once.
Whole lot of fun there!
I have 8 Kore Essentials belts along with some of their morale patches and t-shirts. They’re the only belts I use now. I ordered the Kore Essentials battle belt as soon as they came out. I have the High Speed Gear REFLEX IFAK, 5.11 Tactical dump pouch, G-Code Scorpion soft shell magazine pouches and a Tier1 Concealed Centurion holster with the SAFARILAND SINGLE STRAP LEG SHROUD W/ DFA. I attend The Tactical Games next month here in Mississippi. I’m excited to put it all to good use.
Thats awesome!!! I want one. Kore cc belts are my belt for choice 3 years and running when running my 1911.
Unfortunately the department I work for I couldn’t use that belt. Guess I’m stuck using a Cobra buckle. Would make a good range belt though.
love kore belts, my only issue with them though is how thick the buckles are. I wear mine off to the left to accommodate my holster, and the hinge loves to dig into my hip bone. This belt looks pretty nice though as a range belt. I might have to try it out.
Flip it upside down so the button doesn’t dig
Love my Canadian made Persec belt. I do not have a butt, so I do use an H harness on it under my plate Carrier, super comfy.
And yes I do wear it.
I have been using the regular Kore gun belt edc for years. I have noassatal and ratchet that fr tight to keep my pants up. Great product.
Nice. I agree 100%. I never thought about the kore but now I’m going to give it a try for Ccw. Nice job. I like the fact they offer gray.
Battle Belt: A piece of stiff web material from which you will suspend your pistol, canteen, knife, some magazines and various other sundry gear. Hmm, sounds suspiciously like the green webbing pistol belt my Dad and Grandfather wore, but not for $120.
You mean the same time period your Grandfather was wearing that belt and when the average house only cost $25k-$30k? Kind of alot has happened since then, not just equipment and technological advancements.
This the setup I use. I have been running it for 12 hrs a day for the last 2 weeks. I have even forgot I was wearing it more often than not.
I like keeping it simple. I have and use 511 Tactical's TDU belt. If you are going to be carrying pounds of stuff on your belt you are better off using a vest of some sort or at least some suspenders to hold it all up. All those belts are overkill, (pun included), for real life.
Did you ever watch the movie A Christmas Story? The term you’ll shoot your eye has meaning you know. Appendix carry in my eyes is just dumb. But that’s me so you carry how you feel comfortable having something pointed at my femoral artery is scary. Still love the channel and NEVER GIVE UP BACON, it’s un American.
Just get a Disantis EDC belt, simple, stiff and it works without the gimmicks. I can put it on in 5 seconds and 5 seconds to put on the holster. The best part its not over priced.
Youre right! Completely agree with you. But buckle goes clickyclick - i like.
Had no idea Kore makes a battle belt! I love their EDC belts and love them! Now I want this!
I think thebissue is we don't want tobuse chinese made plastic trash, and the Cobra being aluminum and hand made in Austria is much more attractive. Even if it is attached to a piece of junk, it's better than junk attached to junk.
Interested until you said Kore. This system, while convenient for some, is susceptible to too many mechanical failures. The belt is stiff. Really stiff. But after a couple hours of semi-constant movement, under any amount of load, will render you uncomfortable around your hip and midsection. The spline will wear and fail surprisingly fast (we tested 7 belts) and imo for the $ you pay isn’t worth it. Personally, I prefer edc belts that have normal buckles (looking at you Ciguera) that have a stiff, secure, but all day comfy feel. Just my two cents. Great video!
Green Force and NSR. Camden fam!
I am a complete loyalists when it comes to kobra buckles and this video is making me STRONGLY consider getting a kore belt. Thanks for the video and insight
Ahhh battle belts are for the range not every day carry folks. Get a clue.
The solution is buying an enigma
If you are an operator or training like one then you want the Cobra belt. If you are civilian training and not planning on repelling or jumping out of an Osprey hovering at 50 ft then go with something else. Honestly I think there are better buckles out there than either of these for different people.
Can you do a giveaway for one of your old belts with the cobra buckle? I’d love to have one, thanks
Nice lookin useful feature. My belt pinches me too much.
So you trash cobra buckles for being overbuilt to then promote a sponsored product double belt system that’s the definition of pointless and expect anyone to take your word as sincere or trustworthy? Solid marketing strategy
Kore edc belt with the x7 buckle for the last year, I also iwb strong side carry! Best belt ever! I have a safelight range belt with the cobra buckle that I absolutely hate but dang I really don't want to spend more $$ on more gear! 😢
Ok I’m convinced Lol I normally run a baby cobra, the 1 inch model. I swear tho my only complaint is it’s still printable through a shirt. Not my pistol but the buckle!! Lol it’s crazy!! I can hide a full size 9 with light no problem but you’ll always see the buckle poking out a little.
Cool video thanks. I’ve had the regular Core belt for about three years now and love it.
If you dont own a NexBelt, you are a noob. They are the best EDC belt ever invented. The buckle itself adjust the size and tightness in an instant. In 1 second you can go from super tight to completely falling off you and back to super tight in a second...and the belt is still locked together around you at all times. So your holster can NEVER slip off the belt... Its basically a ziptie belt around your waist. The only time the buckle and belt comes apart is when you need to take to belt off the pants.
I agree and disagree
But I require belts that work with Velcro inner and outers.
That style buckle is great when you need to get it off quickly to take a shit! However they take up a LOT of space.
I absolutely love my Kore track line belt.
Great tech. I never imagined spending $70 on a belt. That is until I started IWB carrying.
Even a good leather belt was not worthy.
Great product. Just make sure to get the style made for carrying. They make both non concealed carry version and a much beefier carry version.
Sorry im Canadian and we're not allowed to carry firearms
Cobra all the way. Ratchets fail...
The Kore buckle is more expensive than the Cobra buckle… guess you just get paid to talk shit… by Kore in this case
Cobra follows the rule of cool. Nuff said
I have a Wolf Tactical riggers Belt what's your take on this Belt system
Why was the belt arrested?
Because it held up the pants.
The suspenders were picked up for being an accessory.
Blue alpha gear has an awesome belt with the cobra buckle but I switched to there velcro cheaper version and honestly I think it's way better 🤷♂️
The Velcro only edc belt that blue alpha gear makes the best regular day to day belt that I've used in my 15+ years of caring everyday. Shit is super comfortable all day.
@@DLowfu couldn't agree more. Love my blue alpha
For real nothing beats kore
What were the clips used to mount the magazine holders to the belt? They were very cool
I only use a belt with a cobra buckle
Awesome video, very informative. I have a gun belt that has that ratchet link but it is a regular looking belt. I like that one because of the fact you can take it off and not have your pants fall off
Core Essentials is the best belt ever made. They are fantasy
The only thing I don't like is that they will "bleed" into a white shirt if you swet on a brown or black belt that touches a shirt. Not sure if I'm the only one to experience this issue, but it does suck that you can ruin a brand new shirt after a day of being in the heat!!!
Still the best belt ever made!!!
Kore belts are horrible quality and are made with imported crap
Love the Kore essentials gun belts so much I have 4 of them. The multicam black is my favorite.
Cool belt system but I still like my cobra setups.
I used to work retail so I got a few for a smoking deal.
I'm an outlier though because I'm 6'3" and only weigh 150ish before the morning poo.
For a tall thin guy like me, it's easy to use my cobras for multiple applications.
I have a kore belt but it has I different buckle. It really hard to undo and I have had some panic moments during a code brown trying to get it off.
We use multiple cobra buckles on our flight gear because of all the things you described. When it’s the only thing standing between you and becoming an earth pancake you need that level of security. I use it for my battle belt as well because I have a repel rated belt and a monkey tail again for the same reason however it is absolutely overkill for range work or basic LARPing in your moms basement or your barracks room. In all I really enjoyed your review and you made some solid points.
Yeah, I would classify those as legitimate uses.
3 years and counting with my kore tac belt. Wouldn't do it any other way.
I like the Nexbelt EDC
@0:33 HOLY U.F.O, BATMAN!!
Thanks
Great for a range two belt system, annoying for an EDC belt.
Undo that retention strap on your tourniquet, and get a soil eater tourniquet holder ……
So what if you are clicking yourself into a helicopter by your belt
SORD AGILE COBRA BELT will never be beaten
My DBi SALA Exofit harness has 4 cobra buckles. My dogs collar use a cobra buckle.
The Kore design came out extremely overpriced and has stayed that way. It's a nifty gimmick but not $100 worth of nifty. The Cobra buckle can be counted on with your life and only costs $40. Learn to suck it in.
Don’t buy this belt, stitching is poor and will rip on you
I own a Kore belt and don't like it because their buckle is "normal" size in thickness, which is unacceptable for a skinny persons CCW because a T.Rex sidecar holster + belt buckle in front = huge lump in front of your waist that you can't hide.
Skinny guy here, and I have both a Kore and a Blue Alpha gear low profile EDC belt, and they both work great. If you're appendix carrying anything with the buckle in the front, you're doing it wrong.
cobra buckles can be smaller. sounds like you are a sellout. kore with their marketing team is doing way too much. i went with other brand. kore is banned on reddit for spam botting and buying people to talk good about their products
buy once cry once, I have a misty mountain belt with a cobra buckle for $200 thats good for most anything. better than buying multiple belts that would likely total over $200 anyways. I do agree that most users wont put it through serious use to justify the cost (myself included)
Anyone ever use this as a duty belt? And if so how'd it work
Damn that looks like an awesome belt option! I tried an appendix holster out at my local shop the other day, and was curious about how I’d get used to it over time. I have a pretty standard stiff web EDC belt and a Canik TP9SF (not the compact like yours) I was kind of disappointed because it felt odd at first. (I have a similar midsection to yours ha) I guess I’ll just have to either get used to it, get one of these Kore belts, or maybe get a smaller carry pistol ha!