Looking good is way too subjective for help. Personally, I do wish there was a wider buckle choice. (like the look of some that appear like a normal buckle)
Real leather is what RGB uses, verses either a leather or PU/other material front/back combo that some of the others use. I considered asking RGB if they would sell an unfinished one, so I could get the color I wanted, with dad's old leather dyes.
Their directions had the issue, though, of (on the website it says) cut two to four inches larger then your normal belt size. Cutting the regular belt size (what the box effectively said), left a much smaller piece sticking out the end, then what a normal belt did. (or what I am used to, with my handmade belts)
Can't really tell you how well it will last yet, as I haven't had it long enough, and with my leather experience over the years, that entails how the leather was tanned, condition of the leather before construction, etc.
I like the fact that I don't have to poke in between sizes on the belt. I am hoping with the construction, that I don't get the leather stretch, that would eventually happen with my old homemade leather belts (poking extra holes, they will woller out over time as you expand/contract)
I've been using one of the Blade Tech branded nylon ratchet belts for a month and a half or so. No complaints. It's holding up great. Definitely my favorite belt so far.
Just ordered a Kore Belt and it shipped exactly 17 minutes after ordering......at night.
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This is one is going to be EDC dependent. I have a Kore Gun Belt and all I am going to say is if you carry anything heavier than a G19 you will not be happy. G19 or similar and lighter they are really convenient.
If it's of interest to anyone PM me as I have one that is cut large for me (I'm a 32" waist and the belt is 43" OAL) that would likely work for anyone up to a 34"-36" waist, and will likely never use it again.
I have an Anson (gunbelt version). I would have tried Kore but every time I found a YT review of Kore, the Kore owner ( I assume) would challenge every negative comment in the comments section. I only use the Anson when wearing a suit jacket and carry a Glock 26 in a concelable OWB at 3:00. I usually carry a Glock 17 AIWB and I don't believe ANY of the ratchet belts would hold up like a Wilderness or similar belt.
I bought a Blade Tech belt for my 12 year old son, because I could size it to fit his 21-inch waist, and leave a generous tail for him to grow into. I liked it so much that I bought one for myself as well, and I weigh in north of 300. I believe they are made by Next and branded for Blade Tech.
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So my RGB belt has been my primary belt the last three years. (less then 20 days wearing another belt)
I had only switched to two other belts, on occasion. A brown Bladetech/Nexbelt and a LTT belt. Two weeks ago, the buckle of the RGB broke at the place where it met the belt, by a pin(s) failing. Unfortunately my backup was in the other vehicle. (in the middle of a move, dealing with an estate and a bunch other cr..)
To their credit, RGB sent me a replacement (lifetime warranty, but out of stock at the time). Their detriment, still uses pins, where Bladetechs went to screws there.
Thought some would want an update.