Originally Posted by Clusterfrack
What I do is wear the buckle off to about 2:00. That way the CP has a good space to stay, and the buckle is also out of the way of an AIWB carry.
What I do is wear the buckle off to about 2:00. That way the CP has a good space to stay, and the buckle is also out of the way of an AIWB carry.
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Just a first take on this belt - I got the 5 stitch and it is considerably more stiff than the Tenicor Zero belt which is welcome to me. I've been wearing the zero for quite sometime because I love the way it buckles and that it doesn't dig into my hips like stiffer belts. It mainly replaced my Aegis belt that I found was a bit too stiff after a long day. However, the Zero is just not functional as a AIWB belt for me, it requires significant cinch and major padding on the barrel area of the holster to not flop over the belt and print.
The 5-stitch definitely solves my problems with the zero. I don't feel any hotspots on my hips either and I think that has to do with the 5 degree bend of the buckle that allows the belt to flare out (which I love). I am still determining if I like the whole system though. I don't generally quick adjust during the day but I do like the Zero's ability to get the perfect fit at the beginning of the day without velcro. The Swift requires more fiddling if you want have that perfect fit.
Probably the worst thing about the swift is that I'm definitely past the halfway point of velcro and I sized it exactly according to the video and I have also gained 2 to 3 pounds since it was ordered. That is kind of a pain having that extra velcro almost going fully to the 9 o'clock. If my sample is the norm, I would size down at least by 1 size.
I got an email from The Wilderness, there's a free 5 stitch upgrade on the Swift belts right now.
Just got mine.
Rich
Director of R&D and product acquisitions at Empire Outfitters
Any word on a Velcro-free version of the Swift? I love the buckle and adjustability of my Heavy Zero, but stiffness is definitely lacking considering its thickness. I think a CSM Swift with no Velcro is pretty close to an ideal belt for me.
Anyone know how to source an additional buckle for a Swift belt? Got one from Cool Breeze here and it’s about an inch too big. But the buckle went right on an old Mastermind specialist I experiment with… and if I can get another buckle, the Swift belt I have will fit my brother.
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