When buying a Police duty belt....?

Question

Actually this is two questions in one: First, when buying a duty belt, does you use your pant size or do you go slightly bigger? Second what is a good brand? (I cannot spend TONS of money yet, I am just starting off) I have heard of Galls and Safariland and I am just wondering which would be better....

Answer 1

Try here.

http://www.nyeuniform.com/law_emt_fire.h...

Prices are very competitive.  Just remember that you got the tip from an ex-con; we are people too.

Answer 2

Choose the one that will work the best when you're giving your kids some discipline.........

Answer 3

Look at the website:

www.quartermaster.com

They have several selections at a reasonable price.

Most duty belts have 2-4 inches of adjustment, so go by your pant size.

Answer 4

I think you should talk to some of the old timers on the force where you will be assigned.  Ask them what they have found to hold up and what specific equipment you should get first.  Find out what the department requires too.  As your duties expand, so will your equipment needs.  If you will be a dispatcher, your equipment needs will not be the same as a patrol officer for instance.  As for size - go one or two sizes larger then you think you need - it will fit you longer than one that is too small after a short use.

Answer 5

It depends on what your department requires. If you are allowed nylon they are in expensive and hold up well. Likely you need leather, clarino, natural or basket weave. Please make sure you know before you buy. Your equipment belt and of course the stuff on it is very important.

Boston and the Galls house brand are inexpensive. They are also just fine.

Is your belt the Sam Browne type, will it have a regular buckle or the prong type buckle?

Regular buckle get the correct size, prong type go slightly bigger.

Remember you are wearing an under belt and a duty belt. Figure out what you are going to have to carry and how. Put the stuff on the belt, even if it is just demo equipment, and try it on. Most uniform stores have the set up approved by your academy or department all ready for testing.

If you are not getting guidance in the academy or from your department I suggest you look up Hindi systems. Hindi, he's a police officer, has developed a good system for equipments carry that seems to work very well and at least gives you a starting point.

Answer 6

Money is an issue. I would look to army surplus stores and galls.

I use same size as waist belt size.

I am a 38" waist. I bought a 38" belt. regular buckle.