The tactical belt is the solution, increasingly common on shooting ranges. There are many models on the market from different manufacturers.. What to look for when choosing this piece of equipment? What types of tactical belts exist?
What is a tactical belt?
tactical belt , certainly, can be considered a basic piece of equipment, including law enforcement officers, professional shooters, as well as amateur shooters, for whom shooting is a hobby. Hunters also very often buy tactical belts.
The thigh area is considered the best place to place additional tactical equipment.. Hence the idea of tactical belts. Already in old films with cowboys in the lead roles you can see, that it is on their hips that they have belts with holsters for weapons.
The biggest advantage of a tactical belt is that, that the items attached to it are always at hand. As a result, they can be used quickly.. The design of the belt allows you to place on it not only weapons, but also ammunition, knives, instruments, compass, flasks and first aid kits. A large selection of models on the modern market - like Ukrainian, and foreign manufacturers - means, that each user will find a belt, appropriate to his needs.
Types of tactical belts
Tactical belts can be divided into several categories. The basic classification includes:
- belts for sports and professional use;
- belt stiffness: little hard, medium hard and reinforced,
- belt width: narrow, medium width, large width,
- solid or modular belt,
- tactical belt for right-handers and left-handers,
- straps and belts made of genuine leather.
Which tactical belt to choose?
A wide variety of tactical belts makes it difficult to choose one model. Below is a short instruction, detail-oriented, What you should pay attention to when buying a tactical belt:
- Type of buckle used - responsible for quick and secure fastening, as well as the durability of the whole structure. Made from plastic or metal. The popular AustriAlpin COBRA buckle.
- Material. Belts can be made from various materials. Most often they buy products made of high quality synthetic material., which provides high strength and at the same time it is easy to keep clean.
- Belt width - tactical belts can be of different widths: narrow, wide and very wide. The more items you need to fit on the belt, the wider it should be, and therefore, more stable and convenient to use.
- Система MOLLE – благодаря ей можно будет установить дополнительные аксессуары (eg, pouches, holsters, pockets). This solution is ideal for any tactical application, requiring maximum stability.
- Purpose - some models are usually designed for shooting, and others are also used as a standard trouser belt.
- Size - tactical belts are available in various sizes. Most often this is a letter designation: M, L, XL, XXL etc. Size is waist circumference, indicated in centimeters.
- Dominant hand of the user - some manufacturers have also prepared straps, intended for right-handers or left-handers. Worth paying attention to, after all, the location of the buckles often depends on this, lunch, Velcro or strap fastening method.
- The color of the tactical belt - there is complete freedom. However, it's not a secret, that tactical belts are most often produced in muted, camouflage colors, including black, sand, camouflage, khaki, green, brown or olive.
Price of tactical belts
Tactical belts, depending on the model, can cost from several hundred to several thousand hryvnias.. The price is affected, including, type of technology used and manufacturer. Popular models are made by the following manufacturers: 101 Inc., Bayonet, Condor, Helikon, Mil-Tec, Neptune Spear… Купить недорогие тактические ремни вы можете в магазине STALL т: 063 038-68-74.
Tactical belt can be used not only by law enforcement agencies. Increasingly, it can be found on the shooting range among professional and amateur shooters.. Besides, with it, you can easily carry a holster with you, summary, first aid kit or tactical tourniquet.