Anson Belt and Buckle: The Best Concealed Carry Belt Option?
If you follow my content, you may be saying, “Matt, I swear you wrote about these belts before.” And you’d be absolutely correct. Almost five years ago to the day, I was introduced to Anson Belt and Buckle and their Micradjust Technology. The title of the article is “Anson Belts: The Best Men’s Accessory EVER?” It wasn’t long after that article that I tried out their Anson Belt and Buckle Concealed Carry belt.
It should be noted that back when I first tried the Anson Belt and Buckle Concealed Carry belt, they only came in a brown and a black, and both were made out of genuine leather. Their concealed carry belt has evolved since then, and after searching the market for a potential new concealed carry belt, I searched the Anson Belt and Buckle website again — and I was pleasantly surprised.
Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions in this article are my own. Anson Belt and Buckle did not pay me to write this article. I have zero financial interest in this article as I don’t have any affiliate links with Anson Belt and Buckle, I don’t get a commission from Anson Belt and Buckle off the sales produced by this article, and I have no connection with the company. If you purchase an Anson Belt and Buckle product from them based on my recommendation, great. If not, great.
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Is the Anson Belt and Buckle Concealed Carry Belt the Best on the Market?
About four years ago, I was going through a phase where I was “collecting” concealed carry belts. No, it wasn’t for the fun of collection, it was more so because I wanted to try out different belts for different applications and bought a bunch to find out which I liked the best.
I’ve purchased 5.11 tactical belts, I’ve tried Blackhawk tactical belts, I’ve tried SOE EDC belts, and, of course, the Anson Belt and Buckle Concealed Carry belt.
Here’s what I’ve found through my own trial and error. The 5.11 and Blackhawk belts, in my opinion, weren’t great. They’re shoved somewhere in my closet (if I were to guess), never to be used again. The SOE (Special Operations Equipment) belts were perfect for the range. When I wanted to wear something that I could attach outside-the-waistband holsters (pistol and mag carriers), their EDC belt as well as their Cobra Buckle belt were amazing, and I’d highly recommend them.
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Then there’s my need to carry concealed with my EDC. This changes from day-to-day depending on the weather, situation, where I’m going to be for the day, etc. Overall, what I was looking for was a concealed carry belt that was SUPER thin, minimalistic, and didn’t flex so that it could hold a firearm inside-the-waistband.
That’s when I saw Anson Belt and Buckle start making a concealed carry belt, and it’s been one of my daily drivers for the past several years. The interesting thing is that after more than four years, my Anson Belt and Buckle Concealed Carry belt (in brown leather) has minimal wear. However, with all the new concealed carry belts out on the market, I wondered if I was missing out on something.
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After hours of researching belts like Kore Essentials, Groove Belt, and Nexbelt, which all have similar technology to what Anson Belt and Buckle use, I actually still decided to go back to Anson. Sure, those other belts all have the “tacti-cool” and hype factor going for them, but each of the belts seemed to have their pros and cons when reading and watching reviews. Therefore, Anson Belt and Buckle was again my go-to option, and I had more than four years of wear with their concealed carry belt without any issues at all.
An Updated and Upgraded Belt
As mentioned, I have the Anson Belt and Buckle Concealed Carry belt in the old-school leather that they no longer carry. While everyone considers leather to be a fantastic option for EDC belts, what Anson Belt and Buckle brought to market was an update and upgrade to the belt I’ve been wearing for years.
I ordered three new belts to try all the new iterations of their concealed carry belt. What I ordered was:
- 1.5” Chocolate Concealed Carry Strap
- 1.5” Concealed Carry Desert Tan Nylon Strap
- 1.5” Brown Concealed Carry Invincibelt in Camo
The Anson Belt and Buckle Concealed Carry belts are all slightly different due to the varying fabrics and materials used.
For instance, the Chocolate Concealed Carry Strap is no longer using genuine leather and is instead using a microfiber “leather” front and back that is more durable and scratch-resistant than a genuine leather.
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The Concealed Carry Desert Tan Nylon Strap uses a tactical-grade nylon on the front and a microfiber backing.
One of their newest additions is their Invincibelt, which is the third belt I ordered. The Brown Concealed Carry Invicibelt in Camo is a really cool-looking camo concealed carry belt. It features a polyester webbing with a reinforced TPU coating that makes it incredibly durable, waterproof, and easy to clean.
All the belts that they have use the Micradjust Technology and feature a thick poly-core insert that provides structure to the belt so that it can easily carry a concealed weapon.
One aspect that I love is that all the buckles I had from five years ago still fit the 1.5” Anson Belt and Buckle Concealed Carry belts I got. This makes it super easy to swap out belts and buckles whenever I want to change the look.
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And for those who are curious how the belt comes, they are shipped with a standard 55” length, you simply cut off the excess fabric according to how long you want your concealed carry belt and how much excess belt you want sticking out of your buckle.
Can I Carry a Full-Size Firearm with These Anson Belt and Buckle Options?
With the advanced ratcheting technology that they use, you can easily adjust the belt tightness to your ideal tightness according to your size and body shape.
Eat too much during the day, you can loosen it up by hitting the button on the buckle to let the belt shift out to your desired fit. You can also snug it up on the fly quickly by pushing more belt through the buckle and allowing the ratcheting system to lock it in place.
I’ve tried my hardest to cause their concealed carry belt to fail — and I can’t get it to. I’ve carried a full-size Glock 17 with a Taran Tactical extended baseplate on it, and the belt will not budge or deform in any way.
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I’m convinced that through my testing, the Anson Belt and Buckle Concealed Carry belt you choose will not only fit your needs, but it will be the only gun belt you’ll ever purchase for your concealed carry needs. And if you decide to change things up, you’ll move towards adding more Anson Belt and Buckle straps to your collection.
(I should know, as it’s what happened to me.)
Would I Recommend These Concealed Carry Belts?
If you can’t tell how much I love these concealed carry belts from this article, I guess I’ll have to do a song and dance for you. So, would I recommend getting an Anson Belt and Buckle Concealed Carry belt? Without a doubt.
Here’s what I would personally recommend. They have a “Build Your Own Box Set” where you can choose from 3 straps and 2 buckles or 2 straps with 3 buckles (the choice is yours). If you want a concealed carry belt, you just need to choose the 1.5” belt width, and then you can click on the “concealed carry” option.
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Even better yet, if you need an everyday non-gun belt, you can choose them to add to your box set as well. Overall, you get to mix and match all the different belts and buckles you want at a heavily discounted rate for the box set. This is your best bang-for-your-buck option out there.
When looking for a new EDC belt option, it’s hard to beat the Anson Belt and Buckle Concealed Carry belt. Not only are they tough, stylish, convenient, and comfortable, but they’re a fraction of the cost of many competitors out there. Go check them out if you’re in the market for a new concealed carry belt.
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