Wilderness 5-stitch...

[BrettJ]

Is this belt stiff enough to support a 5" 1911? I think the CSM might be a little excessive, but wanted another opinion.
Thanks!

 

[druryj]

I prefer a stiff leather belt for a pistol of that weight. The Wilderness belt works well with lighter guns though...more my summer time rig. Just my two cents.

 

[Glock 'em down]

I wear a 1.75" wide Wilderness belt every day. Mine has the CSM insert. The newer belts made by Wilderness aren't as good as the ones made 3 or 4 years ago (when I bought my first one).

I would go with the CSM if I were you. It's "sufficient" in it's stiffness. I actually wish it were a little more stiff. If the 5 stitch isn't as stiff as the CSM, you're gonna have some tilting and sagging goin' on.

 

[trade_sniper]

you're gonna have some tilting and sagging goin' on.

And as any woman will tell you, that ain't no good!

 

[HiredHand]

I think the 5 stitch works fine.

 

[Blackbirdpilot]

I have a couple of Wilderness 5 stitch. I love them and wear them most of the time. I really like how adjustable they are. That being said they are not nearly as stiff as my Beltman leather. I carry a 3" 1911 which probably weighs close to the 5 due to the bull barrel. It works just fine but the leather is a bit better due to stiffness.

 

[kriket1911]

I have had the wilderness cms for a few month's now, and its a great belt I carry a g23 with a tlr-1 and a 3" 1911. It holds the wight very well. Good luck with your search.

 

[jtischauser]

Yes I have one and they are great.