Hey man, thank you for the review! I’m the designer behind the belt. I just want to touch on a couple things that you mentioned in the video. 1. I offer a larger size belt now that accommodates 36 inch to 48 inch pants size. 2. Regarding your back pain from the elastic, I think the larger size will help mitigate that because you’re not relying on as much elastic as you would be in the regular size. The large belt has more rigid area. 3. Elastic was a big concern when I initially designed the belt and I went through many different iterations of prototypes, figuring out which elastic is going to hold the longest. The production elastic has held strong for over four years on one of my prototypes my estimation for lifetime is 7 to 10 years. Thanks again! I appreciate the support!
Hey Hunter, thank you for the comment. It’s not everyday the designer of one of my product reviews gets back to me! Says a lot about you and that you believe in your product. It was actually your video that got this belt on my radar. If this RUclips channel starts making more money I might have to try out your bigger belt. Let’s be honest, my PE teacher salary doesn’t give me much wiggle room for fun gear lol. And thank you for the information on the elastic that is very helpful. I will make sure to include that if I do another video on this belt. I hope you are making more products down the line bc this one is awesome!
You should make a belt with no elastic but the same adjustment style since everyone makes belts that double over in the from right where you'd put your gun or use velcro that's wears out.
I had the same issue, I took a old leather belt and cut it to fit across the back part and stitched it in. Not ideal but it worked, didn’t want to waste 130.00 belt.
Try out the Tenicor Zero belt. It doesn't have the elastic, and I think it's easy to put on and take off... the way that it adjusts, it's better than the ones that uses the ratchet system. And if you use the 2-layer belt system from time to time, you can get the Zero inner belt. I've had mine for a couple of months and it's been great.
Thanks for the honest review, I know it’s real due to the fact you have a few Tier 1 holsters. I was going to get one but I really like my Kore belt and Alias Belt less reviver setup. The elastic is what changed my mind. Solid review.
Thanks brother. I was hopeful it was going to work being half elastic half solid gun belt. It has its uses and limitations like many other gun belts out there. Still looking for that perfect gun belt 😔
I still use my good old fashioned leather gunbelts, partly because almost none of the tactical gunbelt manufacturers make belts big enough. Plus, the support is critical for me after two back surgeries and permanent damage (that's why I had to quit carrying .45 acp pistols edc, just too big and heavy). But great video, and love the shirt! It's how our daughters (and their moms) mark their territory, I think. 😂. God bless you and your fam, brother! -Dan
I just purchased this belt as well. I got mine from Hunter Constantine, he also makes the tier 1 belt. I ordered this for comfort, I have been using a SOE belt for about 7 years now, I really need the comfort as I get older.
Great review. Elastics usually have rubber threads that rot with use and humidity. It won't be difficult to have it replaced if it fails on you . Cheers!!!
I have the same back issues as you with this belt, I have a size 32 inch waist that ordered a regular with a bad back. Although the elastic helped with the hot spots on my hip, it made my back issue worse while carrying. The elastic makes the back pain while carrying worse while also creating a hot spot on my back with the plastic portion of the belt that’s used to adjust the size. I do like this belt though.. I just can’t carry it to the point where it’s cinched down to obtain maximum concealment.
Thanks for the review! We are always looking for some ease in the EDC world! I am a fan of the Kore/Nexbelts. The ability to slip a few inches in adjust at ease makes the sitting standing process more comfortable. Want to check this belt out, thinking it will good for gym shorts as a standalone.
After testing I can say that Tier1 ratchet belt is a much better choice for everyday cc with how it supports my glock and how it adjusts to your exact size on the fly, when you do it, its like magic. The S belt not enough support and never fits me quite right. Just for my money.
I have a chronic back problem due to an injury. I carry the HC belt all day, outside and at home. Works fine for me. I can understand what you’re saying about the discomfort with the elastic though. When I have mine too tight I kind of feel that discomfort on my back, maybe yours is too?
Yea I’ve tried it tight and loose. I just feel the elastic gives me a different kind of pressure on my back. I kind of like a slightly stiffer belt. I use the foundation belt from edc belt co and I love the design of it but just not a fan of the Velcro.
Great video and review. I'm subscribing. I agree with your assessment and I've left this comment before on another review of this belt and I have to leave it here too because I wish I would have heard this before spending $120 on this belt. I've been wearing this belt for almost two months and here are the pros and cons for me. Pro: I hurt my back in a motorcycle accident, and this is the most comfortable CCW belt I've ever worn. That elastic back strap is a game changer for me. That's the only pro. Cons: The price is really high (I paid $120 from Hunter's site). It should be $60'ish at most. Even that is steep. The lack of a buckle. I get it that it was designed to be able to slip through belt loops, but this closure type is archaic. There is no reason for that odd choice when we know what else is out there. I've been using the Kore for years so I love the micro adjustments. I'd even prefer the old school pin style belt buckle. I don't want to say this is stupid, but it's about as accurate a word as I can think of. The lack of easy adjustment while out and about. Again, compared to the Kore ratchet style of buckle and adjustability, this seems ridiculous. It's a giant step back in technology. With the Kore I would loosen it when I would sit, and tighten it when I would stand. It was always one discreet adjustment away from perfect. With this belt I'd have to find a private room if I needed to adjust my belt to not show my gun. I love the elastic so much I kept trying to wear it and get used to it, but I've switched back to my Kore belt. My back feels so much better when wearing this belt that I think I'm going to try and make something myself by combining my Kore belt with this one. I'll probably just end up ruining two belts, but I have to do something because this belt is too expensive to just leave hanging in my closet. Maybe I was just expecting too much because I have been in such need of a belt that didn't hurt my back. And that price is just too much for such a fail with the buckle and adjustment system. Sorry to be so negative but $120 is really a lot of money to me and if I can help just one person in my financial situation, it's worth it.
@@920WASHBURN Just because your mom's boyfriends speaks to her with no respect doesn't mean you need to act like that. Think of all the things random guys do to your mom, you don't need to copy all of them, "don't you know how life works?" Haha. Thanks for telling me how elastic works. I've been wearing this belt for over 3 months, but you're saying I don't need to adjust it? Wow, just like your mom's clients, you really are presumptuous. Haha.
Thank you for this review, was very helpful. I’m debating continuing with my Kore Essentials or trying this belt. May give it a try when it’s back in stock.
You are welcome. I do like this style of belt it is very comfortable to wear. And it is very minimal compared to Kore. Just make sure you get the emails from Tier one and keep an eye on it. God bless
Thank you for giving your honest opinion! I run a Kore Essentials leather belt and love the ratchet but definitely feels uncomfortable if I'm carrying all day. Looks like I'll keep looking for the perfect CC belt too!
Couldn’t agree more with the kore essentials belt. Sometimes it makes you think if the perfect belt exists. Seems like all of them have good positives but also limitations. I’m glad you got good info out of the video. God bless.
I grabbed one for carrying with out belt loops. I like to work out / run wit my dogs in ten-thousand tac shorts so not having loops sucks. Hoping this belt is good for that and rucking when i cant open carry.
If your using it for a subcompact I love it very versatile. I actually love it for that size of a firearm. When you get into sidecar compact/full size firearms is where the weight is too much for the belt in my opinion. Or for use for short periods of time not all day long. But that is just my experience.
I conceal carry in a Fanny pack. The strap is so loose and not rigid, so it made all of the weight of the gun bare on my lower back. I have a bad back so this elastic belt would probably make my back hurt even worse tbh. I’ll stick to kore.. for now
From a skinnier guy; it does a little bit but the area that “hoolahoops” is so small you barely notice it. Not even close to as bad as a fully stiff belt like a kore or nexbelt that hoolahoops all the way around
$115??? No thanks. I am going on year 2 with my black Tier 1 Kore belt and really love it. Totally supportive and very comfort so no need to spend almost twice as much for an elastic strap.
***Can anyone please explain to me why the Tier1 seems to be more sought after versus the Hunter Constantine belt? I’m genuinely confused. They both seem identical in design, construction and price. Why is the appeal higher for the Tier1. Being that it’s always sold out versus, the Hunter Constantine belt.
It sounds like.youre cranking it down way too tight. You said you set it to comfort without a holster, then add the bulk of a holster AND tighten it down. Then you say it is adding pressure. Maybe try having it be comfortable when carrying and not crank it down. The rigidity up front should be adequate to support the hilster without it being too tight, I would think.
I’ve tried it on many different ways. But I do have some back issues since high school so maybe this bothers me more than it would most ppl. It’s mainly the pressure in the bad part of my back more than anything.
Are you still using this belt? If not which is your favorite? Looking to get a somewhat elastic belt.. I didnt like the kore belt it felt way too rigid, what would you recommend?
I’ve had the Kore and this one but one was too stiff and the other wasn’t ridged enough. I use the foundation belt from the edc belt company. It’s a great middle ground belt
When I see that elastic all I can think of is those pair of underwear where the elastic has seen its' last days, but underwear isn't 120 bucks a pair. I'll stick with my Kore belts.
Like you, I don’t like elastic and Velcro on my gun belts; but unlike you, I didn’t go against my better judgement 😁. Seriously, why did you spend double the price of proven gun belts on the market?
Disagree I am wearing it exactly how it was designed … elastic belts don’t work for everyone unfortunately. Because of my back issues I need a more sturdy belt and there are a lot of ppl out there in the same boat
Hey man, thank you for the review! I’m the designer behind the belt. I just want to touch on a couple things that you mentioned in the video.
1. I offer a larger size belt now that accommodates 36 inch to 48 inch pants size.
2. Regarding your back pain from the elastic, I think the larger size will help mitigate that because you’re not relying on as much elastic as you would be in the regular size. The large belt has more rigid area.
3. Elastic was a big concern when I initially designed the belt and I went through many different iterations of prototypes, figuring out which elastic is going to hold the longest. The production elastic has held strong for over four years on one of my prototypes my estimation for lifetime is 7 to 10 years.
Thanks again! I appreciate the support!
Hey Hunter, thank you for the comment. It’s not everyday the designer of one of my product reviews gets back to me! Says a lot about you and that you believe in your product. It was actually your video that got this belt on my radar.
If this RUclips channel starts making more money I might have to try out your bigger belt. Let’s be honest, my PE teacher salary doesn’t give me much wiggle room for fun gear lol.
And thank you for the information on the elastic that is very helpful. I will make sure to include that if I do another video on this belt.
I hope you are making more products down the line bc this one is awesome!
You should make a belt with no elastic but the same adjustment style since everyone makes belts that double over in the from right where you'd put your gun or use velcro that's wears out.
It seems like you have it too tight
You tighten it up even more when concealing….Hunters demonstration he did the opposite
After perching this belt I can say this is the best belt out of all my belts I’ve bought
I had the same issue, I took a old leather belt and cut it to fit across the back part and stitched it in. Not ideal but it worked, didn’t want to waste 130.00 belt.
Try out the Tenicor Zero belt. It doesn't have the elastic, and I think it's easy to put on and take off... the way that it adjusts, it's better than the ones that uses the ratchet system. And if you use the 2-layer belt system from time to time, you can get the Zero inner belt. I've had mine for a couple of months and it's been great.
Thanks for the rec … I will check it out
Thanks for the honest review, I know it’s real due to the fact you have a few Tier 1 holsters.
I was going to get one but I really like my Kore belt and Alias Belt less reviver setup.
The elastic is what changed my mind.
Solid review.
Thanks brother. I was hopeful it was going to work being half elastic half solid gun belt. It has its uses and limitations like many other gun belts out there. Still looking for that perfect gun belt 😔
Just order a few days back can’t wait to try ir out and see how it feels
Good luck 👍 I like it in certain situations … I’m def keeping mine.
I still use my good old fashioned leather gunbelts, partly because almost none of the tactical gunbelt manufacturers make belts big enough. Plus, the support is critical for me after two back surgeries and permanent damage (that's why I had to quit carrying .45 acp pistols edc, just too big and heavy). But great video, and love the shirt! It's how our daughters (and their moms) mark their territory, I think. 😂. God bless you and your fam, brother! -Dan
I have two leather Kore gun belts. Definitely good stuff if you ever want to change it up
I just purchased this belt as well. I got mine from Hunter Constantine, he also makes the tier 1 belt. I ordered this for comfort, I have been using a SOE belt for about 7 years now, I really need the comfort as I get older.
Have you tried wearing it with athletic shorts or shorts without belt loops?
What’s the difference in his tier 1 belt and the one on HC site? Seems the same just different color and size options?
Great review. Elastics usually have rubber threads that rot with use and humidity.
It won't be difficult to have it replaced if it fails on you . Cheers!!!
I have the same back issues as you with this belt, I have a size 32 inch waist that ordered a regular with a bad back. Although the elastic helped with the hot spots on my hip, it made my back issue worse while carrying. The elastic makes the back pain while carrying worse while also creating a hot spot on my back with the plastic portion of the belt that’s used to adjust the size. I do like this belt though.. I just can’t carry it to the point where it’s cinched down to obtain maximum concealment.
Thanks for the review! We are always looking for some ease in the EDC world! I am a fan of the Kore/Nexbelts. The ability to slip a few inches in adjust at ease makes the sitting standing process more comfortable. Want to check this belt out, thinking it will good for gym shorts as a standalone.
It probably would work as a standalone belt … I really haven’t tried it that way but it might work
That's how I felt but the elastic makes the ratcheting obsolete.
After testing I can say that Tier1 ratchet belt is a much better choice for everyday cc with how it supports my glock and how it adjusts to your exact size on the fly, when you do it, its like magic. The S belt not enough support and never fits me quite right. Just for my money.
I can completely agree with that assessment. My shadow CR920P is about as big of a gun as I would carry with this belt and not for very long.
I have this belt and I love it! Great review! 💯
Thanks! Good to hear someone else enjoying this belt! God bless
I have a chronic back problem due to an injury. I carry the HC belt all day, outside and at home. Works fine for me. I can understand what you’re saying about the discomfort with the elastic though. When I have mine too tight I kind of feel that discomfort on my back, maybe yours is too?
Yea I’ve tried it tight and loose. I just feel the elastic gives me a different kind of pressure on my back. I kind of like a slightly stiffer belt. I use the foundation belt from edc belt co and I love the design of it but just not a fan of the Velcro.
A teacher? A dad? Subbed.
Love it. Thanks for the support
Great video and review. I'm subscribing. I agree with your assessment and I've left this comment before on another review of this belt and I have to leave it here too because I wish I would have heard this before spending $120 on this belt.
I've been wearing this belt for almost two months and here are the pros and cons for me.
Pro:
I hurt my back in a motorcycle accident, and this is the most comfortable CCW belt I've ever worn. That elastic back strap is a game changer for me. That's the only pro.
Cons:
The price is really high (I paid $120 from Hunter's site). It should be $60'ish at most. Even that is steep.
The lack of a buckle. I get it that it was designed to be able to slip through belt loops, but this closure type is archaic. There is no reason for that odd choice when we know what else is out there. I've been using the Kore for years so I love the micro adjustments. I'd even prefer the old school pin style belt buckle. I don't want to say this is stupid, but it's about as accurate a word as I can think of.
The lack of easy adjustment while out and about. Again, compared to the Kore ratchet style of buckle and adjustability, this seems ridiculous. It's a giant step back in technology. With the Kore I would loosen it when I would sit, and tighten it when I would stand. It was always one discreet adjustment away from perfect. With this belt I'd have to find a private room if I needed to adjust my belt to not show my gun.
I love the elastic so much I kept trying to wear it and get used to it, but I've switched back to my Kore belt. My back feels so much better when wearing this belt that I think I'm going to try and make something myself by combining my Kore belt with this one. I'll probably just end up ruining two belts, but I have to do something because this belt is too expensive to just leave hanging in my closet. Maybe I was just expecting too much because I have been in such need of a belt that didn't hurt my back. And that price is just too much for such a fail with the buckle and adjustment system. Sorry to be so negative but $120 is really a lot of money to me and if I can help just one person in my financial situation, it's worth it.
It's elastic. You don't need to adjust. Do you not know how elastic works?
@@920WASHBURN Just because your mom's boyfriends speaks to her with no respect doesn't mean you need to act like that. Think of all the things random guys do to your mom, you don't need to copy all of them, "don't you know how life works?" Haha.
Thanks for telling me how elastic works. I've been wearing this belt for over 3 months, but you're saying I don't need to adjust it? Wow, just like your mom's clients, you really are presumptuous. Haha.
@@jerdog333 her clients are not presumptuous. They know full well they're getting the goods. My mom's a tomcat, a minx even.
@@920WASHBURN Haha. Well played. You win. I will no longer adjust my elastic belt.
@@jerdog333 now was that so hard?
Thank you for this review, was very helpful. I’m debating continuing with my Kore Essentials or trying this belt. May give it a try when it’s back in stock.
You are welcome. I do like this style of belt it is very comfortable to wear. And it is very minimal compared to Kore. Just make sure you get the emails from Tier one and keep an eye on it. God bless
Thanks was going to buy it , hold off for now , my back is shot as well….
Thank you for giving your honest opinion! I run a Kore Essentials leather belt and love the ratchet but definitely feels uncomfortable if I'm carrying all day. Looks like I'll keep looking for the perfect CC belt too!
Couldn’t agree more with the kore essentials belt. Sometimes it makes you think if the perfect belt exists. Seems like all of them have good positives but also limitations. I’m glad you got good info out of the video. God bless.
I grabbed one for carrying with out belt loops. I like to work out / run wit my dogs in ten-thousand tac shorts so not having loops sucks. Hoping this belt is good for that and rucking when i cant open carry.
I feel like the metal part would dig into your skin but I carry off body with athletic shorts so I have no experience in that area
How does this work with athletic shorts? That would be my main use for a belt like this.
Is there an updated video after some time wearing it?
That was it. I wore it for a few weeks to months before that video
Great review.
I carry my 19x very comfortably all day
I picked up the hunter Constantine one and it's amazing i am only 140lbs and with the belt i can not conceal my Glock 45 np amazing belt
Good review thanks man
What was the hand sign you flashed? I know, but I want you to say it.
You need to get outside a little bit more 👍
How are you liking the tier 1 edc s belt? Have you gotten use to it or what do you recommend for edc belt?
If your using it for a subcompact I love it very versatile. I actually love it for that size of a firearm. When you get into sidecar compact/full size firearms is where the weight is too much for the belt in my opinion. Or for use for short periods of time not all day long. But that is just my experience.
My full size M&P I still prefer my Kore essentials belt bc it is more rigid.
Would love to hear your thoughts on the Tenicor Zero belt when you get the chance!
I gave Tenicor an email … see if they want to work with me. Looks like a better belt than the one I use
I conceal carry in a Fanny pack. The strap is so loose and not rigid, so it made all of the weight of the gun bare on my lower back. I have a bad back so this elastic belt would probably make my back hurt even worse tbh. I’ll stick to kore.. for now
Yes the elastic makes the gun feel heavier not lighter
Try the new neomag belt very short piece of elastic probably better for your back
That is more designed for ppl who don’t wear belts. Such as athletic shorts. I prefer off body carry with athletic shorts.
Does the front make a “hoolahoop” effect with the rigid part?
I’m a big dude so I don’t really know. I don’t get the hula hoop effect with any belts.
From a skinnier guy; it does a little bit but the area that “hoolahoops” is so small you barely notice it. Not even close to as bad as a fully stiff belt like a kore or nexbelt that hoolahoops all the way around
$115??? No thanks. I am going on year 2 with my black Tier 1 Kore belt and really love it. Totally supportive and very comfort so no need to spend almost twice as much for an elastic strap.
Yea that’s why I do videos so others can make better decisions on expensive gear
Gotta pay to play
@MichiganDad excellent video, I look forward to your update. Any chance you would share a go-fund-me to save the specticle lakerange in albion?
If you ever decide to spring for it, you won't regret it
My Kore x7 is awesome for aiwb g19 and 1/2 the cost
***Can anyone please explain to me why the Tier1 seems to be more sought after versus the Hunter Constantine belt? I’m genuinely confused. They both seem identical in design, construction and price. Why is the appeal higher for the Tier1. Being that it’s always sold out versus, the Hunter Constantine belt.
It’s solely based on popularity. Everyone wants the tier 1 name. It’s the exact same belt.
Hunter makes the Tier 1 belt just has the Tier 1 logo on it
It sounds like.youre cranking it down way too tight. You said you set it to comfort without a holster, then add the bulk of a holster AND tighten it down. Then you say it is adding pressure. Maybe try having it be comfortable when carrying and not crank it down. The rigidity up front should be adequate to support the hilster without it being too tight, I would think.
I’ve tried it on many different ways. But I do have some back issues since high school so maybe this bothers me more than it would most ppl. It’s mainly the pressure in the bad part of my back more than anything.
Are you still using this belt? If not which is your favorite? Looking to get a somewhat elastic belt.. I didnt like the kore belt it felt way too rigid, what would you recommend?
I’ve had the Kore and this one but one was too stiff and the other wasn’t ridged enough.
I use the foundation belt from the edc belt company. It’s a great middle ground belt
When I see that elastic all I can think of is those pair of underwear where the elastic has seen its' last days, but underwear isn't 120 bucks a pair. I'll stick with my Kore belts.
I have kore belts and don’t really like them so I’ve been branching out. Figured I would share as I go. Yea the price is def a downer on this one.
@@MichiganDad finding the perfect belt is always a problem and the worse part is you can't really try them on since most have to be bought online.
Like you, I don’t like elastic and Velcro on my gun belts; but unlike you, I didn’t go against my better judgement 😁. Seriously, why did you spend double the price of proven gun belts on the market?
I have a ass ton of gun belts. Just trying a new one to the market. Hopefully this video helps others on their decision making. That’s why I do it.
@@MichiganDad cool. 😎. Roger, that.
It sounds like you just need a larger sized belt.
Quite literally has nothing to do with it lol
Back issues are havoc on the body.
Sent mine back for refund. Did not support my G17 + spare mag setup that well. Too much slag.
Yea I definitely don’t think it’s designed for full size firearms. I’ve only tried it with subcompacts/compacts.
120??!! pass for me
Don’t blame you … honestly I don’t believe it is worth $120 even if it is a good belt
that belt it just to small for you ,, so its most likely not working exactly the way it should, is my thinking.
Disagree I am wearing it exactly how it was designed … elastic belts don’t work for everyone unfortunately. Because of my back issues I need a more sturdy belt and there are a lot of ppl out there in the same boat
They made a bigger size .
Now they do … not back when I did the video
Get a kore belt and forget about the rest, 115 dollars for elastic and thread 😂
Have one ☝️ just not a fan of the buckles
Sorry, but the issue is with your back, not the belt.
Yeah bought one and the belt is large thick overly tactical and the fit-adjustment is not great. No thanks sent it back.
EXPENSIVE belt that to me looks like my kid made it. Not money well spent.
It has its place. It’s a niche belt that some people really enjoy. I hear it’s great belt to wear without belt loops.