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Top 5 Gun Battle Belts for 2024 [Ultimate Buying Guide]
Three or four times a month, a few of my buddies get together for a shoot day. It isn’t your typical go-to-the-range where you’re setting up a target and shooting one or two rounds at a time; actual training takes place.
One day after a shoot, some guys gather around and start talking gear. You know, gun belts, plate carriers, helmets, etc.
And it got to the point where the conversation shifted into what we thought was the best gun belts on the market in 2024.
We didn’t say 2024, but you get the point.
These guys aren’t writers like myself, but we have a few police and SWAT officers, trauma and ER nurses (medics are important), and a couple of dudes who work in the gun industry.
Since I’m always trying to gather information from people who actually run their gear, I figured I’d come up with an actual list of the best gun belts. Every good kit needs one.
So, here are the five of the best gun belts in 2023 and why you should consider them.
Sidenote: These belts were not provided to me, and I have not received any money from these companies. All of these belts were paid for and recommended by shooters in my group.
All gun belts listed are inner and outer belt systems.
Best Gun Belts Of 2023
1. Haley Strategic D3
Haley Strategic is one company that considers everything when it pushes out a product. And then they take it up a notch with their solution.
The D3 uses alternating spaces between their Molle webbing in ½ inch and 1-inch increments that keep your pouches in place when drawing from it. The inner belt it comes with fits normal-sized belt loops, so it can be used daily.
But that is typical on 2-belt gun belts.
The D3 uses a Cobra buckle like most other belts you’ll find on this list due to its proven reliability in the field.
This is not a load-bearing belt, and the D3 does not come with a D-Ring for rappelling from helicopters or anything. If that’s something you want, keep reading.
Haley Strategic D3 Gun Belt. Source.
2. Ronin Tactics Task Force
Ronin has had a great history with gun belts. Their Senshi belt is a favorite of many shooters that I know.
The Task Force has a two-layer outer gun belt that uses ½ inch spacing between the Molle for a solid mounting platform with little side-to-side movement and is compatible with a bunch of holsters and pouches.
It uses the same Cobra buckle as the D3 but comes with a D-Ring in case you want to go repel from a helicopter and raid a ship.
It is a solid battle belt, and Ronin is definitely cranking out some great belts. It must be a martial arts thing.
It is pricey, though. But these are the best.
Ronin Tactics Task Force. Source.
3. Ferro Concepts Bison
Where most companies have inner belts that need to be cut to fit, the Bison belt has an adjustable loop on the inner belt, so you don’t have to worry about cutting too much or too little.
Or if you had too much to eat that day.
It’s a low-profile gun belt, so it’s not bulky or restricting like some others.
Like most belts on this list, the Bison has a D-ring and Cobra buckle, one of the most used and abused belt systems on the market. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Unfortunately, this is the most expensive belt on the list. And I wouldn’t quite say it’s the best. It’s an excellent low-profile belt, but there are better ones on this list for cheaper.
Ferro Concepts Bison Belt. Source.
4. GBRS Group Assaulter V2
I know the Assaulter V3 is out, but no one had it. We did have the Assaulter V2, though, and while there are some improvements that I’ve seen on the V3, I can tell you that the V2 is one hell of a gun belt.
The V2 uses a dual outer belt system that remains low profile but gives you a more sturdy mounting platform. The thick vertical nylon webbing keeps your gear from shifting from side to side.
The second outer belt does make mounting gear slightly more complex, but it does show you how well everything is being held in place. Just use a slim tool to create space. No, not a knife.
Like most belts on the market, the Assaulter V2 uses a Cobra buckle and D-Ring, the latter being for repelling out of helicopters.
Which most of us aren’t doing. But it is good to have in case you have to rope onto anything.
GBRS Assaulter V2. Source.
5. American Warfighter Solutions SMU Operator Belt
The AWS Operator Belt is similar to the GBRS Assaulter V2 but is significantly cheaper with more options.
Its 2-belt system has thick nylon from the first layer of the belt between slots to ensure your gear doesn’t move side to side, and it has a similar Cobra buckle.
The platform is rigid and lightweight and keeps everything where it should be. AWS also offers you the most freedom with your belt in terms of the outer and inner belt color and whether or not you want a D-Ring.
Out of all of the belts on the list, I’ve heard the best feedback with this one. I have one on the way myself.
AWS SMU Gun Belt. Source.
Conclusion
If you’re looking to buy a gun belt soon, I recommend the AWS SMU Operator belt.
While it doesn’t have the same intricacies that the other belts have with their branding and D-Ring tie-downs, you are getting the same belt for less. What it all comes down to is training.
Ensure you get your sizing right, acquire your pouches as you go, and get out there and shoot. Training with a belt allows you to be tactical and look cool simultaneously, which is an excellent time for every shooter.
Be good and take care.
