I got this belt b/c I got tired of the flimsy GI issue type belts/buckles. They don't last and the buckles are metal and can scratch stuff. This one was sized right for me I'm a 34 inseam. Unlike a riggers/instructor belt with the massive and heavy "D" ring for repelling this one is stouter than the uncle mikes thinner under-duty velcro belt [I own themm both] This one I prefer for work [General contractor] as I can hang my RAT-3 fixed blade w/sheath, smart phone in HD otter box case, small led flash light and small hip pouch off it and it still holds my pants up fine. When I'm not in my man-work clothes I like the Uncle mikes b/c it is a bit less rigid and just really needs to support my phone. Either one should work fine when I go to the range to shoot off the hip drills of any firearm/belt holster combo I own. Highly recommended. Amazon had the BEST price around and took back the riggers belts that I did not like.