Wilderness Tactical

STIFFNESS OPTIONS

The 5-Stitch model offers two stitch lines more than the basic belt along its length. This addition significantly stiffens the belt and
enhances load bearing capability. It’s vertical rigidity is similar to a high-quality leather gun belt. We think this is the best one for most gun-carrying operations, both inside-the-pants and belt holsters.

The Combat Shooters Model (C.S.M.), available on the Instructor Belts™, adds a polyethylene insert which adds even more vertical
rigidity. This model is slightly thicker than the 5-stitch models and may not fit some Kydex holsters belt loops. We recommend it for action shooters and security work where numerous items such as duty holsters will be worn on the belt.

“If it’s not a Wilderness Original Instructor Belt, it’s just a copy.”

VERY IMPORTANT: BELT SIZE MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS

Wilderness belts are sized by a true measured belt size to the nearest single inch, not a two inch range. We ask that you put a cloth tape through the belt loops of the pants that you would normally wear the belt with, pulling as tightly as you typically pull a belt, and measure to the nearest single inch. If you regularly wear an in-the-waistband holster and mag pouches, we recommend you place them in your pants for measuring.

Ideally, the hook fastener material on the belt tab should center evenly in the loop fastener material area on the belt body. From an ideal fit you will then have an 1-3/4″ of adjustment in each direction. This is usually enough of an adjustment to cinch down for something heavy on the outside of the belt, or loosen the belt for an in-the-waistband holster. If your I.W.B. holster is for a particular thick gun, you may want to assume an extra inch.

You can also measure by laying a leather belt out flat on a table, and measure from the inside edge of the buckle away from the hinge to the hole that you currently use (it is important that the inside length of the buckle be included in the measurement,) and as above, measure to the nearest single inch.

If you would like any assistance in the measuring process, please feel free to call us. A quick call is easier and cheaper for everyone than a belt exchange.

VERY IMPORTANT: PROPER BELT USE FOR SAFETY, DURABILITY

Our Instructor Belt is very tough and has tremendous load-bearing ability when used properly according to the included directions.
However, the operator MUST thread the belt tab through the buckle around the floating bar before fastening with the Velcro (see pictures below.) The hook-and-loop fastener is only to retain the loose end from flopping around. It will quickly lose its stitching
and be destroyed if the buckle is improperly used. With proper threading it should last for years. The Velcro¨ has no load-bearing capability on its own and the safety function of the belt will be completely undermined if improperly used.

We recommend cleaning any lint or particles out of the hook and loop Velcro once in a while to extend its life and maintain its adhesive abilities.