Gear Laser Sure-Grip Battle Belt from HSGI Candice Horner March 30, 2018 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Battle belts have come a long way by being more comfortable for the end-user and easier to configure. High Speed Gear (HSGI) is well-known for its 100% made in the USA tactical gear. We've been using an original sure-grip padded belt for years and have been impressed its durability. When he heard of the new laser-cut sure-grip battle belt, our interest was piqued. HSGI's newer battle belt designs allow for an inner belt to be woven under and over the MOLLE panels at several points. So, if you don't need MOLLE, and instead want to run a TEK-LOK or a traditional holster, just bring the inner belt over that MOLLE panel position. Old school MOLLE webbing is replaced by laser-cut, proprietary 1000D Cordura laminate. The design of a battle belt is notoriously more comfortable than a standard inner/outer belt combo. HSGI's proprietary neoprene padding gives the belt a cushioned feeling; even low-mass people can wear this belt without the burden of hipbone bruises after a long day of shooting. Additionally, the texture of the padding reduces movement of the belt while you're wearing it. TACO magazine pouches are well-known by avid shooters for their dependability. It's difficult to drop a mag if it's secured in a TACO. HSGI offers a few variations of its TACO pouch, but we opted for the double decker, which is a rifle mag pouch and pistol mag pouch as one unit. TACO pouches are simple to set up and arrange on the belt– thanks to the HSGI clips that secure the pouches through the laser cut MOLLE. The inner belt is a rigger's belt with a Cobra buckle and interior velcro. The interior velcro attaches to the velcro on the battle belt. This keeps the inner belt from sliding inside of the battle belt. We couldn't find much to dislike about this battle belt, other than the same old issue that it's a pain to thread the inner belt through the battle belt; the velcro gets caught up. The workaround is to put a thin piece of plastic or strip of cardboard between the two and then push the inner belt through. We'd rather have this difficulty than have the inner belt constantly moving while shooting. Other items we'll add to this setup are a dump pouch and a medkit. RUNDOWN OF THIS SETUP: Outer belt: MultiCam Black Laser Sure-Grip / MSRP: $119 Inner belt: Cobra 1.75″ Rigger belt with interior velcro / MSRP: $77 Magazine pouches: Double Decker TACO Molle /MSRP: $44 Holster: Blade-Tech Classic OWB Holster / MSRP: $79.99 Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
