Kore Essentials X7 Belt Review 

I haven’t had any of mine give out… I’m interested to hear if others have had that problem with the Kore belts 🤔

We never hear of our tracks failing or slipping. Never happens. We designed and make our own custom track that's thicker and reinforced and our engagement is solid. That's why we're one of the best gun belts on the market. Thanks.

There ya have it folks ☝️ Like I said l, I’ve never had my Kore belts fail or give signs of failing. That’s why I continue to wear and recommend them 👍

@@Koreessentialsbrand sounds good. Pulled the trigger on one. Thanks

@@CalebDowning thanks for the informative video! It helped me make my decision to pick this one in the vast sea of gun belts.

It’s hard to beat man, for sure 👌

Glad to help man 👊🏻 I love my Kore belts as well, I’m actually wearing it right now 😁

That’s awesome man😎👊🏻 I hope they fit your style. I’ve never looked back after switching to this style of belt. Let me know what you think about it when you get it in 👍

@@CalebDowning will do. I'm sure I can't help but end up liking it because I've only been carrying for 3 years and I have only ever used a dress belt so I imagine it will impress me either way LOL

I love mine 👌 Just got the duty belt in from them to check out 😁

Excellent 👌

Nice 👌

That’s awesome to hear man 😃 I’m wearing my Kore belt right now actually. It’s still my go-to belt 👌

Awesome! Thanks Derek, glad to help 👊🏻

Get it man👍 I absolutely love mine 🤙 And thanks for the encouragement Joe!

Excellent!

I appreciate the support 😎👊🏻 Thanks!

Nice dude 👍 I still use that Kore belt on a daily basis. Thanks for the support Winston!

​@CalebDowning what does the x7 mean?

Right on Jake 👊🏻 I can totally second that testimony. I haven’t had any issues with mine and it’s pretty much all I wear. I’ve got several other belts but I tend to stick to Kore for my actual daily wearer.

Still love mine, it’s pretty awesome 👌

Absolutely 👌

So the belt is kind of flimsy like he said??

@@a.d.c7941 Depends on what you are comparing it to I think. Compared to any 'normal' belt you'd find at walmart or such, it will be very stiff. But if you are comparing it to a typical war belt, it's going to be very flimsy. About 6 months ago, I picked up one of Kore's Garrison belts (their 1.75in belts) and have liked it even more. It is more stiff than their EDC. The buckle is still big and I still wear it off to the side. I pretty much always wear that belt now if I am going out for more than a quick trip to the store and expect to have 'things' attached to my belt. If I am just around the house, I still will wear the EDC and 1.75 clips I have on 'holdy things' will still work fine for quick errands.

Oh and just to say it, I plan on getting some other colors. Any new belt I get will be Garrison for daily and I will probably get their Battle belt at some point.

@@kickinbahk Thank you!! I was considering the Garrison or the blue alpha belt but I don’t know if the velcro would hope up or become annoying. I really appreciate you pointing out that about the kore. U r the first ive seen to really thoroughly break it down. Most have just praised it. Thank you so much.

@@a.d.c7941 I have had the same concerns about the blue alpha belt. I know you can adjust them too, but seems it would definitely be obnoxious and I can think of many situations where velcro hasn't held up to the number of times I typically adjust my Kore belts through the day. Maybe the BA crew has some special velcro sauce, but no one talked about it so I went with Kore. I also compared Kore to NexBelt and I saw more reviews of Nex's ratcheting system wear out. Means I wear my buckle to the side due to size and rig, but is worth it to me for a longer-lasting system/buckle (the nylon belts are way cheaper to replace than the buckle).

Good heads up 👌

I think you’ll like it. After switching to this style of belt I don’t think I’ll ever go back.

Thanks man 👍 I hear ya about the WTP belt. I have one of them as well and my main complains it that it’s gotta pretty much be taken apart to get it on a pair of pants.

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Great testimony Riley 👍 This is a perfect example(in my opinion) of how there is no one “perfect” belt for everyone. We each have out specific needs. I usually carry a Glock 48 or a 19 and really like having the rigidity of this belt. I have a buddy who rocks a micro 380 and he practically just needs a drawstring to keep his gun secure 😂 All that said, the Kore will loosen up just a little the more you wear it.

@@CalebDowning I agree and my primary carry is going to be my Springfield hellcat so it is a relatively small and lightweight carry gun. But if/when I want to carry a bigger gun this belt will suit me well.

@@rileyneufeld7001 do you think it works for a Beretta 92x?

@@turbos2705 It's definitely stiff enough. You could carry a 5 pound weight on your belt no problem.

I agree with you 100% 😎👍

I love it man 👊🏻That’s straight “Gray Man” stuff right there. Never tried and have the “look”, you be you 👌

Haha, thanks 😁

Excellent 😎👊🏻

Awesome man, glad you got something out of it! The holster is made by WERKZ. They are a solid company and make good products.

Thanks Trendy 👍 I’ll definitely check out Nexbelt 🤔 That’ll be pretty cool if they work like that 👌

Yes KORE offers 3 smaller buckles perfect for appendix carry - X7, X9 & X10 buckles. Thanks

@@Koreessentialsbrand he is wearing the x7.

It's crazy how much we end up spending on this stuff for sure. Not something I like to calculate and figure out and put on paper... Haha

They offer a belt protector just for this issue

@Whatever Yo! Tulster, well made and comfortable appendix holster.

Would u say the kore belt leaves a hoolahoop print around u while wearing it? Also sinc eyouve brought so many holsters have u used a bradec or a light tuck by vedder? If so which one of those should I buy? Ty

I don’t get the hoolahoop printing with the Kore like I have with other super firm belts. I haven’t used a Vedder holster so I can’t speak to that.

Sweet 👍 I still wear my Kore belt almost every day.

I had the exact same issue with my Aegis. It’s a great belt but it’s got its downsides. For me I’m a Kore guy until the “perfect” belt comes along…and it probably never will 😂

Thanks Jonathan! That’s the Werkz M6 holster 👍

Check out the emissary belt. I have the tier1 kore belt and it’s nice but the lever you adjust with digs into my hip since I off set it for a sidecar holster

Thanks Daniel! Thankfully we have options now days. It used to be only a couple "tactical" belt that made you look like a mall ninja or a leather belt that was too floppy... We've come a long way.

@@CalebDowning yeah I know what you mean them big police duty belts, those big rigger belts, or those quarter inch thick heavy leather belts were about the best you could find if you wanted to carry a gun and hold your pants up... LOL I have a thin 511 riggers belt I wear every now and then especially at work in the refineries it's a good cheap option I think I paid 15 bucks for it about 5 years ago...

Is this better than blue alpha ??

@@a.d.c7941 it really depends I love my blue alpha but when I'm wearing nicer clothes is when I'm wearing my Kore but they're both really good belts that you can't go wrong with eithet.either...

Absolutely 👍 I just got in their Duty Belt. That overview should be posting sometime soon.

Just got mine today the x7 belt was stamped made in China 😒 so far though I love it. It's a bit tricky to release it but I'm getting the hang of it. Totally worth the $65 bucks

Awesome! 😎🤙

They are my favorite for EDC as well 👌

Totally agree with you 👍

I just tried that and ya know, it might actually help it conceal just a smidge better… who would have thought 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for the idea, I’m gonna play around with that a little 👌

@@CalebDowning I naturally use my buckle on the right side, but if you find it too uncomfortable or unnatural it might not make enough difference for you to Change. Worth a try though.

It does feel a little “backwards” right now but so did wearing it to the side when I started doing that. It’s definitely worth a try 👌

Ya buddy 🤙

The holster is the M6 by WERKZ. If you google WERKZ then it’ll pop up 👍

Nice, great idea 👍

Mine always had a pivot, maybe yours just had a tighter tolerance so it’s stiffer 🤷‍♂️

@@CalebDowning thanks for the reply upon playing around with my buckle it seems to get looser a bit I think overtime it will become like yours

Nice 👌

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They truly are… that’s my opinion at least 👌

I run mine with the clip button on the bottom.

What gun are you carrying?

@@CalebDowning I have a FN 509 Compact Tactical with an extra mag. I wear my belt just below the hip bone (not sure if this is how I'm supposed to wear one) but when I sit or bend over when working, the belt slides up and it prints little more and becomes uncomfortable on my lower back overtime due to the front of the belt sagging downward.

Hmm, that is interesting. I haven’t had that problem but I’ll be interested to hear if others have had the same problem 🤔

@@chltmdwp Sorry never heard anyone complain that the belt sags forward? Even with a full size 1911, never heard that. I don't think you have it set up properly. Call us and we can assist you. Thanks.

So true...

I don’t see why it would have any problems handling that weight. I just did a class and the instructor carried a full sized Walther. Several folks had 1911/2011’s and had bore belts. None of them seemed to have any problems holding up the weight.

@@CalebDowning Thanks for your detailed and helpful response.

No problem 👊🏻

Dang that’s not good. Did you contact them about it?

That’s the model of belt.

I still wear my Kore belt. It’s proven to be the most comfortable/durable belt I’ve used 👌

Agreed 👍

Pretty much since I made the video. I’ve reviewed/tested some belts between this video and now but the vast majority of the time I wear this one.

Yo may want to just go with an elastic belt 🤷‍♂️

We recommend wearing the belt around your waist - NOT your neck! :)

@@Koreessentialsbrand thanks

That is the WERKZ M6 Holster.

Ya know… I’m not sure 🤔on paper they look pretty much the same 🤷‍♂️

Dang man 😬 That’s not good. I’ve found that any time I wear appendix holsters my shirts will inevitably get little holes in them. That’d be bad if the hardwear on the buckles gave out though. Yikes 😳

@@CalebDowning I think @kore uses pins still and @nexbelt uses screws. which kinda gives feels a little more secure. the nexbelt appendix is a button so maybe it will prevent holes.

This is a FAKE review. None of this is true. This person works for nexbelt.

Well that makes sense. Is this a little inside rivalry between y’all?

@@CalebDowning Yes, we were the first to release a heavy-duty ratchet belt to support a firearm. A few years later they copied us. Now we just introduced our new 1.75" range ratchet belts and ratchet battle belts. Thanks.

I love that guy 🫠

Those are the buckles from Werkz.

@@CalebDowning I took a look at these on their website. Don’t these allow the holster to move around a bit more, than the discreet metal clips?

@c.patricksadowski9959 They might on some body types, but I never noticed any movement.

@@CalebDowning I run a Tier One Concealed holster with Discreet Carry clips. Have you ever run these on that holster? They seem like they are easier to put on and off than the discreet carry. Just concerned about the moving around. Do they fit snuggly on a 1.5” belt, with NO play?

Werkz recently sent me their updated M6 holster and mag caddy. Their new clips are metal and very secure. There is play if you use the straps but no play if you use their new metal clips.

Niiice 😎👍

That’s a very solid point 👌 I’m wearing that belt now an at this point I don’t think I’d want it any stiffer. I actually like your analogy of a steel drum lid. Thanks for you input man 😎👊🏻

🤷‍♂️ It works for me. Whatever works for you, go for it 👍

That would be pretty nice. I went through a newer security check recently and they didn’t make me take mine off. Technically advances 🤖

Nice 👍 I haven’t tried the magnetic belts yet. The ratcheting buckle on these belts has been very secure for me though 👌

Out of respect for Kore Essentials.

Haha, ain’t that the truth 😂🤦‍♂️

Agreed 👌

This was my EDC setup. I’ve switched to a Tier1 Holster. It’s pretty much the same size as the one in the video and it’s very comfortable. The holster in the video was comfortable but it didn’t conceal as well as the Tier1. Believe it or not, these “big” holster do a great job of concealing and spreading the weight of the gun to make everything pretty dang comfortable.

Haha

Exactly 😃 Except I have no idea what that is so…

Totally agree 👍

Not sure what you think that. It’s been the best edc belt I’ve worn to date. If you don’t carry a cub the. You probably don’t need a stiff/sturdy belt and could get away with something smooth and stretchy perhaps 🤷‍♂️