Rain_1998 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I recently purchased a 58 pattern belt and im having trouble with it, im unsure of how it is properly worn and adjusted and I find the buckle to be very loose and easy to undo. Is this normal to be having trouble with the belt as its very tough or am I doing something wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommikka Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 There could be a variety of reasons, the buckle should be easy to release, but secure from accidental release when worn. It should only release when intentionally twisted To adjust there should be a slide on each side, slide away from the buckle to allow adjustment, fold the excess belt on both ends back on themselves, there will be a hook on each end which fits into one of the rings along the belt. Return each of the slides to the buckle to secure Original brass buckles should last forever, later aluminium buckles may wear away Put on the belt, pull the buckles together and forwards (almost flat to each other in front of you) slot the male behind and through the female, pull them apart and back flat, the male shooud lock flat so that it has passed though the hole and 'hooked' the other side of the female loop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Moderator Jedi_Master Posted July 13, 2017 Head Moderator Share Posted July 13, 2017 The belt is worn with the two metal loops on the rear of the belt at the bottom. The loops are used to clip on a "bum roll", if using one, which used to carry your NBC suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain_1998 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 thankyou so much, it secures properly now i was being very silly in the way i was securing my buckle, will post a picture of my "oops" in a minute or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain_1998 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 My incorrect way of attempting to fasten a 58 pattern belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain_1998 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 No wonder I was having problems. I have earned my title of Airsoft Newbie haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyraven Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 4 hours ago, Rain_1998 said: No wonder I was having problems. I have earned my title of Airsoft Newbie haha. Its a very common mistake made with this type of buckle and 58 webbing. Same with the Bum Roll loops being the wrong way around as more modern belts/webbing has "loops" on top of the belt for the yoke to attach to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommikka Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Rain_1998 said: My incorrect way of attempting to fasten a 58 pattern belt Everyone who has used 58 webbing has done that or is a liar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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