I got a decent "Sam Brown" duty belt (2¼") at the local uniform shop for under $30. Duty belts are made to hold equipment, so they're made extra stiff. They won't deform and dip down below the waist like many belts will.



I was hoping to find a "Ranger" duty belt (also 2¼") like this, and was willing to pay the $50+ for it, but they didn't have any, and I needed it that night.