I originally ordered the 1.75" 3-ply belt and it seemed great. Very sturdy. This belt was too thick for the magazine carriers I wanted to use. Customer service was able to make a new one for me with 2-ply in the 1.75" width. It works great. I mainly use it as a range belt, but it has fit through all the belt loops I have tried it in so it would be great as an everyday belt, also. I wear a 32" waist in most pants and did go one size up on the 2-ply belt and it's a perfect fit.