I bought this belt because my old leather belt finally broke and I decided to try something new. This belt is not only functional but also stylish, I've gotten a lot of compliments although I think it's more of a buckle than a belt. The buckle closes tightly, but comes off very easily. This belt detaches in a flash and closes again. About as fast as a seat belt. The belt also holds the pants very well. I'm on my feet all day and even my regular leather strap tends to loosen up a bit at the end of the day, this strap holds tight. The reason I'm only giving this belt four stars is because I've worn it on a couple of trips across the country and after 24 hours in the car it loosened up a bit. I don't really care, I just pull it up a little at truck stops. I think this strap is great for concealed carry, it's 1.5 inches thick and very durable. He's perfectly holding a reasonably sized pistol at his waist. very long periods