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Speedy Delivery as always.
(2024-05-29)


I purchased two of these belts for a friend and myself. The belts seem to be well made. So far no problems.
Great belt
(2024-02-26)


For the record, I don't actually own a real TAP 50 belt, as these have become near-unobtainium, but I do have two TAP 53s.
The canvas and buckle look and feel very close to the real thing, only new.
To differentiate from a real one (basing myself on pictures I've seen of real TAP 50s and my own TAP 53s), on the genuine thing the grommets weren't painted black like the buckle and wire hooks. Also the grommets' underside shows it's a different model they used, but this is invisible when worn so not a problem.
As for the buckle, the system as copied from the British P-37 belt buckle was not well-received by the troops who complained that it unhooked itself often. This led to the TAP 50/53 revised model with the typical 'RAPCO' buckle that proved superior. This repro seems to have the same issue as the originals, so props for authenticity I suppose! I had to have the buckle hook banged on with a hammer to allow for a better grip. I wouldn't be surprised if I learn one day that French troops did the same.
Although I also had to use pliers to bend the wire hooks so they'd properly hang on to the grommets, maybe I got one that wasn't that well finished?
Anyway, it's still a great belt for an Indochina war/early-Algerian war French kit. I hope to see WPG offer a good repro of the 53 as well, as the originals will run out someday!
The canvas and buckle look and feel very close to the real thing, only new.
To differentiate from a real one (basing myself on pictures I've seen of real TAP 50s and my own TAP 53s), on the genuine thing the grommets weren't painted black like the buckle and wire hooks. Also the grommets' underside shows it's a different model they used, but this is invisible when worn so not a problem.
As for the buckle, the system as copied from the British P-37 belt buckle was not well-received by the troops who complained that it unhooked itself often. This led to the TAP 50/53 revised model with the typical 'RAPCO' buckle that proved superior. This repro seems to have the same issue as the originals, so props for authenticity I suppose! I had to have the buckle hook banged on with a hammer to allow for a better grip. I wouldn't be surprised if I learn one day that French troops did the same.
Although I also had to use pliers to bend the wire hooks so they'd properly hang on to the grommets, maybe I got one that wasn't that well finished?
Anyway, it's still a great belt for an Indochina war/early-Algerian war French kit. I hope to see WPG offer a good repro of the 53 as well, as the originals will run out someday!
Stellar Product!
(2023-12-04)


This is the second repro Tap 50 web belt I've purchased from WPG. Fits like a glove, fits all original and repro french Tap attachments.
Ordered it on the 30th of Nov, arrived on the 3rd of Dec. Can't event get that amount of accuracy with the USPS. Thank God for Jerry Lee.
Ordered it on the 30th of Nov, arrived on the 3rd of Dec. Can't event get that amount of accuracy with the USPS. Thank God for Jerry Lee.
Excellent and Fast
(2022-10-16)


I had ordered a size large previously, as originals are so hard to come by. The unique size hooks, compared to US belts, made placement of shoulder straps ends and equipment hooks a little off for me. The belt fits well, but I decided to get an XL, so as to have more equipment hook placement choices. Only a quirk of the French design, not WPG quality!
French TAP 50 belt
(2022-06-19)


Nice web belt. Comfortable and a great replica.
Quick Delivery
(2022-06-13)


As shown when ordered. Make sure to wipe the metal fittings before wearing as mine gave off a lot of blacking when first opened.
Fast Delivery
(2022-04-27)


Very well made reproduction of this infamous belt. Ordered both sizes, one for field use, and the smaller for walking out. Nice job WPG!
Better than expected.
(2022-04-24)


I had another repro TAP 50 belt made by another source. Not bad, really, but the WPG version is hands down the best. Waiting for the musette@
fast Delivery
(2022-02-27)


Nice tap 50 belt and it fits
great team many thanks
great team many thanks
Excellent fast transaction.
(2022-02-21)


A very nice replica of the TAP 50 belt. I'm looking forward to your TAP musette bags in the future.
Fast delivery as usual.
(2022-02-21)


An excellent reproduction.
Great service as usual from WPG
Great service as usual from WPG
Near perfect
(2022-02-18)


Very close to my original one, quality webbing. Iron work is very close, only real difference is spacing between buckle and first row of grommets and stud. In a way a good thing as they should be easely identifiable as copies. Very good product. Thanks Lee and team.
Near perfect
(2022-02-18)


Very close to my original one, quality webbing. Iron work is very close, only real difference is spacing between buckle and first row of grommets and stud. In a way a good thing as they should be easely identifiable as copies. Very good product. Thanks Lee and team
Some adjustements of the buckle and hook are necessary but on the original too...
Augustiniak Peron - FR