More than snug - Uncle Mike's Ultra Duty Belt

So it's a real quality product, no complaints there. I actually bought another in a larger size which I'll explain. I'm a 39" waist, I bought the large which said size range 38"-42". I figure I'm golden. When I got it, I tried it on, too small. I opened the belt as far as it would go. It was three in he's away from clasping. So I put it on the shelf & ordered a size larger.