Query: Source for Garand clip carrier/belt/bandoleer

KODB · September 23, 2001, 11:40 AM

Does anyone know a good source for GI Garand belts/bandoleers to hold 8rd clips?

Thanks,

Bob

Jeff White · September 23, 2001, 12:51 PM

Bob,
Sportsmans Guide is showing a reproduction GI belt for $34.97 in their latest surplus catalog. Seems kind of high, but I haven't seen many actual belts floating around lately.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com

HTH

Jeff

Burrahobbit · September 24, 2001, 08:21 PM

http://www.fulton-armory.com/

under garand stuff, about 3/4 down they have a repro for a rediculously high price

craigz · September 25, 2001, 04:18 AM

I picked up a bunch of Chinese surplus bandoliers made for SKS stripper clips at jgsales.com for $10 each. Each of the ten pockets holds one Garand clip, with room to spare. I stuff a little newspaper in them so that the clips are easier to pull out. There are also a few places on the net (such as http://www.surplusfirearms.com/bandolie.htm) where you can get the original bandoliers used to distribute clipped M2 ammo to the military. These are flimsy cloth wth cardboard liners, however, and not really meant for repeated use.

3 gun · September 25, 2001, 12:23 PM

Does it have to be a Garand belt? I had the same search going on and found that most or all were to costly or poorly made. What I did find that works well for me are the new "Case First Aid-Compass LG-1" nylon pouches at $2 a piece. Each will hold 2 en-blocs and can be used on a regular pistol belt or with the Alice clip removed and threaded on to the belt suspenders, if you use them. This set up lets me carry 96 rds, 3 pouches on each suspender strap, with room for more if needed. Hope this helps.

DFBonnett · September 25, 2001, 03:01 PM

Check the guide for WX0-18763-189-000. Ten pocket belt for $14.97. Somewhat similar to the real ones. Holds 10 clips. Works fine. Made in India.

KODB · September 25, 2001, 03:16 PM

thanks everyone.

Keep the info coming.

3gun: where are you buying these pouches from?

Regards,

Bob

September 23, 2001, 11:40 AM	#1
KODB Member Join Date: June 2, 2000 Posts: 81	Query: Source for Garand clip carrier/belt/bandoleer Does anyone know a good source for GI Garand belts/bandoleers to hold 8rd clips? Thanks, Bob

September 24, 2001, 08:21 PM	#3
Burrahobbit Member Join Date: September 3, 2001 Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 23	very very expensive but http://www.fulton-armory.com/ under garand stuff, about 3/4 down they have a repro for a rediculously high price

September 25, 2001, 12:23 PM	#5
3 gun Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 1999 Location: N41 24.283 W81 43.370 N.E.Ohio Posts: 561	Does it have to be a Garand belt? I had the same search going on and found that most or all were to costly or poorly made. What I did find that works well for me are the new "Case First Aid-Compass LG-1" nylon pouches at $2 a piece. Each will hold 2 en-blocs and can be used on a regular pistol belt or with the Alice clip removed and threaded on to the belt suspenders, if you use them. This set up lets me carry 96 rds, 3 pouches on each suspender strap, with room for more if needed. Hope this helps. __________________ Change you can believe in... Pre-65 US silver coins NRA RSO & Certified Instructor in rifle, pistol, shotgun. An unloaded pistol is a paperweight. Opportunity knocks..Trouble kicks down the door.

September 23, 2001, 12:51 PM	#2
Jeff White Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1998 Location: Kinmundy, IL, USA Posts: 1,397	Bob, Sportsmans Guide is showing a reproduction GI belt for $34.97 in their latest surplus catalog. Seems kind of high, but I haven't seen many actual belts floating around lately. http://www.sportsmansguide.com HTH Jeff

September 25, 2001, 04:18 AM	#4
craigz Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 1999 Posts: 395	I picked up a bunch of Chinese surplus bandoliers made for SKS stripper clips at jgsales.com for $10 each. Each of the ten pockets holds one Garand clip, with room to spare. I stuff a little newspaper in them so that the clips are easier to pull out. There are also a few places on the net (such as http://www.surplusfirearms.com/bandolie.htm) where you can get the original bandoliers used to distribute clipped M2 ammo to the military. These are flimsy cloth wth cardboard liners, however, and not really meant for repeated use.

September 25, 2001, 03:01 PM	#6
DFBonnett Junior member Join Date: November 1, 1998 Posts: 109	Check the guide for WX0-18763-189-000. Ten pocket belt for $14.97. Somewhat similar to the real ones. Holds 10 clips. Works fine. Made in India.

September 25, 2001, 03:16 PM	#7
KODB Member Join Date: June 2, 2000 Posts: 81	thanks everyone. Keep the info coming. 3gun: where are you buying these pouches from? Regards, Bob