Advice on a new gun belt.

Micahweeks · July 2, 2012, 08:19 PM

I'm looking to put together a new CC set up. I'll just be carrying my gun, two extra mags, and my flashlight. I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to concealment gear as the bulk of my experience has been with duty gear. Can anyone suggest a super tough belt that I can wear around town and still look relatively normal?

armoredman · July 2, 2012, 10:05 PM

Rock Steady from High Noon, best gun belt I've ever used, and you can get them fancy, too.

http://highnoonholsters.com/Product_...ers/belts.html

Doc Intrepid · July 2, 2012, 10:11 PM

Haven't tried those, but I own 5 or 6 of the Aker belts in different colors and sizes, and they have worked extremely well for CCW for me.

http://www.akerleather.com/off-duty-...+Carry+Gunbelt

Brian Pfleuger · July 2, 2012, 10:29 PM

I wear a belt from Crossbreed. I've had it for 3 years now. Other than being more flexible where it bends in the area where the buckle rests, it's a good as new.

MLeake · July 2, 2012, 10:47 PM

Sam Andrews makes beautiful belts - my wife likes some of his gunbelts better than the normal or dress belts you'd find at men's stores - but they aren't cheap. OTOH, you definitely get what you pay for with Sam; his stuff can be pricey, but should outlast most owners.

http://andrewsleather.com

Note that Sam had a belt, holster, and magazine pouch in SWAT Magazine's (I think the March issue) sweepstakes - in hippopotamus leather.

If you go to Sam's website, there's a page for normal gear, and another page for exotic leathers.

**Spats McGee** · July 3, 2012, 02:33 PM

I use an Aker B21, and have for a couple of years. It's stiff enough to carry a full-sized pistol and an extra mag or two, but it doesn't scream "GUN BELT" to everyone that sees me wearing it. Doc Intrepid has already provided the link.

huh · July 3, 2012, 03:20 PM

http://thebeltman.net/quick.htm I can not say enough good things for this belt. I had a galco prior and this is like going from a work truck to a Cadillac

10Ringmagic · July 3, 2012, 03:34 PM

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Kreyzhorse · July 3, 2012, 08:23 PM

+3 for the Beltman. I've not seen a gun belt that holds up better or lasts longer than those from the Beltman. For extra durability, I would suggest opting for the horsehide version.

grandpajoe · July 3, 2012, 08:39 PM

I've got an Aker B21 belt and I really like it. It is very sturdy and handsome, decently priced too. I've got a High Noon Mr. Softy holster for an Officers Model and GM and while I like them, I found this guy got one for my OACP and love it. http://www.winthropholsters.com/ I would not hesitate to recommend either company though.

USNavy_233 · July 4, 2012, 11:56 AM

+4 for the Belt Man. Bought my gun belt years ago and it's still holding strong. Great product quality, great value for your money.

ripnbst · July 4, 2012, 12:37 PM

This guy makes an awesome belt and offers a lifetime warranty.

http://www.rgleather.freehomepage.com/catalog_2.html

scottycoyote · July 5, 2012, 01:56 AM

ive got an uncle mikes instructors belt...to me it doesnt scream gunbelt and its super tough.

Beentown71 · July 5, 2012, 08:34 AM

Crossbreed for leather and Wilderness Tactical for everyday. This one has been used and abused but still looks almost new.

Sent from my DROID2 GLOBAL using Tapatalk 2

Micahweeks · August 18, 2012, 05:07 AM

I just wanted to update you guys on my purchase. I ordered a belt from Mr. Garcia at the website mentioned above. It arrived yesterday. It is of exceptional quality, very sturdy, and comfortable. Worth every penny and more. My thanks to Mr. Garcia. Look him up in the future. Or now.

Nathan · August 18, 2012, 07:30 AM

Just throwing this out there for the next guy, the. . .

I have 3 gun belts.

Rafter S Gunleather - My first one is now dead. It could still carrry a gun fine, but it looks pretty bad. I bought it in 2002 and wore it almost everyday for 9 years. I even sent it back to be refinished once. I think the got divorced and so I'm not sure about today's product. The only negative was it did not fit Milt Sparks loops perfectly. A little too tight.

Then I bought an A&G Custom Gunleather - This is probably the nicest looking belt I own. I wear it occasionally. Basically, this is my 1911 winter belt. I changed the buckle out to a nice rodeo belt buckle to go with my boots!

Last is my serious work/summer belt A Bullhide - Super belt. Maybe a tad thick, but very nice. It is almost too stiff, I have worn it for like 3 months regularly, but it is not broke in much yet.

ClydeFrog · August 19, 2012, 08:28 AM

Depending on the use(s), there are a few high quality brands out there;
5.11 Tactical, Blackhawk, Mitch Rosen, Milt Sparks, Unkle Mikes, Galco, High Noon Holsters, Thebeltman.net, Bianchi-intl.

I've used a few 5.11 nylon & Unkle Mikes belts with few problems.
Mitch Rosen markets a concealment rig that narrows to 1.25" in front.

Ken Null is highly rated for custom gun belts too.
NOTE; many custom shops or lines may take months to deliver. 5.11 & Blackhawk have polymer type inserts but may be ready to ship in your size-style.

Clyde

July 2, 2012, 08:19 PM	#1
Micahweeks Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2009 Location: North Mississippi Posts: 854	Advice on a new gun belt. I'm looking to put together a new CC set up. I'll just be carrying my gun, two extra mags, and my flashlight. I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to concealment gear as the bulk of my experience has been with duty gear. Can anyone suggest a super tough belt that I can wear around town and still look relatively normal?

July 2, 2012, 10:11 PM	#3
Doc Intrepid Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,037	Haven't tried those, but I own 5 or 6 of the Aker belts in different colors and sizes, and they have worked extremely well for CCW for me. http://www.akerleather.com/off-duty-...+Carry+Gunbelt __________________ *Treat everyone you meet with dignity and respect....but have a plan to kill them just in case.*

July 3, 2012, 02:33 PM	#6
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	I use an Aker B21, and have for a couple of years. It's stiff enough to carry a full-sized pistol and an extra mag or two, but it doesn't scream "GUN BELT" to everyone that sees me wearing it. Doc Intrepid has already provided the link. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

July 3, 2012, 08:23 PM	#9
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	+3 for the Beltman. I've not seen a gun belt that holds up better or lasts longer than those from the Beltman. For extra durability, I would suggest opting for the horsehide version. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

July 4, 2012, 11:56 AM	#11
USNavy_233 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2004 Location: Keystone Heights, Florida Posts: 115	+4 for the Belt Man. Bought my gun belt years ago and it's still holding strong. Great product quality, great value for your money. __________________ He is greatest, who is trained in the severest school. -General Thucydides, 424 BC

July 2, 2012, 10:05 PM	#2
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,297	Rock Steady from High Noon, best gun belt I've ever used, and you can get them fancy, too. http://highnoonholsters.com/Product_...ers/belts.html

July 2, 2012, 10:29 PM	#4
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	I wear a belt from Crossbreed. I've had it for 3 years now. Other than being more flexible where it bends in the area where the buckle rests, it's a good as new.

July 2, 2012, 10:47 PM	#5
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Sam Andrews makes beautiful belts - my wife likes some of his gunbelts better than the normal or dress belts you'd find at men's stores - but they aren't cheap. OTOH, you definitely get what you pay for with Sam; his stuff can be pricey, but should outlast most owners. http://andrewsleather.com Note that Sam had a belt, holster, and magazine pouch in SWAT Magazine's (I think the March issue) sweepstakes - in hippopotamus leather. If you go to Sam's website, there's a page for normal gear, and another page for exotic leathers.

July 3, 2012, 03:20 PM	#7
huh Member Join Date: December 18, 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 65	beltman.net http://thebeltman.net/quick.htm I can not say enough good things for this belt. I had a galco prior and this is like going from a work truck to a Cadillac Last edited by huh; July 3, 2012 at 03:45 PM.

July 3, 2012, 08:39 PM	#10
grandpajoe Member Join Date: June 10, 2011 Posts: 53	I've got an Aker B21 belt and I really like it. It is very sturdy and handsome, decently priced too. I've got a High Noon Mr. Softy holster for an Officers Model and GM and while I like them, I found this guy got one for my OACP and love it. http://www.winthropholsters.com/ I would not hesitate to recommend either company though.

July 4, 2012, 12:37 PM	#12
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	nice belts! This guy makes an awesome belt and offers a lifetime warranty. http://www.rgleather.freehomepage.com/catalog_2.html

July 5, 2012, 01:56 AM	#13
scottycoyote Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2005 Location: southwestern va Posts: 830	ive got an uncle mikes instructors belt...to me it doesnt scream gunbelt and its super tough. __________________ "i got the most powerful gun in the world........an .88 magnum. It shoots thru schools......"

July 5, 2012, 08:34 AM	#14
Beentown71 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	Crossbreed for leather and Wilderness Tactical for everyday. This one has been used and abused but still looks almost new. Sent from my DROID2 GLOBAL using Tapatalk 2

August 18, 2012, 05:07 AM	#15
Micahweeks Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2009 Location: North Mississippi Posts: 854	I just wanted to update you guys on my purchase. I ordered a belt from Mr. Garcia at the website mentioned above. It arrived yesterday. It is of exceptional quality, very sturdy, and comfortable. Worth every penny and more. My thanks to Mr. Garcia. Look him up in the future. Or now.

August 18, 2012, 07:30 AM	#16
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,327	Just throwing this out there for the next guy, the. . . I have 3 gun belts. Rafter S Gunleather - My first one is now dead. It could still carrry a gun fine, but it looks pretty bad. I bought it in 2002 and wore it almost everyday for 9 years. I even sent it back to be refinished once. I think the got divorced and so I'm not sure about today's product. The only negative was it did not fit Milt Sparks loops perfectly. A little too tight. Then I bought an A&G Custom Gunleather - This is probably the nicest looking belt I own. I wear it occasionally. Basically, this is my 1911 winter belt. I changed the buckle out to a nice rodeo belt buckle to go with my boots! Last is my serious work/summer belt A Bullhide - Super belt. Maybe a tad thick, but very nice. It is almost too stiff, I have worn it for like 3 months regularly, but it is not broke in much yet.

August 19, 2012, 08:28 AM	#17
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	carry belts, gun belt rigs.... Depending on the use(s), there are a few high quality brands out there; 5.11 Tactical, Blackhawk, Mitch Rosen, Milt Sparks, Unkle Mikes, Galco, High Noon Holsters, Thebeltman.net, Bianchi-intl. I've used a few 5.11 nylon & Unkle Mikes belts with few problems. Mitch Rosen markets a concealment rig that narrows to 1.25" in front. Ken Null is highly rated for custom gun belts too. NOTE; many custom shops or lines may take months to deliver. 5.11 & Blackhawk have polymer type inserts but may be ready to ship in your size-style. Clyde