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January 13, 2005, 09:03 PM | #1 |
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Gun Belt Recommendations?
I am looking for a good, moderate cost gun belt. I want one that is stiff enough to retain the holster well yet supple enough to feel comfortable. I am looking for a 1 ½” size. The two that I have found to date are the Rafter S Cowhide belt for $45 http://www.raftersgunleather.com/and the Hume Trouser belt for $40 http://www.pistol-gear.com/proddetail.php?prod=02XDL. What are your thoughts on these or any other belts in this approximate price range?
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January 13, 2005, 11:44 PM | #2 |
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I recently learned about Rafter's offerings and was impressed by their quality and price, to say nothing of the testimonials. I'm about to order one of their cowhide versions, so only time will tell.
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January 14, 2005, 04:22 AM | #3 |
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Just a thought!
I have had my last three gunbelts built by a local shoe repairman. He chooses good, stiff leather and makes them for about $20.00 each. FWIW
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January 14, 2005, 06:08 AM | #4 |
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You won't go wrong with the Rafter. Wear mine everyday. Supports my 9mm and .45 with no sag.
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January 15, 2005, 08:48 AM | #5 |
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rewarding superior service
My current 'daily wearer' is a Don Hume second purchased at very fair cost from the great-service guys at Gunners Alley.
Recommend. (also have great belts from a few 'others', but at higher cost) http://gunnersalley.zoovy.com
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January 17, 2005, 12:40 AM | #6 |
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I have a brown sharkskin from Rafter S. I also have two black ones on order, a sharkskin and a cowhide. I gave my son and son in law each a black sharkskin for Christmas.
So it should be obvious that I think they are top notch. I also have gun belts from others, but the Rafter S are the best. Jerry
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January 17, 2005, 01:14 AM | #7 |
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FWIW, I once stumbled across contract leather belts there were made for the U.S. Postal Service at a military surplus store. (The were seconds because the stamping on the inside of the belt was way crooked.) Ten bucks for a decent looking and strong belt.
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February 3, 2005, 05:19 PM | #8 |
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Believe it or not check out Wal-Mart
They have a work belt in black leather with a silver buckle and brown leather with a brass that is stiff enough to support a holster. $8.96. I wear one every day.
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February 3, 2005, 08:51 PM | #9 |
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Re: Wal Mart -- YMMV, but I have not found a belt there that compares to a purpose-made gunbelt. It may certainly seem like it would, but I would wager once you try one designed to carry the weight of a pistol, you won't go back.
The only recommendation I can make right now is The Wilderness Instructor's Belt from www.thewilderness.com. I have a 1.5" 5-stitch and a 1.5" CSM and both of them are awesome. Eventually I'd like to get a leather belt, but these two will probably stay on as part of my main carry rigs. - Jon - |
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