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February 14, 2011, 05:32 PM | #1 |
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Gun Belt...OK I Was Wrong.
It even seems strange to me that through the years I have always been willing to pay top dollar for a good holster, but I have always gone on the cheap for a leather CCW belt. I guess I could not convince myself that a made for gun belt was really that much better than a normal belt. Finally, about two months ago I spent the bucks at a gun show for a good 1.5" X .25" lined gun belt. What a surprise, I have been wrong all these years. It instantly made a difference in keeping my gun/holster from sagging, and the comfort was way better.
So, if you are waiting like I did...don't. It's worth the money for a real gun belt. |
February 14, 2011, 07:15 PM | #2 |
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Glad you saw the light MadMag. A good belt really makes a hell of a difference. I could never figure out why people would drop all kinds of cash on a great holster only to carry it a weak belt. I've always said that a belt is actually just as, if not more important, than a good holster.
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February 14, 2011, 08:33 PM | #3 |
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+1 on a good belt. I will buy nothing else and I wear them consistently even if I am not holstered up. I find they hold my pants up better too.
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February 14, 2011, 09:16 PM | #4 |
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How much have you seen some decent ones go for?
I need a new brown belt ASAP, I have a black one that will suffice for a bit, but I need the black one for my new holster (I am just starting to daily carry). Where is a good place that you have seen that has some good offerings for not too much cash.
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February 14, 2011, 10:35 PM | #6 |
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I'll go out of the way and say these ones
http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=125363 I have four or five of them, great belts, good buy.
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February 15, 2011, 08:32 AM | #7 |
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+1. A belt can make all the difference in carrying comfortably. And, I'll go so far as to agree with X_shooter, they just seem more comfortable to wear even without a gun.
I have a belt from K&D Holsters, picked up a couple years back when I got a holster from them. Its been fantastic and I love it. The Beltman is also highly recommended on this (and other) forums. I've not used their products personally, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy. Wilderness has a great reputation for non-leather belts. I plan on ordering one before too long to use while hiking and the like. No sense risking good leather out there, right?
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February 16, 2011, 05:37 PM | #8 |
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Excellent belts for a reasonable price with reasonable delivery dates can be had from The Beltman and A&G Custom.
Don't waste your time on no-name gunshow belts and belts from outdoor sporting goods companies - they are junk, no matter what the Walmart shoppers say. Top of the line belts are available from: Nossar, Bulman, Sparks, 5 Shot, and Del Fatti. All are worth the wait and price. An excellent gun belt and a low price is an oxymoron. HTH, John
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February 16, 2011, 06:09 PM | #9 |
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I stress over and over and over how important a good gunbelt is and how folks may think they have a good gunbelt but they don't understand until they actually wear a quality one for a while.
I'm a longtime fan and user of the double layer bullhide belts from "The Beltman". NOT CHEAP but worth every penny when you can carry a 2+ pound Witness 10mm for a full day in reasonable comfort.
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February 17, 2011, 10:51 AM | #11 |
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+1 for the Great Mahoo,,,
His recommendation of the Beltman is a great one,,,
I am a custom leather worker and I can't make one better. I've seen several of his belts and I can say he buys only top quality materials to make them from. Belt makers will often skimp on the lining leather,,, Not so with this gentleman. Worth every penny. Aarond
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