Gun Belts

bear71 · January 13, 2007, 08:05 PM

What are you guys using for belts, I measure the loops on typical jeans and found they'll take a 2" belt tightly fitted in the loops. I like the type that is 1 3/4" or 2" but tapers to 1" in the buckle section.

Will be carrying a 1911 in a paddle and want great support from the belt but the low profile of the tapered buckle area, any suggestions for under $75. Don't need anything fancy like basket weaves or shark skin, just something stout and tough.

22-rimfire · January 13, 2007, 08:25 PM

You have to look no farther then this. Rafter's S makes great belts. They are strong and do not sag with your gun on them. Check them out. You can spend as much as you want to. Be careful of the measurement (length).

http://www.raftersgunleather.com/

I believe you are talking about the Ranger belts. Cabela's sells them. But, you can't go wrong with Rafter's.

bear71 · January 13, 2007, 08:41 PM

Nice link, rim!

Maybe I DO need sharkskin!

Very attractive belts there.

22-rimfire · January 13, 2007, 08:47 PM

I recommend them often as I wear them. Belts are kind of thick to hang a cell phone on.

I have never heard anyone on the forums dissatisfied with one of their belts and the prices are very very competitive for custom belts.

January 13, 2007, 08:05 PM	#1
bear71 Member Join Date: December 13, 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 15	Gun Belts What are you guys using for belts, I measure the loops on typical jeans and found they'll take a 2" belt tightly fitted in the loops. I like the type that is 1 3/4" or 2" but tapers to 1" in the buckle section. Will be carrying a 1911 in a paddle and want great support from the belt but the low profile of the tapered buckle area, any suggestions for under $75. Don't need anything fancy like basket weaves or shark skin, just something stout and tough.

January 13, 2007, 08:25 PM	#2
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	You have to look no farther then this. Rafter's S makes great belts. They are strong and do not sag with your gun on them. Check them out. You can spend as much as you want to. Be careful of the measurement (length). http://www.raftersgunleather.com/ I believe you are talking about the Ranger belts. Cabela's sells them. But, you can't go wrong with Rafter's.

January 13, 2007, 08:41 PM	#3
bear71 Member Join Date: December 13, 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 15	Nice link, rim! Maybe I DO need sharkskin! Very attractive belts there.

January 13, 2007, 08:47 PM	#4
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	I recommend them often as I wear them. Belts are kind of thick to hang a cell phone on. I have never heard anyone on the forums dissatisfied with one of their belts and the prices are very very competitive for custom belts.