Gun Belt Suggestions...

Republicrat · July 27, 2007, 06:10 PM

Anyone have suggestions for a good gun belt that can be worn with everyday clothing?

I'm a fairly skinny guy and the ones I've seen in the local stores are just too flimsy and just seem to flex too much when holstering and unholstering I guess since my hip are is devoid of much fat.

What do you all use?

FirstFreedom · July 28, 2007, 11:20 PM

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Anyone have suggestions for a good gun belt that can be worn with everyday clothing?

Yep.

http://www.looperleather.com/

Specifically, the "Kydex" reinforced leather belt, for concealed carry:

http://www.looperleather.com/KydexBelt.html

rugerfreak · July 29, 2007, 01:36 AM

Galco leather---at Midway for around $70 shipped.

I have 5 in various widths and colors----good stuff.

Bob G. · July 29, 2007, 03:08 AM

I got mine from Dillon's a few years ago and am very satisfied with it.
Bob

rezmedic54 · July 29, 2007, 06:12 AM

Go to Tucker Gun Leather Rob makes some great stuff. I got mine about 3 years ago and it's still looking good.

BikerRN · July 29, 2007, 12:10 PM

Google "The Beltman".

He makes a great gun belt at a reasonable price. When you are carrying a gun concealed it makes it easier if you use a proper belt. The advantage to a gunbelt is, it helps to prevent sagging. This is omportant when trying to "snug" the gun butt up close to you.

If you order a holster from a custom maker I suggest you order a belt from them too. Each maker is different, and cuts their slots a little different. Case in point, my Bruce Gibson Belt fits my Matt Del Fatti Holster just fine. My Ted Blocker Belt is too small and the Holster slides up and down the belt with too much ease. Both belts and holster are 1.50" in width.

Good luck finding a belt you like that will work for you.

Biker

John28226 · August 8, 2007, 12:11 PM

Most custom belts are made with 1 inch hole spacing. Many, however, offer at no additional charge the option of 3/4 inch or 5/8 inch spacing. I found that out after I ordered my first two but now I always opt for the closer hole spacing as this allows greater adjustment for different clothing and for "winter weight".

John
Charlotte, NC

22-rimfire · August 8, 2007, 06:29 PM

Since no one else has mentioned them, take a look at Rafter S belts. Custom and a good value for the dollar. I like mine a lot.

July 27, 2007, 06:10 PM	#1
Republicrat Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2006 Posts: 145	Gun Belt Suggestions... Anyone have suggestions for a good gun belt that can be worn with everyday clothing? I'm a fairly skinny guy and the ones I've seen in the local stores are just too flimsy and just seem to flex too much when holstering and unholstering I guess since my hip are is devoid of much fat. What do you all use?

July 29, 2007, 06:12 AM	#5
rezmedic54 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 288	Belts Go to Tucker Gun Leather Rob makes some great stuff. I got mine about 3 years ago and it's still looking good. __________________ Kurt Pietrzak Maricopa Shooting Service S.W.A.T. South West Airsoft Tactical CCW Instrutor NRA Certified Instructor Gunsmith Maricopa ,Az. http:www.maricopashooting.com

August 8, 2007, 12:11 PM	#7
John28226 Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 292	Hole Spacing Most custom belts are made with 1 inch hole spacing. Many, however, offer at no additional charge the option of 3/4 inch or 5/8 inch spacing. I found that out after I ordered my first two but now I always opt for the closer hole spacing as this allows greater adjustment for different clothing and for "winter weight". John Charlotte, NC

July 29, 2007, 01:36 AM	#3
rugerfreak Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2001 Posts: 819	Galco leather---at Midway for around $70 shipped. I have 5 in various widths and colors----good stuff.

July 29, 2007, 03:08 AM	#4
Bob G. Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2002 Posts: 143	I got mine from Dillon's a few years ago and am very satisfied with it. Bob

July 29, 2007, 12:10 PM	#6
BikerRN Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2007 Location: "State of Discombobulation" Posts: 1,333	Google "The Beltman". He makes a great gun belt at a reasonable price. When you are carrying a gun concealed it makes it easier if you use a proper belt. The advantage to a gunbelt is, it helps to prevent sagging. This is omportant when trying to "snug" the gun butt up close to you. If you order a holster from a custom maker I suggest you order a belt from them too. Each maker is different, and cuts their slots a little different. Case in point, my Bruce Gibson Belt fits my Matt Del Fatti Holster just fine. My Ted Blocker Belt is too small and the Holster slides up and down the belt with too much ease. Both belts and holster are 1.50" in width. Good luck finding a belt you like that will work for you. Biker

August 8, 2007, 06:29 PM	#8
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	Since no one else has mentioned them, take a look at Rafter S belts. Custom and a good value for the dollar. I like mine a lot.