Recommended 1-1/2" gunbelt for CCW?

LH2 · March 30, 2006, 11:07 PM

Need recommendations on a good 1-1/2" gunbelt. Will be supporting a J-frame or maybe Glock 19 IWB at the heaviest.

Sofar have looked at some good looking belts from gunners alley, Galco, and Aker leather. Mitch Rosen & Kramer are more than I want to spend at $125+.

Any other good belt suggestions?

choochboost · March 31, 2006, 05:14 AM

Have you considered a Liger belt? http://www.ligerproducts.com/product...erbelt_150.htm

I just got mine almost a week ago and have worn it every day. I don't carry every day, but there is no doubt this belt is built for carry. It is incredibly sturdy. I have been strapping on my USPf in a G-Code kydex holster and I am impressed. There is no sag and it does not pull away at all. There is no way you will have to re-adjust your holster throughout the day with this belt. Once the holster is in place...its in place! I waffled a bit on the decision to purchase this belt mostly because I'm not crazy about how the buckle looks.

This guy has done pretty thorough reviews on this belt and loves them:
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...ighlight=liger
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...ighlight=liger

Nortonics · March 31, 2006, 06:39 AM

Ya sure don't need a dedicated and expensive gun belt for a J-frame - they're so small and light. I'd bet just about any 1.5" leather belt would be more than adequate.

I have a beautiful, heavy duty Rafter-S 'Black Elephant' gun belt, but I never use it for the J-frame - I'd bet the belt weighs almost as much as the gun. Instead I use my normal every-day belt - a decent 1.5" leather belt from the Harley dealer just down the road - excellent quality for about $35.

ClarkEMyers · April 1, 2006, 10:41 AM

Gong to wear it with a suit or jeans or? I'd say GunnersAlley/Beltman generally. Wilderness Instructor and variations for casual cheap and Alessi/Milt Sparks with a stepdown to 1-1/4 for wear with a good wool suit and so it goes.

LH2 · April 1, 2006, 12:27 PM

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Gong to wear it with a suit or jeans or?

Jeans and shorts in warm weather, which we have LOTS of here. I don't have occasion to wear suits so I don't need a dress belt.

Sometimes the J-frame rides in a Kramer pocket holster, but I like the accessibility of it being on the belt. Beltman & Gunners Alley look very similar, and both seem to be a great value in a leather belt. Gunners Alley is backordered to about 3 weeks right now, but Beltman may have it in stock.

Choochboost - The Liger looks different, but I think it's fine with casual attire, and the price is right. It looks well made. I'll read the link to the review you posted, thanks.

The nylon Wilderness Instructor belt would probably do the job very well, and it's very adjustable. Just don't know if I could get used to the nylon belt look.

I appreciate all the suggestions guys.

Chip Dixon · April 1, 2006, 01:03 PM

I have 2 of Jim Speidel's Belts: http://www.thebeltman.net/

If price is a concern, I don't think you can beat his work.

armedandsafe · April 1, 2006, 03:17 PM

I use a money belt. Being double thickness leather, it is plenty stiff enough for a gunbelt. If you need it stiffer, fill it with ten $100 bills (or, $1 bills

)

Pops

Raytracer · April 1, 2006, 04:13 PM

Another vote for RafterS!

Joe

DesertRat · April 1, 2006, 05:46 PM

As long as they remain available the Kramer horsehide is the only 1-1/2 gun belt I will ever use.

PaulBk · April 2, 2006, 11:43 AM

My Galco has been 100% saisfactory.

-PB

Eric Larsen · April 6, 2006, 07:40 PM

As a maker, Id recommend the Beltman.........nuff said?

Shoot well.

LH2 · April 27, 2006, 12:24 AM

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As a maker, Id recommend the Beltman.........nuff said?

Just thought I'd update - Ordered a Belt from Jim last week, great guy to deal with. Lead time is about a month right now but I've heard nothing but good about his work.

John28226 · April 27, 2006, 09:01 PM

You can't go wrong by working with Jim. Nice guy, great product, reasonable price. I have, I think, 5 of his belts. Also have a Rafter and a K & D which are also high quality belts. For a heavy gun the Rafter is probably the best as it is definitely the thickest and stiffest of the ones I have. If it is not too late I suggest you get the 7 hole option as it allows you much better "fit".

Hope this helps.
John

March 30, 2006, 11:07 PM	#1
LH2 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 635	Recommended 1-1/2" gunbelt for CCW? Need recommendations on a good 1-1/2" gunbelt. Will be supporting a J-frame or maybe Glock 19 IWB at the heaviest. Sofar have looked at some good looking belts from gunners alley, Galco, and Aker leather. Mitch Rosen & Kramer are more than I want to spend at $125+. Any other good belt suggestions?

March 31, 2006, 05:14 AM	#2
choochboost Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2005 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 610	It's a Liger Have you considered a Liger belt? http://www.ligerproducts.com/product...erbelt_150.htm I just got mine almost a week ago and have worn it every day. I don't carry every day, but there is no doubt this belt is built for carry. It is incredibly sturdy. I have been strapping on my USPf in a G-Code kydex holster and I am impressed. There is no sag and it does not pull away at all. There is no way you will have to re-adjust your holster throughout the day with this belt. Once the holster is in place...its in place! I waffled a bit on the decision to purchase this belt mostly because I'm not crazy about how the buckle looks. This guy has done pretty thorough reviews on this belt and loves them: http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...ighlight=liger http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...ighlight=liger

March 31, 2006, 06:39 AM	#3
Nortonics Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2004 Location: Murderapolis Posts: 521	Ya sure don't need a dedicated and expensive gun belt for a J-frame - they're so small and light. I'd bet just about any 1.5" leather belt would be more than adequate. I have a beautiful, heavy duty Rafter-S 'Black Elephant' gun belt, but I never use it for the J-frame - I'd bet the belt weighs almost as much as the gun. Instead I use my normal every-day belt - a decent 1.5" leather belt from the Harley dealer just down the road - excellent quality for about $35. __________________ Tom.

April 1, 2006, 10:41 AM	#4
ClarkEMyers Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2004 Location: PacWest Posts: 455	Gong to wear it with a suit or jeans or? I'd say GunnersAlley/Beltman generally Gong to wear it with a suit or jeans or? I'd say GunnersAlley/Beltman generally. Wilderness Instructor and variations for casual cheap and Alessi/Milt Sparks with a stepdown to 1-1/4 for wear with a good wool suit and so it goes.

April 1, 2006, 03:17 PM	#7
armedandsafe Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: Moses Lake WA Posts: 1,001	I use a money belt. Being double thickness leather, it is plenty stiff enough for a gunbelt. If you need it stiffer, fill it with ten $100 bills (or, $1 bills ) Pops __________________ Armed and Safe: Not just a theory If it time to bury them, it is time to dig them up. Remember, "Behind every blade of grass."

April 1, 2006, 01:03 PM	#6
Chip Dixon Member Join Date: June 4, 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 44	I have 2 of Jim Speidel's Belts: http://www.thebeltman.net/ If price is a concern, I don't think you can beat his work.

April 1, 2006, 04:13 PM	#8
Raytracer Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2004 Posts: 117	Another vote for RafterS! Joe

April 1, 2006, 05:46 PM	#9
DesertRat Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 1999 Posts: 118	As long as they remain available the Kramer horsehide is the only 1-1/2 gun belt I will ever use.

April 2, 2006, 11:43 AM	#10
PaulBk Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2004 Location: Western Washington Posts: 164	My Galco has been 100% saisfactory. -PB __________________ Hero's aren't born, they're cornered - According to Jim

April 6, 2006, 07:40 PM	#11
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2001 Location: Bountiful....Ut. Posts: 3,226	As a maker, Id recommend the Beltman.........nuff said? Shoot well. __________________ If they dont know you have a gun.....then I did alright! If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice......Rush

April 27, 2006, 09:01 PM	#13
John28226 Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 292	You will be pleased! You can't go wrong by working with Jim. Nice guy, great product, reasonable price. I have, I think, 5 of his belts. Also have a Rafter and a K & D which are also high quality belts. For a heavy gun the Rafter is probably the best as it is definitely the thickest and stiffest of the ones I have. If it is not too late I suggest you get the 7 hole option as it allows you much better "fit". Hope this helps. John