Sidearmor IWB holster w/ Rafter S gun belt?

[Chris17404]

Hi all,

I just received my new Sidearmor IWB holster for my G19. I ordered it with 1.25" belt loops to go with my Rafter S 1.25" inch black cowhide belt.

Unfortunately, the belt loops on the holster are too small! I can barely jam the belt through about 6 inches deep (while scraping the top and bottom of the belt), and then it doesn't budge.

Does anyone else use/tried this combination of holster and belt? If so, what's your experience been? I am contemplating getting the 1.5" belt loops, but everyone says to match the loops to your belt, which is what I did. I didn't have this problem when I ordered my Milt Sparks Executive Companion for my Sig P239.

Maybe the Sidearmor IWB (or kydex holsters in general) aren't designed for leather belts?

Let me know your thoughts.

Chris

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[sass20485]

I've experienced the same as you are describing with the few kydex holsters I have, with my leather belts. I'm considering buying a Wilderness belt to use with them. Hope someone has some good advice on this subject.

[pogo2]

On the Rafter website it says their belts are 3/16 inch thick. I have two of them and can attest to their thickness. I don't have any kydex holsters but the Rafter belts are sometimes a snug fit in a leather holster because of this thickness. Maybe you could use a Dremel tool to slightly widen the belt loop on your kydex holster?

Here is a shot of a Rafter belt:

[Chris17404]

Maybe you could use a Dremel tool to slightly widen the belt loop on your kydex holster?

Great idea on the dremel, pogo. I'm going to try that. Thanks!

Chris