Just got my Beltman in on Friday (a 63 day wait) but who's counting LOL. I'm not complaining tho. These days anybody doing so well as to be behind in delivery can only be admired. As for the belt. So far I love it. Got the 1-3/4" bull hide with the stiffener. If I have any complaints I'm not in love with the buckle. But they use screws as opposed to rivits to hold in place so some where along the line I'll find a buckle I like. And BTY it was $98.00 as I recall LOL.
Yup....first thing I did was throw on a nice Harley buckle that I purchased!! lol I originally went with the 1 3/4 " but realized that most of my holsters would not fit so I got 1 1/2" instead. I usually wear a 1 3/4" if Im not using a waistband holster but Im getting used to the 1 1/2". Love the belt though....worth the wait. I also have one from CrossBreed...also nice.
I recently bought a Beltman, and it was 79.95. Where do you get the price you quote?
I would not pay the difference you quote, but I would prefer Beltman. I have not owned a Galco.
Price Options. For one thing I'm a 300# man so had to pay the big guy up-grade. Also got the mylar stiffener and the 3/4" spacing on the holes. (glad I did too). Also went with the 1-3/4" wide model which costs more. add it all together and just shy of $100.00 and worth every penny.
Honestly Beltman belts are worth the money. Been using them for years and they really hold up well and look sharp. The two I have are the 1.5 inch belts in bullhide for $80, the price difference isn't that bad at all compared to the Galco, and they are custom which really helps to get a great fit. I would give them a try if you have a little time to wait for it.
Just ordered my beltman belt. 1.5" black with basket weave impression and stiffener (Will be using it for work also) I'm not a huge fan of the 40 day (or up to 63 day) wait, but I think it will be worth it.
Ive heard good things about beltman. I ordered a crossbreed belt and am very happy with it. I think it was about 70 dollars. Got it in about two weeks. You may want to give them a shot.
I also ordered a Crossbreed belt. It's really nice. But, I wore it with the regular clips that come on the Supertuck & immediately ruined it. The clip scratched it up really bad...probably had pressure on it from the car seat. I've heard the same thing from others.
I thought about purchasing a Galco belt at the gun show. They had all sizes, etc. I just hung it back up and ordered a Beltman belt. I can say there is a difference in the quality and stiffness of the belts.
I have never owned a Galco belt but like the quality of their holsters. I got my Beltman about three weeks ago and wear it with almost everything nearly every day. I truthfully haven't had the occasion to carry with it yet, but it does a terrific job of holding up my pants! I got the 1-1/2" bullhide and it's the best belt I've ever owned. Waited 40 days.
I own both - they each have their purpose. For suits and slacks I prefer Galco - softer and more supple, not as hard on my clothes. For casual, and/or loaded for bear - there's no comparison - beltman belts are stiff, tough, and durable.
Galco makes great belts. That said, I recently ordered a Beltman too! I don't think the cowhide/bullhide difference is going to be a big deal. Both companies are great -Beltman just specializes in belts so I go to the specialist.
I have a Galco SB3 dress belt that I wear all the time with khakis and polo shirts. It also fits right in with slacks and a dress shirt. So if that's the kind of situation that you need a belt for I highly recommend it. I can't imagine a custom belt being better in finish, quality or appearance for this purpose.
I ordered a Beltman after doing allot of research.. From what I find there isn't anything that compares,.. If you want a cheaper belt that will last for a time,. The Glock Store has a Kevlar lined belt for $35,.. It does a good job, but does start to break down in time.. Regular belts last a couple months and don't hold well, the Kevlar one holds better, but still don't hold up great,. I'll be interested to see how long the Beltman holds up.. From what I hear, it is the best..
I just received the shark skin Beltman belt I ordered about 8 weeks ago as a gift from my better half. It looks like it'll last forever; I just hope my current waist size lasts as long.
Jim (the beltman) lives and works in my home town and his wife and mine know each other through small business networking. We were honored with a tour of his facility and his operation is top notch. It's just the three people on his website making the best belts available as efficiently as they can. They're all super nice and funny to boot.
I have a Beltman, and it is an excellent belt. However, it does not fit my Sparks Axiom. Others may not have that problem, but that is my experience. As a result I have a Sparks belt on order.
Somewhere, I think I read Beltman doesn't charge your credit card, till he cuts the belt out. Is this correct? My 40 days were up Tuesday. I checked my credit card account, and he charged my account along about same time. I'm anxiously waiting. How long does it take him to make it after cutting it out?
He doesn't charge the card until he's ready to cut the hide so that you can make changes to your order up to that point. I recall him telling me it takes about three days to make the belt, but please remember that's not an official answer.
Rumor has it that the Gunner's Alley belt is a Beltman and I bought it for $60 from them. I am very impressed with this belt. No idea on Galco. Gun Holsters and Shooting Accessories at Discounted Prices. Don't be surprised if you want 5-6 weeks for your belt. Worth it IMO.
I just received notice that my Beltman belt has shipped. Ordered on July 10th. This is my second Beltman. Great company, excellent service. This belt probably would have shipped sooner except they had to wait for this bull to die to get a piece of leather large enough.
Dang Hoss, that's a big bull! You must be a big ole dude. :rofl:
I ordered mine on the 10/11th also and just got my notification of shipment as well. This is my third from Jim. Excellent belts and excellent service always from The Beltman. :hand10:
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