Decent belt that isn't a bagillion dollars? - Page 3

cockedlocked01 · June 21st, 2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OPFOR

I've been wearing one of the Blackhawk carbon fiber "dress" gun belts for about 6 months now, and have found it to be an excellent choice when you have to wear a dressier belt. Very rigid without being too thick, durable (so far), and looks pretty good (not as good as a really well made leather belt, but at half the price - or less - it's hard to complain). These run about $40. A possible alternative to the fine choices already offered, and since you're wearing a Blackhawk holster already...

http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum4115.php

Those are interesting. I wonder if they're similar in construction to the Liger belts. Personally, I use a Liger belt & waiting on my 2nd one (In dark brown). I like the thinness & the fact that they don't look like gunbelts.

Having said that, a belt that's made for gun carry will make you wonder why you put up with having a less expensive, normal leather belt. They'll stretch & roll on you, believe me.

Mike from Texas · June 21st, 2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Crunch

Excellent advice so far. Nothing less than a dedicated gun belt will do.

Oh, but it is. As others have pointed out, you don't have to spend $100 for a belt, but if you buy one for $15.00, you'll be soooooorry!

I couldn't agree more. I just got my Tucker Gunleather Bullhide belt in yesterday and to say this thing is beefy is an understatement. I had no idea there would be that much difference from my $40 leather belt that I used to wear daily.

It holds my weapon so much more stable and secure and comfortable that it's unbelievable.

madecov · June 21st, 2007, 08:00 PM

K&D makes a really nice belt at reasonable prices

ghiapaul · June 22nd, 2007, 11:01 AM

I have 2 Wilderness belts and one Rafter. These are the best - no matter the price - that I have ever used. You could buy one of each for under $100 and have a dress belt and a casual belt!

ront · June 22nd, 2007, 12:36 PM

Has anyone ever tried or know anything about the Filson double layer belts? I see they have them at the local Sportsmans Warehouse and they look pretty nice.
http://www.filson.com/product/index....entPage=family

Ron

GotSig? · June 22nd, 2007, 12:40 PM

The beltman, last time i ordered it was 60ish bucks for a double think bullhide belt.

LeatherNeck1 · June 22nd, 2007, 12:55 PM

I have belts from both and they work great.

Superhouse 15 · June 22nd, 2007, 01:01 PM

I have one of the "instructor" style belts like the Wilderness. Mine's actually made by Galco. I wear it at work, but it makes a great holster belt off duty. It is a bit thick, make sure you get the right sized holster loops. It can also be tightened enough to make a great back support.
As for a leather belt, I found one at a small local shop. The owner also makes holster purses and cowboy style holsters in addition to tons of other stuff, and fit me for a belt with my Glock on and didn't mind a bit that I was carrying. I got a good solid leather belt that was custom fit to me and my gun for about $15. Actually I got more than one and now own about 5, although not all are gun belts, some are for dress or uniform use. When I lost a bunch of weight, he adjusted them to the new size, with my gun on, and didn't charge me. The benefits of shopping local, can't do that over the internet. There are plenty of cheap Tiawan belts for sale at the local flea market as we all know, this is different. Maybe you could look at the local "biker" custom leather type place or find someone local (or meet me in Daytona, I'll show you where to go.)

Echo_Four · June 22nd, 2007, 01:43 PM

The best belt on the planet, bar none, is the Looper Leather kydex lined belt. They are well known to everyone Oklahoma- but their small business isn't well known to people outside the area. If you visit the Oklahoma Shooting Association website's forum you'll see new posts about how great they are on a weekly basis.

Here is a link to the kydex lined belt.
http://www.looperleather.com/KydexBelt.html

ront · June 22nd, 2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Echo_Four

The best belt on the planet, bar none, is the Looper Leather kydex lined belt. They are well known to everyone Oklahoma- but their small business isn't well known to people outside the area. If you visit the Oklahoma Shooting Association website's forum you'll see new posts about how great they are on a weekly basis.

Here is a link to the kydex lined belt.
http://www.looperleather.com/KydexBelt.html

Ho much do these belts cost? I may be blind, but I have yet to be able to find a price on the Looper site.

Thanks, Ron

June 21st, 2007, 08:00 PM	#23
madecov Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 141	K&D makes a really nice belt at reasonable prices __________________ There are no problems in life too large to be handled by the use of small arms and high explosives In god we trust, all others are suspects $10.00 transfers in Houston, Texas

June 22nd, 2007, 12:36 PM	#25
ront Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 548	Has anyone ever tried or know anything about the Filson double layer belts? I see they have them at the local Sportsmans Warehouse and they look pretty nice. http://www.filson.com/product/index....entPage=family Ron __________________ Shine on... S&W M&P .40 Compact Taurus Raging Bull .454 Casull Kel Tec P3AT; Walther P22 Mossberg 500 Persuader/Cruiser http://kdholsters.com/

June 22nd, 2007, 12:40 PM	#26
GotSig? Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pinellas Park, FL Posts: 414	The beltman, last time i ordered it was 60ish bucks for a double think bullhide belt. __________________ RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT www.ronpaul2008.com كافر(Infidel) He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you. Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil, Aphorism 146 German philosopher (1844 - 1900)

June 22nd, 2007, 12:55 PM	#27
LeatherNeck1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 74	TheBeltMan or Rafter S I have belts from both and they work great.

June 22nd, 2007, 01:01 PM	#28
Superhouse 15 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 909	Belt I have one of the "instructor" style belts like the Wilderness. Mine's actually made by Galco. I wear it at work, but it makes a great holster belt off duty. It is a bit thick, make sure you get the right sized holster loops. It can also be tightened enough to make a great back support. As for a leather belt, I found one at a small local shop. The owner also makes holster purses and cowboy style holsters in addition to tons of other stuff, and fit me for a belt with my Glock on and didn't mind a bit that I was carrying. I got a good solid leather belt that was custom fit to me and my gun for about $15. Actually I got more than one and now own about 5, although not all are gun belts, some are for dress or uniform use. When I lost a bunch of weight, he adjusted them to the new size, with my gun on, and didn't charge me. The benefits of shopping local, can't do that over the internet. There are plenty of cheap Tiawan belts for sale at the local flea market as we all know, this is different. Maybe you could look at the local "biker" custom leather type place or find someone local (or meet me in Daytona, I'll show you where to go.)

June 22nd, 2007, 11:01 AM	#24
ghiapaul New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Niles, OH 44446 Posts: 4	I have 2 Wilderness belts and one Rafter. These are the best - no matter the price - that I have ever used. You could buy one of each for under $100 and have a dress belt and a casual belt!

June 22nd, 2007, 01:43 PM	#29
Echo_Four Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,029	The best belt on the planet, bar none, is the Looper Leather kydex lined belt. They are well known to everyone Oklahoma- but their small business isn't well known to people outside the area. If you visit the Oklahoma Shooting Association website's forum you'll see new posts about how great they are on a weekly basis. Here is a link to the kydex lined belt. http://www.looperleather.com/KydexBelt.html __________________ "The only people I like besides my wife and children are Marines." - Lt. Col. Oliver North Firearm Facts Christian Warrior Ministries

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