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tpdtom · January 7th, 2007, 12:27 AM

My RafterS Shark belt is a 53", and it's stiff enough for me. I think it's a great value but nowhere near as nice as my Alessi belts or Bulman. Still a great value.

I've noticed that the 1 1/2" width and thickness was not compatible with a 1 1/2" Sparks or a Del Fatti holster. It works with others I have from Alessi, Bulman, Brommeland, and Null. YMMV.

I also ordered an alligator OWB holster from them for my P7 PSP. The fit left something to be desired I thought. I complained politely but they were very defensive. I returned it and they tried to adjust it and after quite a while it made it back but as far as I'm concerned it's still the same. Just a bit off...Tom

one eyed fatman · January 7th, 2007, 02:13 AM

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I complained politely but they were very defensive.

Yeap... they get real defensive right away.

sisco · January 7th, 2007, 10:08 AM

I got it yesterday! Which surprised the heck out of me, I had called them again Friday and they told me it was going to ship out that day or maybe not until Monday. It was actually shipped on the 4th.
I'll get some pics and do a better review after I've used it some.

Erik · January 14th, 2007, 11:32 AM

I've two of their belts. One I ordered and one my wife ordered for me as a gift. I found them to be friendly and so'd my wife. As for the belts - they're arguably the best quality belts given their price points available, and that is assuming they give anything up to belts costing much more, which is debatable.

They'll have my repeat business.

R.E.Lee · January 14th, 2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tpdtom

I've noticed that the 1 1/2" width and thickness was not compatible with a 1 1/2" Sparks or a Del Fatti holster. It works with others I have from Alessi, Bulman, Brommeland, and Null. YMMV.

My 1.5" RafterS belt (Cowhide) works perfectly with my Milt Sparks VM2 with 1.5" belt loops.

Im debating ordering a slightly smaller belt (I ordered a 38" and I really need something like 36") and cant really decide if I want to go with RafterS again or if I want to go with TheBeltMan.

sisco · January 14th, 2007, 04:41 PM

I just got a Milt Sparks for my SP101 and it was a very tight fit on the Rafter belt.
Never did post a pic did I?

geoffsdad · January 14th, 2007, 06:09 PM

I ordered my second rig (belt, holster and mag carrier in shark) from them in October and it took quite a bit longer to arrive than the three weeks they told me it would. But as soon as I got it I called right back and ordered two more holsters. Yeah, sometimes things take awhile from them but three weeks is silly fast for custom stuff, six to eight weeks is not too long to wait for quality like their's.

fed_wif_a_sig · January 14th, 2007, 08:08 PM

I have never owned a Rafter S belt, but I visited with Steve and Della last weekend at the gun show here in Dallas. I have met them before and they always have been very personable (well since I have only had indepth conversations with Della I can only vouch for her).

The only items from them that I use are their mag pouches and I have four and each is very good. I do know that they spray on the protective coating instead of dipping but as of yet I havent had any bleeding and one setup I've had for over 8 years.

I did buy one of their holsters last weekend but I'm still not sold on it. It works and the price was right, and it will work till I get the custom one I ordered.

I do suggest that if you call, do it during the week as they often travel to gun shows on the weekends.

ibanda · January 15th, 2007, 09:01 PM

I have 2 complete RafterS OWB rigs for a SIG 220 and 239. My sharkskin belt is my favorite piece of leather I have ever had. If something ever happens to it I will immediately buy another one. The mag pouches are nice also. The holsters are well constructed and I use them, but I am starting to look around at other OWB designs that are thinner and hold the weapon tighter to the body. After having tried a couple of tunnel and loop design OWB holsters I will be looking at a design more like the Sparks #60 or the Tucker HF1 next time.

Overall highly recommended for customer service, price, materials, quality construction and the best damn belt I have ever had.

January 7th, 2007, 10:08 AM	#23
sisco Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas, GCK Posts: 597	I got it yesterday! Which surprised the heck out of me, I had called them again Friday and they told me it was going to ship out that day or maybe not until Monday. It was actually shipped on the 4th. I'll get some pics and do a better review after I've used it some. __________________ I'm a child of the 60's, but I got over it.

January 14th, 2007, 04:41 PM	#26
sisco Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas, GCK Posts: 597	I just got a Milt Sparks for my SP101 and it was a very tight fit on the Rafter belt. Never did post a pic did I? __________________ I'm a child of the 60's, but I got over it.

January 14th, 2007, 08:08 PM	#28
fed_wif_a_sig Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 1,369	I have never owned a Rafter S belt, but I visited with Steve and Della last weekend at the gun show here in Dallas. I have met them before and they always have been very personable (well since I have only had indepth conversations with Della I can only vouch for her). The only items from them that I use are their mag pouches and I have four and each is very good. I do know that they spray on the protective coating instead of dipping but as of yet I havent had any bleeding and one setup I've had for over 8 years. I did buy one of their holsters last weekend but I'm still not sold on it. It works and the price was right, and it will work till I get the custom one I ordered. I do suggest that if you call, do it during the week as they often travel to gun shows on the weekends. __________________ Steve "Respect all ... Fear none!!!

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January 7th, 2007, 12:27 AM	#21
tpdtom New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 12	My RafterS Shark belt is a 53", and it's stiff enough for me. I think it's a great value but nowhere near as nice as my Alessi belts or Bulman. Still a great value. I've noticed that the 1 1/2" width and thickness was not compatible with a 1 1/2" Sparks or a Del Fatti holster. It works with others I have from Alessi, Bulman, Brommeland, and Null. YMMV. I also ordered an alligator OWB holster from them for my P7 PSP. The fit left something to be desired I thought. I complained politely but they were very defensive. I returned it and they tried to adjust it and after quite a while it made it back but as far as I'm concerned it's still the same. Just a bit off...Tom

January 14th, 2007, 11:32 AM	#24
Erik Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 340	I've two of their belts. One I ordered and one my wife ordered for me as a gift. I found them to be friendly and so'd my wife. As for the belts - they're arguably the best quality belts given their price points available, and that is assuming they give anything up to belts costing much more, which is debatable. They'll have my repeat business.

January 14th, 2007, 06:09 PM	#27
geoffsdad New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 3	I ordered my second rig (belt, holster and mag carrier in shark) from them in October and it took quite a bit longer to arrive than the three weeks they told me it would. But as soon as I got it I called right back and ordered two more holsters. Yeah, sometimes things take awhile from them but three weeks is silly fast for custom stuff, six to eight weeks is not too long to wait for quality like their's.

January 15th, 2007, 09:01 PM	#29
ibanda New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: N. Texas Posts: 14	I have 2 complete RafterS OWB rigs for a SIG 220 and 239. My sharkskin belt is my favorite piece of leather I have ever had. If something ever happens to it I will immediately buy another one. The mag pouches are nice also. The holsters are well constructed and I use them, but I am starting to look around at other OWB designs that are thinner and hold the weapon tighter to the body. After having tried a couple of tunnel and loop design OWB holsters I will be looking at a design more like the Sparks #60 or the Tucker HF1 next time. Overall highly recommended for customer service, price, materials, quality construction and the best damn belt I have ever had.