I need help with a belt please!!

siglover · January 10th, 2007, 02:01 AM

I have a Def-Con holster I got from Gary(great guy and a truly outstanding holster).The gun belt I am useing has started to soften up around the back slot by the holster.(Yes it is a Gun belt)I am thinking about ordering a belt from thebeltman.My question is if I order a horse hide belt in 11/2 should I go ahead and get the plastic liner?Or is that a little overkill I just don't want this to happen again its realy agrivateing(sp)to have this happen

.Thank you for your help.

Mark Garrity · January 10th, 2007, 02:06 AM

I would contact The Beltman and ask him if he is using hard-rolled or soft-rolled horsehide. (Two different treatments in the tanning process of horse). If the belt is hard-rolled, I really see no need for the plastic liner or how it would even be beneficial, as you'll take quite a bit of daily wear before you can even break-in a hard-rolled belt. It is that stiff. If he's using soft-rolled, the liner can't hurt and you may want to opt for it.

Gary Brommeland · January 10th, 2007, 02:11 AM

Glad to hear that you like your Def-Con! A good belt will not usually require a stiffener, so long as it is made from really primo leather.
I'll second what Mark said - hard rolled horsehide should be more than stiff enough.

JimmyC4 · January 10th, 2007, 03:08 AM

While I love leather holsters and other gear, over a year ago I started wearing a Liger belt and love it...I even bought a second one so I'd have black and brown. Here's the link:

http://www.1sks.com/store/maxpeditio...-gun-belt.html

Maybe us Glock lovers are addicted to plastic...

freetrapper · January 10th, 2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyC

While I love leather holsters and other gear, over a year ago I started wearing a Liger belt and love it...I even bought a second one so I'd have black and brown. Here's the link:

http://www.1sks.com/store/maxpeditio...-gun-belt.html

Maybe us Glock lovers are addicted to plastic...

Interesting..........I had never seen those before.

Gary Brommeland · January 10th, 2007, 01:22 PM

Another option would be the Wilderness Tactical 5 Stitch Instructors belt. They offer really great performance for $39.95.

NCHornet · January 10th, 2007, 03:09 PM

I highly recommend thebeltman.com his products are first rate.

torrejon224 · January 10th, 2007, 03:16 PM

Check out RaftersS. You can get a sharkskin belt from them for about $60 or a good cowhide for $40! Service is quick and they are great people to deal with unfortunately most of these folks are probably at the SHOT show and won't be back tillnext week.

revitup · January 10th, 2007, 05:23 PM

I made the mistake of getting a belt (from FIST) with the plastic insert. It's like wearing a steel barrel hoop around my waist. It has never really broken in and doesn't contour to my body. Don't do it.

hayley · January 10th, 2007, 07:54 PM

"Another option would be the Wilderness Tactical 5 Stitch Instructors belt. They offer really great performance for $39.95."

I bought one of those off the rack in one of our local shops. I had looked at them on the company website and read some good forum comments before, but I was really impressed actually trying one on.

January 10th, 2007, 02:01 AM	#1
siglover Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 33	I need help with a belt please!! I have a Def-Con holster I got from Gary(great guy and a truly outstanding holster).The gun belt I am useing has started to soften up around the back slot by the holster.(Yes it is a Gun belt)I am thinking about ordering a belt from thebeltman.My question is if I order a horse hide belt in 11/2 should I go ahead and get the plastic liner?Or is that a little overkill I just don't want this to happen again its realy agrivateing(sp)to have this happen .Thank you for your help.

January 10th, 2007, 02:06 AM	#2
Mark Garrity Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 313	I would contact The Beltman and ask him if he is using hard-rolled or soft-rolled horsehide. (Two different treatments in the tanning process of horse). If the belt is hard-rolled, I really see no need for the plastic liner or how it would even be beneficial, as you'll take quite a bit of daily wear before you can even break-in a hard-rolled belt. It is that stiff. If he's using soft-rolled, the liner can't hurt and you may want to opt for it. __________________ "He who makes things with his hands is a laborer, he who makes things with his hands and his head is a craftsman, he who makes things with his hands, his head, and his heart is an artist." www.garritysgunleather.com

January 10th, 2007, 03:08 AM	#4
JimmyC4 Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 1,865	While I love leather holsters and other gear, over a year ago I started wearing a Liger belt and love it...I even bought a second one so I'd have black and brown. Here's the link: http://www.1sks.com/store/maxpeditio...-gun-belt.html Maybe us Glock lovers are addicted to plastic... __________________ "It's a big gun when I carry it, it is also a big gun when I take it out” – Clint Smith

January 10th, 2007, 03:09 PM	#7
NCHornet Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mt Airy, NC Posts: 1,846	I highly recommend thebeltman.com his products are first rate. __________________ When Seconds Count, The Cops Are Just Minutes Away!! Carry On! NCHornet

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January 10th, 2007, 02:11 AM	#3
Gary Brommeland Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,426	Glad to hear that you like your Def-Con! A good belt will not usually require a stiffener, so long as it is made from really primo leather. I'll second what Mark said - hard rolled horsehide should be more than stiff enough.

January 10th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#6
Gary Brommeland Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,426	Another option would be the Wilderness Tactical 5 Stitch Instructors belt. They offer really great performance for $39.95.

January 10th, 2007, 03:16 PM	#8
torrejon224 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 678	Check out RaftersS. You can get a sharkskin belt from them for about $60 or a good cowhide for $40! Service is quick and they are great people to deal with unfortunately most of these folks are probably at the SHOT show and won't be back tillnext week.

January 10th, 2007, 05:23 PM	#9
revitup Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CT Posts: 49	I made the mistake of getting a belt (from FIST) with the plastic insert. It's like wearing a steel barrel hoop around my waist. It has never really broken in and doesn't contour to my body. Don't do it.

January 10th, 2007, 07:54 PM	#10
hayley Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lexington, Ky. Posts: 335	"Another option would be the Wilderness Tactical 5 Stitch Instructors belt. They offer really great performance for $39.95." I bought one of those off the rack in one of our local shops. I had looked at them on the company website and read some good forum comments before, but I was really impressed actually trying one on.