Sidearmor IWB holster w/ Rafter S gun belt?

Chris17404 · March 13th, 2007, 05:22 PM

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

sass20485 · March 13th, 2007, 06:57 PM

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 · March 13th, 2007, 10:43 PM

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 · March 14th, 2007, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pogo2

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

March 13th, 2007, 05:22 PM	#1
Chris17404 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: York, PA Posts: 99	Sidearmor IWB holster w/ Rafter S gun belt? 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

March 13th, 2007, 10:43 PM	#3
pogo2 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Posts: 2,279	Rafter belts are thick 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:

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March 13th, 2007, 06:57 PM	#2
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	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.