New belt and holster from The Belt Man

BIG E · May 15th, 2007, 10:51 PM

I walked up to my door yesterday after work and to my surprise there is a box from The Belt Man. I promptly popped it open and headed into the house.

Three weeks ago I called and had a discussion with Jim (The Belt Man) about a new belt for me. I had actually placed an order online and he called to sort out some details. I was actually being indecisive about the color and ended up changing my order twice while we were on the phone. From brown with a brass buckle to black with a silver buckle and back again.

Jim was very patient with me. He knows what is involved in making the right purchase and is more than willing to help you get it right.

So I decided on the brown belt with the brass buckle and happened to mention that I was going to purchase a holster for my 642 to match the belt. Jim mentioned that he started making holsters years ago and then transitioned to belts. He also mentioned that he had a pancake design for a small S&W revolver. Jim sent me pics of the holster and I ordered one to match my belt.

I have to say that Jim does excellent work. The craftsmanship on the belt is exceptional. Now this is the first high end belt I have owned and let me tell you, there is a huge difference. I had a 1 1/4'' belt before, but it was warped and soft. I had no idea what a difference a quality belt could make.

I wore it for the first time today and there was a huge difference. The first thing I noticed is that my shirttail was not coming untucked. I went all day and never had to tuck back in.

I got home today and added the holster with my 642 and went back out. We hit the ball park and played some softball and did some other running as well. I forgot it was there. The support that the belt and holster provide is excellent. I could not be happier.

I don't know if Jim is officially in the holster business or not. You will have to ask him and see what is what.

Ok, so here are some pics.

Bud White · May 15th, 2007, 10:53 PM

Looking good

mavrik46 · May 15th, 2007, 10:59 PM

Great looking belt and holster. If I didn't live less than 3 miles from a custom maker, The Beltman would be on my short list if makers to buy from.

AnimalKracker · May 15th, 2007, 11:18 PM

Very nice looking outfit there. That rig should last you a very long time.

P95Carry · May 15th, 2007, 11:31 PM

Sweet lil pancake - looks great.

Nice combo and that should set you up for ages.

Glock 'em down · May 15th, 2007, 11:36 PM

Awesome leather! And dontcha just LOVE that new leather smell?

PaulG · May 16th, 2007, 11:34 AM

Your belt looks like one of mine. I got it from Wild Bills several years ago. Someone told me that Jim was the guy who made the belts for Wild Bills back then before starting Beltman.

If this is true, I have no doubt that you will continue to love your belt for many years to come.

I have two (a black one and a brown one) and wear them daily. Still as sturdy as the day I bought them.

When you go into a high end belt like this, the price is VERY reasonable since they will last many many times longer than a lesser belt.

Congratulations and enjoy.

zero · May 16th, 2007, 12:05 PM

how do you contact this guy? looks real nice.

LTPhoon · May 16th, 2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zero

how do you contact this guy? looks real nice.

Right here: http://www.thebeltman.net/

aus71383 · May 16th, 2007, 01:11 PM

I like the holster and belt - but that last picture was a little much for my tastes!

May 15th, 2007, 11:31 PM	#5
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,468	Sweet lil pancake - looks great. Nice combo and that should set you up for ages. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

May 16th, 2007, 11:34 AM	#7
PaulG Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 1,127	Your belt looks like one of mine. I got it from Wild Bills several years ago. Someone told me that Jim was the guy who made the belts for Wild Bills back then before starting Beltman. If this is true, I have no doubt that you will continue to love your belt for many years to come. I have two (a black one and a brown one) and wear them daily. Still as sturdy as the day I bought them. When you go into a high end belt like this, the price is VERY reasonable since they will last many many times longer than a lesser belt. Congratulations and enjoy. __________________ fortiter in re, suaviter in modo (resolutely in action, gently in manner).

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May 15th, 2007, 10:53 PM	#2
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	Looking good

May 15th, 2007, 10:59 PM	#3
mavrik46 Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hartselle, Alabama Posts: 1,546	Great looking belt and holster. If I didn't live less than 3 miles from a custom maker, The Beltman would be on my short list if makers to buy from.

May 15th, 2007, 11:18 PM	#4
AnimalKracker Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eastern Arkansas Posts: 1,382	Very nice looking outfit there. That rig should last you a very long time.

May 15th, 2007, 11:36 PM	#6
Glock 'em down Ex Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Central Oklahoma Posts: 687	Awesome leather! And dontcha just LOVE that new leather smell?

May 16th, 2007, 12:05 PM	#8
zero Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: new mexico Posts: 462	how do you contact this guy? looks real nice.

May 16th, 2007, 01:11 PM	#10
aus71383 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,863	I like the holster and belt - but that last picture was a little much for my tastes!