Belts: Looper, Beltman, Wilderness

bluelineman · March 29th, 2008, 11:42 AM

I've got a Wilderness Instructors belt, 1 1/2", 5 stitch model. I am considering a leather belt. The leather belt I have now is a cheapie gun belt that I got at a local gun show. It is worn out.

I'm looking at the Looper Reinforced Holster belt (with kydex insert) & a Beltman Horsehide in 1 1/2" without insert. Does anybody have experience with both of these belts?

I know the Beltman is probably more pleasing to the eye, but are the Looper & Beltman equal in function & stiffness?

The Looper is $30, Beltman about $90. The Looper link is below.

Thanks!

Looper Reinforced Holster Belt

Argus · March 29th, 2008, 12:01 PM

I wear a Looper, it's hard to beat. No way it ever crush or fold. Very good quality.

orangehole · March 29th, 2008, 03:59 PM

I own all 3 and prefer Beltman's over Looper. I like the Looper because it is cheap and well made but what bothers me is that Looper uses snaps to hold the buckle in vs screws that most othewrs use. The snaps have sometimes come undone on my Looper belts. Wilderness is a good weekend belt with jeans/Khakis.

longo244 · March 29th, 2008, 04:10 PM

I have a Beltman 1.5" Horsehide belt without the stiffener. I carry IWB all day every day and occasionally I carry a 4" S&W 586 OWB and the belt doesn't sag at all. It's everything one could want in a gun belt. Definitely worth every penny. I did have to order 1.75" loops for my Milt Sparks VM2 as Beltman belts are a bit thick.

dgg9 · March 29th, 2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by longo244

I did have to order 1.75" loops for my Milt Sparks VM2 as Beltman belts are a bit thick.

That would be a dealbreaker, if that's true for all holsters, not just VM2. For example, I have scabbard OWB holsters where your compensatory maneuver wouldn't be possible. I also have a FIST and TT IWB that are more or less imitations of a VM2...

This kind of thing makes me wonder about these uber-thick belts.

kpw · March 29th, 2008, 09:02 PM

Take a look at UBG's belts. Mine is a bit thinner than most of my other belts but is still very stiff. It's probably my favorite belt as it gets worn most often. I think they are still $60. I keep thinking of a Beltman horsehide but if they are that thick, I'll just go with UBG.

WoodLark · March 29th, 2008, 10:32 PM

I followed the link to Looper's site. It appears to be a decent belt although screws to hold the buckle would be preferable to the snaps.

They do need to proofread their site (with a spell-checker). What are "golves"? (Plural of golf?)

rogerh · April 6th, 2008, 03:07 AM

Just looked at the Looper site, whats the width on their belt? Couldn't find that info.

ExSniper · April 6th, 2008, 09:15 AM

KydexBelt

Better link to Looper's Leather website. The Kydex belt is awesome and available in many widths.

slimjim · April 6th, 2008, 10:40 AM

I have two Beltman 1.5" bullhide belts w/ out stiffener and have yet had any issues with holster fit designed for such size. That would include VM2, W6, MCV, PCH, ARG, PDL, etc. etc.

March 29th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#1
bluelineman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 854	Belts: Looper, Beltman, Wilderness I've got a Wilderness Instructors belt, 1 1/2", 5 stitch model. I am considering a leather belt. The leather belt I have now is a cheapie gun belt that I got at a local gun show. It is worn out. I'm looking at the Looper Reinforced Holster belt (with kydex insert) & a Beltman Horsehide in 1 1/2" without insert. Does anybody have experience with both of these belts? I know the Beltman is probably more pleasing to the eye, but are the Looper & Beltman equal in function & stiffness? The Looper is $30, Beltman about $90. The Looper link is below. Thanks! Looper Reinforced Holster Belt __________________ Support the Wounded Troops Medal of Honor Recipients, Iraq

March 29th, 2008, 10:32 PM	#7
WoodLark Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 195	I followed the link to Looper's site. It appears to be a decent belt although screws to hold the buckle would be preferable to the snaps. They do need to proofread their site (with a spell-checker). What are "golves"? (Plural of golf?) __________________ Earth is the insane asylum of the universe!

April 6th, 2008, 10:40 AM	#10
slimjim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 637	I have two Beltman 1.5" bullhide belts w/ out stiffener and have yet had any issues with holster fit designed for such size. That would include VM2, W6, MCV, PCH, ARG, PDL, etc. etc. __________________ A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity. -- Sigmund Freud

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March 29th, 2008, 12:01 PM	#2
Argus Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 409	I wear a Looper, it's hard to beat. No way it ever crush or fold. Very good quality.

March 29th, 2008, 03:59 PM	#3
orangehole Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 289	I own all 3 and prefer Beltman's over Looper. I like the Looper because it is cheap and well made but what bothers me is that Looper uses snaps to hold the buckle in vs screws that most othewrs use. The snaps have sometimes come undone on my Looper belts. Wilderness is a good weekend belt with jeans/Khakis.

March 29th, 2008, 04:10 PM	#4
longo244 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 41	I have a Beltman 1.5" Horsehide belt without the stiffener. I carry IWB all day every day and occasionally I carry a 4" S&W 586 OWB and the belt doesn't sag at all. It's everything one could want in a gun belt. Definitely worth every penny. I did have to order 1.75" loops for my Milt Sparks VM2 as Beltman belts are a bit thick.

March 29th, 2008, 09:02 PM	#6
kpw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,116	Take a look at UBG's belts. Mine is a bit thinner than most of my other belts but is still very stiff. It's probably my favorite belt as it gets worn most often. I think they are still $60. I keep thinking of a Beltman horsehide but if they are that thick, I'll just go with UBG.

April 6th, 2008, 03:07 AM	#8
rogerh Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 44	Just looked at the Looper site, whats the width on their belt? Couldn't find that info.

April 6th, 2008, 09:15 AM	#9
ExSniper Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 101	KydexBelt Better link to Looper's Leather website. The Kydex belt is awesome and available in many widths.