I want to get a belt

tdpalmer · March 31st, 2008, 04:29 PM

I want to get a belt for my husband for his birthday, but I don't have any idea what kind or anything else I should know about it. I went to beltman's web site so I know to take a measurement, but I want it to be a surprise. Any ideas on how I can do this without making him suspicious? I know his pant size, would that help?

TDPalmer

Cthulhu · March 31st, 2008, 04:35 PM

Does he have a belt he uses regularly now? If so, you may be able to tell what hole he usually uses by creases/wear.

-JT

kazzaerexys · March 31st, 2008, 04:59 PM

+1 on that. Remember, different makers ask for the measurement different ways (depends on what part of the buckle they want you to measure from), but they all want you to measure off of a belt.

If you have to end up guessing (hopefully you won't), you'd probably go 2" above the pants waist (or 3--4" if you need room for IWB).

matiki · March 31st, 2008, 05:02 PM

+1 to what's been said so far.

Whatever you do, don't use his pants as a size reference. Get a hold of one of his belts and measure it per the beltmans instructions.

My belt size is 3" bigger than my pant size. YMMV.

QuickDrawMcGraw · March 31st, 2008, 05:44 PM

My belt is around 3 inches bigger than my pants size. Remember, it's better to go bigger since the Beltman can reduce belt sizes (on certain models)

fatboy97 · March 31st, 2008, 06:43 PM

I agree with all of the above, and if you buy the 7 hole belt from the Beltman it will be easier for them to fit since they are 3/4" apart.

Another suggestion, try to see what hole his belt is notched in and measure it when the belt is laying around. Wash day is a good time.

tdpalmer · March 31st, 2008, 07:21 PM

I can try to merasure the belt, but he wears it everyday. Do you guys recommend the bull hide or horse hide? Thanks for the info on the seven holes rather than five, that was a question I had.

TDPalmer

AZ Husker · March 31st, 2008, 09:14 PM

I like horsehide belts and holsters. They will last forever.
Doesn't this guy ever sleep? When he's snoring away, get his belt and measure it per the maker's instructions. NOTE...not all belt makers measure the same way. Read their requirements first! Don't forget to order the right width. Most of us carry a 1.5" belt, but if his holsters are cut for a 1.25" or 1.75", he won't be happy.

Rock and Glock · March 31st, 2008, 10:58 PM

Also measure the width - a 1 1/4" works with suits and casual pants, 1 1/2" with jeans - etc. - that will be an important dimension to measure. Drug him....that let ya measure! Whoops - AZ Husker already said that!

tdpalmer · April 1st, 2008, 07:57 PM

I got his measurment last night while he slept. Yeah, one step down. Now for horse or bull, and the width. I think I will go with the standard 1.5. He normaly buyes right off the shelf, and 1.5 is standard right? He is 6' tall and about 210# I think anything smaller would not look right.

TDPalmer

I hope he doesn't read this thread either.

March 31st, 2008, 04:29 PM	#1
tdpalmer Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 126	I want to get a belt I want to get a belt for my husband for his birthday, but I don't have any idea what kind or anything else I should know about it. I went to beltman's web site so I know to take a measurement, but I want it to be a surprise. Any ideas on how I can do this without making him suspicious? I know his pant size, would that help? TDPalmer

March 31st, 2008, 04:59 PM	#3
kazzaerexys Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,426	+1 on that. Remember, different makers ask for the measurement different ways (depends on what part of the buckle they want you to measure from), but they all want you to measure off of a belt. If you have to end up guessing (hopefully you won't), you'd probably go 2" above the pants waist (or 3--4" if you need room for IWB). __________________ “What is a moderate interpretation of [the Constitution]? Halfway between what it says and [...] what you want it to say?” —Justice Antonin Scalia SIG: P220R SS Elite SAO, P220R SAO, P220R Carry SRT, P226, P239 (.40S&W), P2022 (.40S&W); GSR 5", P6.

March 31st, 2008, 06:43 PM	#6
fatboy97 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Land of 10k Lakes Posts: 1,067	I agree with all of the above, and if you buy the 7 hole belt from the Beltman it will be easier for them to fit since they are 3/4" apart. Another suggestion, try to see what hole his belt is notched in and measure it when the belt is laying around. Wash day is a good time. __________________ Be Observant and Be Safe. Current: Springfield XD9sc, XDm9, and Glock G26, G19, G23C, and SIG P226-40 TT, and Ruger GP-100, 22/45 MKII Former: Taurus 92SS, SIG P220 TT, S&W 360, SIG P239-40

March 31st, 2008, 09:14 PM	#8
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	I like horsehide belts and holsters. They will last forever. Doesn't this guy ever sleep? When he's snoring away, get his belt and measure it per the maker's instructions. NOTE...not all belt makers measure the same way. Read their requirements first! Don't forget to order the right width. Most of us carry a 1.5" belt, but if his holsters are cut for a 1.25" or 1.75", he won't be happy. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

March 31st, 2008, 10:58 PM	#9
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 4,441	Also measure the width - a 1 1/4" works with suits and casual pants, 1 1/2" with jeans - etc. - that will be an important dimension to measure. Drug him....that let ya measure! Whoops - AZ Husker already said that! __________________ Richard NRA Life Member *"Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything."* Harry S. Truman

March 31st, 2008, 04:35 PM	#2
Cthulhu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brevard County, FL Posts: 1,141	Does he have a belt he uses regularly now? If so, you may be able to tell what hole he usually uses by creases/wear. -JT

March 31st, 2008, 05:02 PM	#4
matiki VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N.W. Posts: 2,883	+1 to what's been said so far. Whatever you do, don't use his pants as a size reference. Get a hold of one of his belts and measure it per the beltmans instructions. My belt size is 3" bigger than my pant size. YMMV.

March 31st, 2008, 05:44 PM	#5
QuickDrawMcGraw Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 214	My belt is around 3 inches bigger than my pants size. Remember, it's better to go bigger since the Beltman can reduce belt sizes (on certain models)

March 31st, 2008, 07:21 PM	#7
tdpalmer Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 126	I can try to merasure the belt, but he wears it everyday. Do you guys recommend the bull hide or horse hide? Thanks for the info on the seven holes rather than five, that was a question I had. TDPalmer

April 1st, 2008, 07:57 PM	#10
tdpalmer Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 126	I got his measurment last night while he slept. Yeah, one step down. Now for horse or bull, and the width. I think I will go with the standard 1.5. He normaly buyes right off the shelf, and 1.5 is standard right? He is 6' tall and about 210# I think anything smaller would not look right. TDPalmer I hope he doesn't read this thread either.

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