Belt Question - Page 2

retsupt99 · April 22nd, 2008, 12:24 AM

The better the belt, the better the carry...a 'solid' belt will give the support needed to eventually forget your sidearm is even there (well, almost)...

fatboy97 · April 22nd, 2008, 08:54 AM

I've been wearing cheap belts for year, and never had an issue, so I'm not sure about the back issues you've been having. Although I have to admit that since buying and wearing a belt from the Beltman - it's a night and day difference wearing a Beltman belt vs a regular store bought belt. I ordered my first belt shortly after receiving my permit to carry and can tell the difference so much that I bought another belt from the Beltman and I'm considering buying another sometime this year. Different color's and styles.

JrHawk · April 22nd, 2008, 10:12 AM

I have the Wilderness, Beltman and a Milt Sparks belt. I will admit that besides having to many guns (

just kidding - you know thats not possible ) that I have to many belts and holsters. Anyway, I did have a few cheap belts up front that did not support my pistol correctly. I usually carry a government model 1911. I have found the Beltman, Sparks and Wilderness all do a great job of supporting my 1911's and are comfortable. I look at belts like shoes since I don't scrimp on having well made shoes for the right task. I might wear cowboy boots, dress shoes or hiking boots depending on the occasion but each pair is well made. The same goes for my belts. I wouldn't wear my Wilderness belt with dress slacks and a sport coat but love to wear it to a defensive pistol class where I will be getting dirty. Yeah I spent some dollars up front but guarantee you I won't have to buy another belt for a very long time to come.

April 22nd, 2008, 12:24 AM	#11
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,750	The better the belt, the better the carry...a 'solid' belt will give the support needed to eventually forget your sidearm is even there (well, almost)... __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

April 22nd, 2008, 08:54 AM	#12
fatboy97 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Land of 10k Lakes Posts: 1,067	I've been wearing cheap belts for year, and never had an issue, so I'm not sure about the back issues you've been having. Although I have to admit that since buying and wearing a belt from the Beltman - it's a night and day difference wearing a Beltman belt vs a regular store bought belt. I ordered my first belt shortly after receiving my permit to carry and can tell the difference so much that I bought another belt from the Beltman and I'm considering buying another sometime this year. Different color's and styles. __________________ 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

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April 22nd, 2008, 10:12 AM	#13
JrHawk Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 132	I have the Wilderness, Beltman and a Milt Sparks belt. I will admit that besides having to many guns ( just kidding - you know thats not possible ) that I have to many belts and holsters. Anyway, I did have a few cheap belts up front that did not support my pistol correctly. I usually carry a government model 1911. I have found the Beltman, Sparks and Wilderness all do a great job of supporting my 1911's and are comfortable. I look at belts like shoes since I don't scrimp on having well made shoes for the right task. I might wear cowboy boots, dress shoes or hiking boots depending on the occasion but each pair is well made. The same goes for my belts. I wouldn't wear my Wilderness belt with dress slacks and a sport coat but love to wear it to a defensive pistol class where I will be getting dirty. Yeah I spent some dollars up front but guarantee you I won't have to buy another belt for a very long time to come.