Belts: Sparks vs. Rosen vs. Beltman

fairway1 · May 2nd, 2008, 11:00 AM

I have been wearing a Looper kydex belt since July, it is a great belt but is starting to look ugly. The edges are wearing and it really isn't pretty anymore. I also have a Beltman dual layer bullhide belt, but I only wear that when I wear tucked and my belt has to show. Anyway, I am looking at purchasing a new everyday wear belt to replace the Looper. Something that will still look good after a years wear. Does anybody currently have a Sparks or Rosen belt? How do they compare to the beltman? I think the prices are all inline. Another question, is the beltman horse hide a better belt than the dual layer bullhide? Any help is appreciated, thanks.

orangehole · May 2nd, 2008, 11:54 AM

As far as an everyday belt, Milt Sparks belts look great! I wear a dress shirt and tie everyday and the MS 1-1/4" black belt looks great with dress pants or Khakis and it does not look out of place. Rosen's belts are thicker which is nice but not what I look for in an everyday belt. I own a horsehide Beltman and that too works well as an everyday belt. Looper belts do show wear faster than others but they are so cheap that I overlook the issue.

retsupt99 · May 2nd, 2008, 12:54 PM

I mentioned on another thread my purchase of 2 Looper Law Enforcement Belts...they arrived yesterday! I am impressed with the firmness and overall look of them...for only $30?????...good buy. We'll see, over time, how they wear...

Stay armed...stay safe!

QKShooter · May 2nd, 2008, 02:43 PM

The Sparks belts are cut on a contour and are precurved for comfort which is a real nice plus.

fairway1 · May 2nd, 2008, 03:12 PM

Another question if anyone knows (I really didn't want to call them and bother them if I can help it) Does the Milt Sparks belts only come in 5 holes or 7 holes? And the hole spacing?

Pitmaster · May 2nd, 2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fairway1

Another question if anyone knows (I really didn't want to call them and bother them if I can help it) Does the Milt Sparks belts only come in 5 holes or 7 holes? And the hole spacing?

You can have them customize it for whatever you want. Its not a big deal. I've always made custom requests with no problems for belts.

Super Trucker · May 2nd, 2008, 05:42 PM

Do you have to wait as long for a Milt Sparks belt as you do a holster? That would be a deal breaker for me.

cdwolf · May 2nd, 2008, 05:49 PM

Any one of them in shark, it will last.

Looks good and don't scratch easy.

fairway1 · May 2nd, 2008, 06:01 PM

So shark is the way to go? I called Milt Sparks and asked about the holes, they said as many as you want, but the spacing remains the same, about 7/8" of an inch.

BikerRN · May 2nd, 2008, 07:18 PM

My advice is to order a Belt at the Same time you order the Holster.

That way it comes as a "matched set". Each maker cuts his leather a little different and 1.5" is not exactly 1.5". For example, I have a 1.5" Ted Blocker Belt yet my Del Fatti Holster with 1.5" Belt Slots is very loose on that Belt. On my Bruce Gibson Belt it takes two men and a boy to get the Holster on the Belt.

Just my $0.02.

Biker

May 2nd, 2008, 11:00 AM	#1
fairway1 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 134	Belts: Sparks vs. Rosen vs. Beltman I have been wearing a Looper kydex belt since July, it is a great belt but is starting to look ugly. The edges are wearing and it really isn't pretty anymore. I also have a Beltman dual layer bullhide belt, but I only wear that when I wear tucked and my belt has to show. Anyway, I am looking at purchasing a new everyday wear belt to replace the Looper. Something that will still look good after a years wear. Does anybody currently have a Sparks or Rosen belt? How do they compare to the beltman? I think the prices are all inline. Another question, is the beltman horse hide a better belt than the dual layer bullhide? Any help is appreciated, thanks.

May 2nd, 2008, 12:54 PM	#3
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,392	I mentioned on another thread my purchase of 2 Looper Law Enforcement Belts...they arrived yesterday! I am impressed with the firmness and overall look of them...for only $30?????...good buy. We'll see, over time, how they wear... Stay armed...stay safe! __________________ "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

May 2nd, 2008, 05:49 PM	#8
cdwolf VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MS Posts: 2,165	Any one of them in shark, it will last. Looks good and don't scratch easy. __________________ GUN CONTROL= I WANT TO BE THE ONE IN CONTROL OF THE GUN A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

May 2nd, 2008, 07:18 PM	#10
BikerRN VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 3,705	My advice is to order a Belt at the Same time you order the Holster. That way it comes as a "matched set". Each maker cuts his leather a little different and 1.5" is not exactly 1.5". For example, I have a 1.5" Ted Blocker Belt yet my Del Fatti Holster with 1.5" Belt Slots is very loose on that Belt. On my Bruce Gibson Belt it takes two men and a boy to get the Holster on the Belt. Just my $0.02. Biker __________________ If I knew I was going to get in to a gunfight I most ceratinly wouln't bring a handgun or two, and I don't know any smart person that does.

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May 2nd, 2008, 11:54 AM	#2
orangehole Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 289	As far as an everyday belt, Milt Sparks belts look great! I wear a dress shirt and tie everyday and the MS 1-1/4" black belt looks great with dress pants or Khakis and it does not look out of place. Rosen's belts are thicker which is nice but not what I look for in an everyday belt. I own a horsehide Beltman and that too works well as an everyday belt. Looper belts do show wear faster than others but they are so cheap that I overlook the issue.

May 2nd, 2008, 02:43 PM	#4
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,395	The Sparks belts are cut on a contour and are precurved for comfort which is a real nice plus.

May 2nd, 2008, 03:12 PM	#5
fairway1 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 134	Another question if anyone knows (I really didn't want to call them and bother them if I can help it) Does the Milt Sparks belts only come in 5 holes or 7 holes? And the hole spacing?

May 2nd, 2008, 05:42 PM	#7
Super Trucker Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 383	Do you have to wait as long for a Milt Sparks belt as you do a holster? That would be a deal breaker for me.

May 2nd, 2008, 06:01 PM	#9
fairway1 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 134	So shark is the way to go? I called Milt Sparks and asked about the holes, they said as many as you want, but the spacing remains the same, about 7/8" of an inch.