morintp

I'm debating whether or not I should get the internal stiffener on a 1.5" bullhide belt. I carry a 229, normally low to medium ride height. Are there really any drawbacks to adding the stiffener?

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CEW58

My Beltman has the internal stiffener and it works great! No drawbacks that I can tell.

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morintp

Thanks! I didn't think there were, but wanted to be sure before I submit my order. I'd get horsehide without the stiffener, but my daughter would never forgive me for wearing a horse.

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David in FL

I have both a 1 1/2" and a 1 1/4" bullhide, neither with internal stiffeners and can't imagine needing any additional stiffening.

A quick call to Jim to talk about it might put your mind at ease though. He won't steer you wrong.

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jarhead79

With double thick belts, bordering on 1/4 inch thick, there's no need for anything inside it. It's plenty stiff by itself.

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Pizza Bob

No stiffner needed. The downside of adding a stiffner - and this is moreso if you're a "widebody" - is that the belt can't contour to your body as it wears-in. Look at your leather belts that you have worn for a while - if you lay it out flat, it describes an arc. If there were a plastic stiffner in the belt, it couldn't do that and it would be uncomfortable to wear under some conditions. Jim's bullhide belts are plenty stiff enough as is.

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boricua

I don't think it needs it, but if you want it in it, then go for it.

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CornstalkCop

I've got both a horse and bull...go with bull, they are just as good and a bit cheaper. No stiffiner.

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runningman

I recommend the internal stiffner. I have one and it's my favorite belt.

It took a little while to "break in" but it turned out to be one of my better purchases.

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Dakota97

If you like it, go for it. Personally I have found that I don't need the stiffener as i like the belt to conform to my body as I wear it.