BamaSteve

Okay, so I did a little searching and I'm having a hard time finding info on my particular question. I did my taxes today, and found out I'm getting a lot more back than I thought I would!! So I figure that I'll make the dive for a decent gun belt, most likely Beltman. Anyway, on to my question...

I'm trying to decide what size to get, 1-1/4 or 1-1/2? I plan to get velcro attached and get some v-clips for when I wanna tuck in my shirt. I gather that most people have the 1-1/2 but I'm thinking I might prefer a smaller 1-1/4 like I currently have, but I don't want to get a belt that is too small and defeat the purpose. I carry IWB 99% of the time, but will occasionally carry OWB at the range and such. Any info is appreciated!!!

This will be for carrying a M&P9c

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JerryM

Hi Steve,

It might help if you would tell what gun you are going to carry.

I nearly always use a 1.25" belt as some of my pants will not accept a 1.5" belt.
I have not found that the smaller belt sags, but I do not carry a steel 1911 5". I am using RafterS belts.

The heaviest gun that I normally carry is a SA LW SS Compact 1911. Sometimes I do carry a steel Kimber Compact 1911. The 1.25 inch belts do fine for either gun without sagging. I also use that belt with holsters that have 1.5" belt slots. Again the holsters do not slide around, and overall I prefer the 1.25" belt as long as it is a double layer belt intended for carrying.

You will get different opinions, but that is my personal experience.

Regards,
Jerry

BamaSteve

Good point...I'll also edit my original post, but currently I carry a M&P9c. So it's a relatively small gun, compared to a 1911 anyhow.

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David in FL

I own both. I wear the 1.5" with jeans and the 1.25" with Dockers and the like. I carry IWB and honestly can't tell any difference in the performance of the two.

If I had to choose only one, it'd be the 1.25".

OWB might make a bigger difference......but for 1% of the time, I'd rather have the versatility of the narrower belt.

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JerryM

I should have stated I carry OWB over 95% of the time. No problems with the 1.25".

Regards,
Jerry

trayzor

1.25" for both belts. I wear dress pants 5 days a week and jeans on weekend. The 1.25" works best for all occasions.

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Katoom

What are your holsters made for? I would match the belt to holster (or the holster to the belt).

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rottkeeper

Remember when you check the loops in you britches even if they will except a 1.5'' belt, if the belt is straining the loops during movement the loops can start tearing on you. Good luck

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AllAmerican

1.5" for me. I carry mostly OWB. Works fine for IWB too.

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