Choosing A Gun Belt - Page 2

HKkid · March 11th, 2009, 09:34 PM

I have also been told by a few guys I've talked to in the area here that the Wilderness belts are very good belts, and you can make them as tight as you want.

kpw · March 11th, 2009, 09:59 PM

Wilderness Belts are great. So are UBG's. I've got 2 of Nate's

bradktn · March 11th, 2009, 10:55 PM

Get the best holster belt you can afford. I believe a lot of the holster issues people post about are actually belt issues. I'd rather have a $30 holster on a $100 belt than a $100 holster on a $30 belt. My everyday belt is 1 3/4 inch bullhide beltman belt, since I wear jeans about every day. There is very little movement in the belt loops, and because it is so wide and thick, I don't have to cinch it super-tight to support a holster and accessories. I also have a Wilderness frequent flyer 5-stitch belt with I like, but the next time I order one I will get the plastic inserts, as it is a little too flexible for my tastes.

Old Padawan · March 11th, 2009, 11:43 PM

I own eight gunbelts. One is a wilderness 1 3/4" reinforced instructor belt and six Galco belts. One 1 3/4" leather, one 1 1/4" reinforced leather, five 1 1/2" leather and one 1 1/2" nylon 5 stitch instructors belt.
Buy a good one from Galco, Beltman, Rosen etc. I recommend a 1 1/2". Dont hesitate to spend 70 - 100 dollars for a leather one. They last a long time. For casual wear, the 1 1/2" 5 stitch nylon belts work well.`

Reicher · March 11th, 2009, 11:58 PM

As posted above----1.5" wilderness belt. About 35 buck

OrlandoDriver · March 12th, 2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by los

The Wilderness Instructor's Belt (3 or 5 stitch) is a great gun belt for the price.

I've used one for about 7 years without any issues.

I agree same belt i use.

T Bone · March 12th, 2009, 11:59 AM

I highly suggest a 5 stitch in 1.5 inch if you go Wilderness. It's the standard for them really, and only a $5 option. I have two of these, and a 3 stitch Frequent Flyer. 5 stitch is all I'll order from them in the future (not that these will ever wear out, but I might want a different color or lose weight

). I might also consider the stiffener, haven't tried it yet. Not nec. for a 5 inch 1911 IWB in my opinion, but if going OWB, depending on which holster, I might prefer a little more stiffness.

JimmyC4 · March 12th, 2009, 06:58 PM

To me, those instructor belts look like a gun belt, and I don't like that.

I wear a Liger Gun Belt, which I have found to go well with business casual clothing without looking like you just came from a shooting range. And, over the past two years I've found that they wear better than leather and have the stiffness to handle anything holstered up to a full size SIG.

Try one, and I think you'll be very satisfied.

Liger® Gun Belt - MAXPEDITION HARD-USE GEAR® (Primary innovator and premier manufacturer of outdoor, hunting and tactical nylon gear)

Der Alte · March 12th, 2009, 07:15 PM

One of if not the best holster belt available anywhere are the ones made by The Beltman. Look good, wear well and do the job.

peteG30 · March 27th, 2009, 10:03 AM

5.11 belt from OMB express $35.00, leather 1.5" cant beat that, very stiff belt great quality affordable belt.

March 11th, 2009, 11:43 PM	#14
Old Padawan Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 42	I own eight gunbelts. One is a wilderness 1 3/4" reinforced instructor belt and six Galco belts. One 1 3/4" leather, one 1 1/4" reinforced leather, five 1 1/2" leather and one 1 1/2" nylon 5 stitch instructors belt. Buy a good one from Galco, Beltman, Rosen etc. I recommend a 1 1/2". Dont hesitate to spend 70 - 100 dollars for a leather one. They last a long time. For casual wear, the 1 1/2" 5 stitch nylon belts work well.` __________________ Life is for the living, sleep is for the dead.

March 11th, 2009, 11:58 PM	#15
Reicher Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 82	As posted above----1.5" wilderness belt. About 35 buck __________________ "Manners are good when one may have to back up his actions with his life" Robert Heinlein"

March 12th, 2009, 11:59 AM	#17
T Bone Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Metropolitan Detroit Posts: 1,984	I highly suggest a 5 stitch in 1.5 inch if you go Wilderness. It's the standard for them really, and only a $5 option. I have two of these, and a 3 stitch Frequent Flyer. 5 stitch is all I'll order from them in the future (not that these will ever wear out, but I might want a different color or lose weight ). I might also consider the stiffener, haven't tried it yet. Not nec. for a 5 inch 1911 IWB in my opinion, but if going OWB, depending on which holster, I might prefer a little more stiffness. __________________ Regards, T Bone. "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety". Benjamin Franklin

March 12th, 2009, 07:15 PM	#19
Der Alte Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 1,230	One of if not the best holster belt available anywhere are the ones made by The Beltman. Look good, wear well and do the job. __________________ Its a shame that youth is wasted on the young.

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March 11th, 2009, 09:34 PM	#11
HKkid Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: COMO/Hannibal Posts: 226	I have also been told by a few guys I've talked to in the area here that the Wilderness belts are very good belts, and you can make them as tight as you want.

March 11th, 2009, 09:59 PM	#12
kpw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,116	Wilderness Belts are great. So are UBG's. I've got 2 of Nate's

March 11th, 2009, 10:55 PM	#13
bradktn Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 80	Get the best holster belt you can afford. I believe a lot of the holster issues people post about are actually belt issues. I'd rather have a $30 holster on a $100 belt than a $100 holster on a $30 belt. My everyday belt is 1 3/4 inch bullhide beltman belt, since I wear jeans about every day. There is very little movement in the belt loops, and because it is so wide and thick, I don't have to cinch it super-tight to support a holster and accessories. I also have a Wilderness frequent flyer 5-stitch belt with I like, but the next time I order one I will get the plastic inserts, as it is a little too flexible for my tastes.

March 12th, 2009, 06:58 PM	#18
JimmyC4 Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 1,864	To me, those instructor belts look like a gun belt, and I don't like that. I wear a Liger Gun Belt, which I have found to go well with business casual clothing without looking like you just came from a shooting range. And, over the past two years I've found that they wear better than leather and have the stiffness to handle anything holstered up to a full size SIG. Try one, and I think you'll be very satisfied. Liger® Gun Belt - MAXPEDITION HARD-USE GEAR® (Primary innovator and premier manufacturer of outdoor, hunting and tactical nylon gear)

March 27th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#20
peteG30 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 22	5.11 belt from OMB express $35.00, leather 1.5" cant beat that, very stiff belt great quality affordable belt.