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Agape · May 21st, 2009, 08:26 PM

Hello I am looking for a not so expensive gun belt. I carry a ruger GP100 and have a Bianchi Shadow II holster. I was thinking about the wilderness instructor or Bianchi has belts not to expensive. Any recommendations? Cannot afford Beltman right now. My last belt I used was from someone in the local flee market who makes them and just doesn't hold up.

Hotbrass · May 21st, 2009, 11:52 PM

Comptac makes a very nice belt for $75. I got mine in less than a week.

highoctane · May 22nd, 2009, 02:43 AM

Ive got a crossbreed belt and love it. I think it was about 60 or 70 dollars. If that is to expensive ive heard nothing but good things about the wilderness belts you are looking at.

PackinTiger · May 22nd, 2009, 09:02 AM

I have a wilderness instructor's belt - 5 stitch version. I like it very much, and it is very comfortable. It is easily adjustable, looks much better than I was expecting, does a great job supporting my iwb gun and holster and was only $40 bucks. Furthermore, it was shocking to me how much of a difference a stiff gun belt makes for carrying everyday.

I am currently waiting on my Beltman, and I expect it to be even better. That being said, I wanted the Wilderness belt to have an option for when you don't want to wear a nice leather belt. However, it actually looks pretty decent with a pair of jeans.

Good luck, and get a gun belt. You won't regret it.

scott314 · May 22nd, 2009, 09:33 AM

+1 for the Wilderness Instructor. I can't believe what a difference it makes over my thick leather belt from Kohls. I will never carry again without a proper belt.

jim · May 22nd, 2009, 12:18 PM

I like my Aker gun belt that I got from Galls...took about a week.
Aker® Leather Dress Belt - LP224 : Galls

sigmanluke · May 22nd, 2009, 12:30 PM

+1 on the CrossBreed belt, I've heard lots of good things about them. I just ordered mine this week! I got a black belt with no velcro, I believe it was right around 68.00 including shipping.

Ricebrnr · May 22nd, 2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim

I like my Aker gun belt that I got from Galls...took about a week.
Aker® Leather Dress Belt - LP224 : Galls

+1 if you want a nice dressy looking leather belt.

Otherwise the Wilderness instructor's belt for less formal.

Both relatively inexpensive and on the Aker I like mine very much.

Upland man · May 22nd, 2009, 01:49 PM

FWIW I have gotten my best belts and only paid half of what has been listed here by going to local saddle makers. If you live in near a rural area look ask around for saddle repair and makers. These guy usually do it as a hobby but they make incrediable belts. Explain to them that you want a extra thick belt or a belt made from harness leather. A local guy here made be a gorgeous belt from latigo colored harness leather it is amazing and the best gunbelt I have ever had. Cost $50. Made from other regular colors is $35. And I took him a belt I had worn for years so he made it custom. Give it a try.

JerryM · May 22nd, 2009, 03:11 PM

I looked at some Amish leather belts on ebay. They are single layer, but 10 -12 oz. They are going for about $20 plus 5 or $6 postage.
If I wanted one fast, I would give one of those a try.

I am sure they are not equal to the double layer belts we normally use, but you don't have to wait a month or two. I have not seen one.

Regards,
Jerry

May 21st, 2009, 08:26 PM	#1
Agape Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 81	looking for belt Hello I am looking for a not so expensive gun belt. I carry a ruger GP100 and have a Bianchi Shadow II holster. I was thinking about the wilderness instructor or Bianchi has belts not to expensive. Any recommendations? Cannot afford Beltman right now. My last belt I used was from someone in the local flee market who makes them and just doesn't hold up.

May 21st, 2009, 11:52 PM	#2
Hotbrass Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Far Far away Posts: 365	Comptac makes a very nice belt for $75. I got mine in less than a week. __________________ Keep your powder dry

May 22nd, 2009, 09:02 AM	#4
PackinTiger Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: GA Posts: 38	I have a wilderness instructor's belt - 5 stitch version. I like it very much, and it is very comfortable. It is easily adjustable, looks much better than I was expecting, does a great job supporting my iwb gun and holster and was only $40 bucks. Furthermore, it was shocking to me how much of a difference a stiff gun belt makes for carrying everyday. I am currently waiting on my Beltman, and I expect it to be even better. That being said, I wanted the Wilderness belt to have an option for when you don't want to wear a nice leather belt. However, it actually looks pretty decent with a pair of jeans. Good luck, and get a gun belt. You won't regret it. __________________ Glock 30 IWB Tucker Gunleather - Texas Heritage "In God we trust, everyone else keep your hands where I can see them!"

May 22nd, 2009, 12:30 PM	#7
sigmanluke Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 1,640	+1 on the CrossBreed belt, I've heard lots of good things about them. I just ordered mine this week! I got a black belt with no velcro, I believe it was right around 68.00 including shipping. __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson

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May 22nd, 2009, 02:43 AM	#3
highoctane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: tn Posts: 614	Ive got a crossbreed belt and love it. I think it was about 60 or 70 dollars. If that is to expensive ive heard nothing but good things about the wilderness belts you are looking at.

May 22nd, 2009, 09:33 AM	#5
scott314 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 60	+1 for the Wilderness Instructor. I can't believe what a difference it makes over my thick leather belt from Kohls. I will never carry again without a proper belt.

May 22nd, 2009, 12:18 PM	#6
jim Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: florida Posts: 15	I like my Aker gun belt that I got from Galls...took about a week. Aker® Leather Dress Belt - LP224 : Galls

May 22nd, 2009, 01:49 PM	#9
Upland man Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 51	FWIW I have gotten my best belts and only paid half of what has been listed here by going to local saddle makers. If you live in near a rural area look ask around for saddle repair and makers. These guy usually do it as a hobby but they make incrediable belts. Explain to them that you want a extra thick belt or a belt made from harness leather. A local guy here made be a gorgeous belt from latigo colored harness leather it is amazing and the best gunbelt I have ever had. Cost $50. Made from other regular colors is $35. And I took him a belt I had worn for years so he made it custom. Give it a try.

May 22nd, 2009, 03:11 PM	#10
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,693	I looked at some Amish leather belts on ebay. They are single layer, but 10 -12 oz. They are going for about $20 plus 5 or $6 postage. If I wanted one fast, I would give one of those a try. I am sure they are not equal to the double layer belts we normally use, but you don't have to wait a month or two. I have not seen one. Regards, Jerry