Please help me choose between the following:

AH · April 14th, 2008, 03:47 PM

Galco Dress Belt SB3; $70
"1 1/2 inch wide, with top and lining of premium saddle leather, this is a dress belt designed to carry the weight of a handgun.

Available in havana brown and black with a nickel-plated solid brass buckle or tan with solid brass buckle."

or

Galco CSB7 COP BELT; $60
"1 1/2” Cop holster belt is constructed of full grain cowhide lined with premium center cut steerhide. Designed to support the weight of a handgun. Includes nickel-plated solid brass buckle.
Available in black. "

and

MB1 MATRIX BELT; $30
"The 1 1/2" wide MB1 Matrix™ belt is made of BioThane(R). It won't crack or peel, won't soak up sweat and will remain flexible and black in color over its lifetime. Like the Matrix holster line, this synthetic belt has the appearance of leather. "

Am very tempted to go by price and apperance and go for the SB3 Dress belt..is this a very good belt?

Wasabi · April 14th, 2008, 04:40 PM

Nothing at all against those belts but do yourself a huge favor before you purchase and checkout the belts from The Beltman.

Gun Belts by The Belt Man

Resurgam · April 14th, 2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wasabi

Nothing at all against those belts but do yourself a huge favor before you purchase and checkout the belts from The Beltman.

Gun Belts by The Belt Man

+1 on the Beltman. Otherwise, I'd go for the SB3. Choosing a belt that is going to be responsible for toting your companion is no place to "save" 10 or 20 bucks.

socuban · April 14th, 2008, 06:59 PM

I just received 2 Beltman belts and I like them so far. They're nice with casual wear.

That Galco SB3 dress belt looks real nice. I need a couple of nice dress gun belts and that's probably what I'll get.

edit; SB1 1-1/4" looks more like a dress belt.

AH · April 15th, 2008, 03:46 AM

The 1.75 Bullhide Belt with an internal stiffener seems to be a great idea but not sure if they are the best with a suit?! Anyone that use this with a suit?

Anubis · April 15th, 2008, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AH

The 1.75 Bullhide Belt with an internal stiffener seems to be a great idea but not sure if they are the best with a suit?! Anyone that use this with a suit?

No suit I've ever had would accommodate a belt of width 1.50 inches.

David in FL · April 15th, 2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AH

The 1.75 Bullhide Belt with an internal stiffener seems to be a great idea but not sure if they are the best with a suit?! Anyone that use this with a suit?

I'd recommend a 1 1/4" belt for dress wear.

+1 on the beltman. I have 2 of his, one 1 1/2" that I wear with jeans and a 1 1/4" that's perfect for dress. FWIW, I find the 1 1/4" just as stiff and supportive as the 1 1/2" for IWB carry.

What type of gun/rig? An additional internal stiffener isn't usually necessary with these belts unless you're carrying a pretty large, all steel pistol OWB......

Bark'n · April 15th, 2008, 05:53 PM

I have a 1.5 inch double bullhide that works great in anything up to chino's or khaki's... (dress casual) never tried with suit but probably wouldn't fit.

Certainly the 1.75 inch would not fit a suit. (Unless it's a 1970's era leisure suit!)

If going for a suit, I'd go with the 1.25 inch double bullhide with the plastic stiffener.

sass20485 · April 15th, 2008, 06:12 PM

Another +1 for Beltman I have several in 1 1/2 and 1/1/4. The 1 1/4 i wear with my dress slacks. His basic bull hide belts are plenty stiff and strong enough. I carry a G 27 in an Mtac.

Gideon · April 15th, 2008, 11:07 PM

I ordered this for wear with Sunday best. It's $79 from Concealco Leather. Expensive but I think it'll last me forever. I think the beltman belts are great for more casual dress.

April 14th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#2
Wasabi Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 358	Nothing at all against those belts but do yourself a huge favor before you purchase and checkout the belts from The Beltman. Gun Belts by The Belt Man __________________ NRA Life Member

April 14th, 2008, 06:59 PM	#4
socuban Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peanut Island, FL Posts: 200	I just received 2 Beltman belts and I like them so far. They're nice with casual wear. That Galco SB3 dress belt looks real nice. I need a couple of nice dress gun belts and that's probably what I'll get. edit; SB1 1-1/4" looks more like a dress belt. Last edited by socuban; April 14th, 2008 at 08:16 PM.

April 15th, 2008, 05:53 PM	#8
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,619	I have a 1.5 inch double bullhide that works great in anything up to chino's or khaki's... (dress casual) never tried with suit but probably wouldn't fit. Certainly the 1.75 inch would not fit a suit. (Unless it's a 1970's era leisure suit!) If going for a suit, I'd go with the 1.25 inch double bullhide with the plastic stiffener. __________________ -Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish."

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April 15th, 2008, 06:12 PM	#9
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,496	Another +1 for Beltman I have several in 1 1/2 and 1/1/4. The 1 1/4 i wear with my dress slacks. His basic bull hide belts are plenty stiff and strong enough. I carry a G 27 in an Mtac.