Don't Forget a High Quality Gun Belt

[Maximum1]

In addition to whatever carry gun you like along and quality holster don't forget to a high gun belt... I use Milt Spark belts but you may like other manufactures but the point remains... A high quality belt is as important as your other equipment.

[Chuck123]

Your right! A good holster and a good quality gun belt is a must. The best gun belt I found for less than $150.00 was at A.E Nelson Leather Company in Scio, Oregon. http://www.nelsonleather.com/ I had a custom made gun belt made with a piece of spring steel sown in it for approximately $55.00.

Chuck

[Handgun Midas]

I use a pretty thick leather jobbie that I got at Nissan when I worked there briefly.
It says Nissan on it.

I didn't even buy it, my bro bought it for me; prolly paid $15.
It supports my P345 well. I cannot feel the weight of the gun with this belt.
This belt rocks.

[zoom6zoom]

I'm very happy with my belts from The Beltman (http://thebeltman.net)

[Frandy]

Another vote for the Beltman! (Jim Speidel). Top quality and a really good guy!

[Devonai]

I'm quite happy with the clothesline rope I'm using now, thank you.

[Flopsy]

I got my belt at Structure, a men's outfitter at the mall. It's a sort of stylish place, but this is a thick black leather belt that goes with suits and also holds up my piece. Good leather is where you find it...

[Ares45]

I couldn't agree more. I good sturdy belt is just as important if not more so than a quality holster. Makes all the difference in comfort and ride. If you haven't got yourself a "carry specific" belt you don't know what you're missing.

Check out The Wilderness Instructors belt if you're looking for a quality casual carry belt. I use mine for both IPSC and bluejeans carry. Love it.

[Fly320s]

I like Milt Sparks and Ed Brown belts. I have one of each.

[C96]

Most of mine are from Ted Blocker. Good stuff. He puts in seven holes on 3/4 inch centers.
Makes it easier to get a good fit when carrying a heavy piece.

I have one from Kramer, had him do the seven hole thing to it.

allan

[ezypikns]

Both have a plastic stiffener between the layers of leather. Best belts I've ever owned. No sag no matter what's carried on them. Great looking too. 75.00 each and worth every penny.

[VWTim]

I've been wearing an Aker B21 for almost 2 years now, holding up great, and they're a bargain at $35 from Galls. IYou guys that are using dept store belts really owe it to yourself to try a solid double layer "gun belt" The difference is amazing. I thought my old belt worked good, but then it got even better.

[thebaldguy]

Rafter S Gunleather and Belts. The black sharkskin wears and looks great.

[modifiedbrowning]

Another happy Rafter S cutomer here. Excellent belts at a good price.

[Mac Attack]

I totally agree with you all. For years I tried using a standard Macy's purchased belt as my CCW belt. I always found myself bothered by how the weight of the holster and gun would cause my pants to sag. I tried several types from 1.5 inch wide belts to 1.75 in both leather any nylon and none seemed to do a good job. I purchased a Wilderness Instructors belt and it seemed sturdy enough but not the type of belt I would wear to work.

I heard all the rumors about belts and figured, what the heck, so I placed an order for one. My quoted time was 16 weeks but I received my belt in 3 or 4 weeks! I love my Sparks belt and am darn glad that I purchased one. I wear it nearly everyday for work and play and highly recommend them to anyone and everyone. They are more expensive but the expense is worth the gain.

Mac

[lance22]

Gun belt! Thanks for starting the thread as this is something not stressed enough. The best, most expensive holster will not do it's intended job on a thin and wimpy department store belts.

+1 on the beltman, though I have three Bob Mernickle belts that I enjoy most every day.
http://www.mernickleholsters.com/bm_belts.html