[BrentK]

I'm looking for a 1.5" wide leather (casual) belt for my Highnoon holster and Steyr M40. I've found plenty of them on the internet, with prices ranging from $35 to well over $100, most with descriptions saying that they're "good" because of this feature or that material. I don't know what makes a good gun belt, or how much I need to spend to get one that won't sag. Is it possible to get a good belt for about $50? If so, from where? :confused:

[Preacherman]

Check out the work belts at Wal-Mart... I used to use Alessi and Hume belts, but after discovering these cheapies, I use them almost exclusively. They're thick, heavy leather, and do a great job of keeping a holster in place. Best of all, they're about $12.00 apiece! :D

[Redlg155]

I've gotten some good ones at Walmart as well. A cowboy boot store is also a good place to check if you have one in your town. They usually have tons of good leather belts for decent prices.

Good Shooting
Red

[Shmackey]

One word: Wilderness (http://www.thewilderness.com/Pages/belts.html). I got their 1.5" Instructor belt with the 5-stitch option a couple of weeks ago. It's just about perfect. $35 plus shipping meant it was $42 to my door, pretty quickly.

[doctorhumbert]

www.raftersgunleather.com

[JSR]

I bought an 1 1/2 Carhartt for $20 bucks at Sportsmans Warehouse that works great.
Jeff

[Kentucky Rifle]

I have two Rafter shark skin belts. Best I've ever owned.

KR

[Dr.Rob]

Triple K makes a darn good leather gun belt for the money.

[doctorhumbert]

KR. Hey! a member from a Louisville. I have permanent residency in Prospect Kentucky. Where are you at Kentucky Rifle? Have you noticed that there is NO indoor range in Louisville.

[Waitone]

Google up Wild Bill's Holsters.

He has what appears to be a masters thesis on gun belts. Read it then make your own decision.

Wild Bill's does outstanding work at a reasonable price.

[kentucky bucky]

FILSON has a great double thickness harness leather belt that looks great with a pair of casual dress pants or jeans. It's around $50.00, but well worth the money. It is stiff and won't roll down with a little weight. Me and my brother-in-law both have one and love them. I think their website is www.filson.com.

[B27]

After trying a bunch of both more and less expensive belts, I've finally settled on the Ranger style belts from www.epsaddlery.com as being my favorites of the lot.
They will sell you a double thickness if you want but I have found their single thickness belt perfectly fine for hauling a P220 and spare mag around every day.

[AndABeer]

http://www.donhume.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=DH&Category_Code=TB

and my favorite

http://www.donhume.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=DH&Product_Code=B109-L.5&Category_Code=DB

call them and they sometimes can put you in touch with a nearby distributor that will ship it to you cheaper then they will

[Jason Demond]

I got a Hume double thickness lined belt for Christmas two years ago, and it still looks new.
http://www.donhume.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/b109.jpg

[MoNsTeR]

www.raftersgunleather.com

[4v50 Gary]

I've got a thick Galco belt that is about 1" tall and 1/4" thick. It looks like a dress belt and you can't tell that it's really a gun belt. However, if you're not wearing shirt & tie, go the route Preacherman speaks as cheap means more $ for more ammo.

[Standing Wolf]

I've been happy with belts from http://www.mitchrosen.com

They come pre-curved to fit better, and mine are slightly narrower at the buckle than the back, so they look better with dress trousers.

[CZ 75 BD]

www.gun-holsters.com John O'Rourke makes great products. Support the individual craftsmen in our sport.

[Dr. J]

You might try Maverick Gun Leather (http://www2.itexas.net/~mgl).

They make a great-looking product that seems to last forever.

[Coronach]

Ditto, RafterS.

Well made, pretty, comfortable, and inexpensive.

Mike

[Gordon Fink]

How about Milt Sparks? Their belts are a little pricey but very sturdy. I’ve had mine for about a month now, and it makes my old department-store belt (which served me well for over 10 years) feel like a flimsy mock belt.

~G. Fink

[BrentK]

Thanks everyone for your great suggestions! :D

After asking for suggestions, and receiving so many good ones, I feel a little embarrassed to say that I went with something completely different. :o

Based on price, color (really wanted dark brown), construction and return policy, I went with Kirkpatrick Leather. In case anyone cares, here's a link (http://www.kirkpatrickleather.com/product/h_tss.htm) that shows the belt. Not a good picture, though.

Thanks!

[Flashpoint]

You would have to be blind not to find someone selling nice leather belts up there. I pick up a 1.5" wide extra think belt off a discount rack in a leather store for $5. I wish I would have bought all they had and sold them on ebay or something, all well you live and you learn.

[pistolwhipped]

I bought a couple belts from Aker Leather. I guess they are still around.

[Safety First]

Be sure to check out Wildbills concealment for a belt before you decide. I have only purchased one gun belt and it was from Wildbills. He is running a sale right now,so check out his web site, www.wildbillsconcealment.com, and oh did I mention he has SALE going right now?

[Skunkabilly]

I like RafterS but they are a little thick for some of my holster loops.

Does it have to be leather? I like my Wilderness rockclimbing poser belt.