Gun belt
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LUCKYDAWG13
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If you carry a full size pistol like a 1911 G19 then get a good gun belt it will help support the weight of the pistol
I can pick my pants up and make a hoop with the belt just in the loops It rely does help this is what I use https://www.bullhidebelts.com/collections/gun-belts
I can pick my pants up and make a hoop with the belt just in the loops It rely does help this is what I use https://www.bullhidebelts.com/collections/gun-belts
Pant belts are very light weight as a rule. They aren't designed to hold up any appreciable weight. A gun belt is thicker, stiffer and often wider. Some are lined with stiffeners. This allow the weight of the holstered gun to be better supported. It also help keep your pants up with the extra weight.
I've seen guys with wimpy pants belts constantly hitching their pants up. A dead give away someone is carrying and doesn't know what they are about.
I've seen guys with wimpy pants belts constantly hitching their pants up. A dead give away someone is carrying and doesn't know what they are about.
They're stiffer than regular belts, and yes, you should get one. A good belt makes a world of difference in carrying comfortably.
A regular leather belt will stretch under the weight of the gun. This will make the gun and holster stick out from your waist more and depending on the type of holster just getting out of the car or getting up from a chair could cause your gun to slip out of the holster. A gun belt is cut thicker and is a lot stiffer than the every day leather belt. This combination helps in supporting the weight of the holster and handgun thus keeping it close to your body.
entropy
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A good gun belt, whether leather or nylon, has a stiffener in it to keep it's shape and support the gun and accessories' weight.
I mentioned stiffeners, as did others. But you can also find what I call double thickness belts (basically two pieces of leather glued together) that are also heavy enough for a good gun belt.
Oh, and with regard to leather, it comes in different thickness. Try to get the thickest leather you can. It will not only work better, but will last longer. Truth is leather belts do stretch and wear out over time. But start with one that is well made from good materials and it will last a very long time if you take care of it.
We could do a whole thread on leather care (probably been done already). But like a firearm, leather needs care. But no manmade substance has the feel, smell, and even sometimes the sound (for ccw creaking leather might not be good, but for some reason the creak of leather just seems to go with the out of doors and especially horses) of good leather made into top rate products.
Oh, and with regard to leather, it comes in different thickness. Try to get the thickest leather you can. It will not only work better, but will last longer. Truth is leather belts do stretch and wear out over time. But start with one that is well made from good materials and it will last a very long time if you take care of it.
We could do a whole thread on leather care (probably been done already). But like a firearm, leather needs care. But no manmade substance has the feel, smell, and even sometimes the sound (for ccw creaking leather might not be good, but for some reason the creak of leather just seems to go with the out of doors and especially horses) of good leather made into top rate products.
Sunray
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Thickness and stiffness of the leather. Gun belts tend to be the same leather as holsters. 8 to 9 ounce. That's about 1/8" thick. One ounce equals 1/64" in thickness. Where on the cow the hide came from matters too.
The width isn't usually an issue. A 1" wide 8 ounce belt will be stronger than a regular dress belt of the same width.
"...Try to get the thickest leather you can..." No. 12 ounce(~ 3/16" thick) plus leather is far too thick.
"...a whole thread on leather care..." A whole forum you mean. snicker.
The width isn't usually an issue. A 1" wide 8 ounce belt will be stronger than a regular dress belt of the same width.
"...Try to get the thickest leather you can..." No. 12 ounce(~ 3/16" thick) plus leather is far too thick.
"...a whole thread on leather care..." A whole forum you mean. snicker.
I don't think I've ever seen a belt from 12 ounce leather. Ergo thickest you can. which as you mention will be 8 or 9.
Forum heck, volumes can be written on leather care, especially if we delve into the history. I don't care what anyone says, I love the smell of saddle soap.
bodam
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I use two layers of 7-8 ounce leather on the belts I make. All responses are right on point.
Everready73
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Wilderness Systems is a good one to check out
Fine Figure of a Man
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https://www.thebeltman.net/
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Very good products.
Beltman, Inc. - Bullhide CCW Gun Belts for Concealed …
https://www.thebeltman.net
Very good products.
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