Gun Belts

[Bikeguy]

I have one good quality belt, but I'm looking for another in a different color. Who do you guys reccomend as a source for a good quality, inexpensive, brown, 1.5 or 1.25 inch gun belt (how's that for specific?). I've seen a good many already (Hume, FIST, Rafters, etc.) I just want to know of any more options.

Thanks in advance!

 

[RCReecer]

Ken Null

Try a Ken Null belt. I've heard good things about them. I plan to purchase from him as soon as I figure out what I'll be using for CCW. He's also right here in GA.

K.L. Null's website

 

[Bikeguy]

Null's stuff is top notch, but I'm looking for something a little less expensive!

 

[swampgator]

Sam Andrews

 

[OF]

I am super happy with my Rafter-S cowhide 1.5". I can't believe it was as cheap as it was. $41 !

http://www.raftersgunleather.com/

- Gabe

 

[triggertime]

Aker B21

 

[Bikeguy]

Andrews' stuff is really nice too. My brother picked up one of his holsters at a show last year in McDonough, GA. The holster was very reasonably priced - but he doesn't have prices on his website! Any idea how much his belts go for? I may just wait and see if he is at the next big show in McDonough.

 

[geegee]

My two favorites are made by Mitch Rosen, and another by Milt Sparks. Both top notch, with Rosen being a little more expensive (though I don't see lower quality with the Sparks). geegee

 

[swampgator]

posted by Bikeguy:
The holster was very reasonably priced - but he doesn't have prices on his website! Any idea how much his belts go for?

I'd have to call him to find out. I don't have a printed catalog at the house anymore. I wanna say they run around $45-50 depending on options.

I grab my catalog tomorrow and bring it back home with me.

 

[sm]

Good sources above and from many of the fine holster makers as well.

I have two belts that work very well , one is from LLBean, the second is from Eddie Bauer. Heavy, thick , design for jeans other for khakis...$30-35 IIRC. I just happened upon this, they do not look like gun belts or advertise my IWB carry. Adds to low profile I prefer...I do use the narrower straps for khakis...guns and holsters stay in place.

 

[boing]

Taken from a post on your GunTalk thread:

Cheap Belts for Cheap Men: factory seconds from Don Hume. I think I'm gonna git me one.

 

[Bikeguy]

if only they had the factory seconds in my size in brown!

Think I'll probably end up with a Hume or Andrews.

Thanks for your help, guys!

 

[OF]

I had a 'factory error' belt from Don Hume. It was $12. The rivets had been installed backwards, but since the end of the belt overed them up, it was no big deal.

That belt was only a third the cost of my Rafter-S, but the Rafter-S is 10 times the belt that the Hume was. It was a waste of $12. I can buckle my belt on a pair of jeans without me in them, grab only the buckle and hold the pants up in the air like someone was standing in them.

- Gabe

 

[Serpico]

I have the Aker B21....only 32 bucks and one great belt....stiff polymer insert for support...plenty thick but not so thick that you have trouble sliding on holsters and mag carriers......

 

[Ed Brunner]

Just about any of your quality holster makers can make you a good belt. I have found that Uncle Mike makes a really good belt. You can see them at http://www.uncle-mikes.com/m_holsters_p.asp?grpky=86

You can usually look around and find them cheaper than his price. Only come in 1 1/4" though.

 

[DT Guy]

I like my Wilderness belt because it's whatever size I am that day
Larry

 

[Smoke]

Go find a saddlemaker in your area. Most good saddlemakers will make a belt to your specs. Usually reasonable as well. (They gotta do something with the scraps from making a saddle)

Most saddle makers belts will take you a little longer to "break in" but they will last you a lifetime. Probably your kid's lifetime as well.

 

[..]

any of the cow skins mentioned will work. if you want something infinitely adjustable and better than cowhide in some cases, get a wilderness instructors belt. www.thewilderness.com