What Belt do you wear?

[Alphazulu6]

Most of the heavy Morano belts work just as well as any tactical belt for carrying because a well made belt is a well made belt.

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

I never understood all the brewhaha surrounding belts. So long as whatever is around your waist gives you adequate support, who cares?

I felt the same way at first. After wearing a cheap walmart belt and having it stretch, sag, and pull the holes out about a half inch after a couple weeks I got one from gunners alley This one. It's held up very well, holds the holster tight to the body, and looks sharp. I'll probably try a wilderness belt next for more casual wear.

 

[RobZ71LM7]

Uncle Mikes 1.5" wilderness belt knock-off.

 

[mustanger98]

I make my own belts 1.25" wide from 10oz. veg. tanned cowhide... usually cut from a double shoulder. I have three- one in slick dark brown, one in dark brown with a border stamping, and one in black basketstamp. Which one I wear depends more on my mood than on whether or not I'm packin'. My main buckle is by Montana Silversmiths. Whether I'm packin' or not, I've had no trouble with belts I made. Holsters vary with the sidearm I choose which depends on what I'm doing that day... I might also choose a cartridge belt. If no cartridge belt, I have a belt slide that holds a full 6rd reload for .357mag.

 

[C96]

I've been wearing Ted Blocker belts for the past fifteen years. A couple in 1.25 and a couple in 1.5 inch width. Ted puts in seven holes on 0.75 inch centers rather than the usual five on 1.0 inch centers. It does make adjustments a bit finer.

If you are carrying something relatively heavy like a 1911, it is nice to have the proper amount of tension on the belt.

allan

 

[Bartholomew Roberts]

Milt Sparks. Two 1.5" and one 1.25"

 

[Black Majik]

Milt Sparks 1.5"

 

[strat81]

Rafter S. Great belt, good price but bad customer service

I too have a Rafter S belt. Feels like it's made from half the skin on the cow, very sturdy, good finish and quality, and great price. I disagree about the customer service: I received very good customer service as I had some special needs at the time and they met them very well. You can tell it's a small mom & pop operation, not a big company with a call center.

I highly recommend them.

 

[The Deer Hunter]

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t..._redir&parentType=index&indexId=cat20817&rid=

 

[mikeyinokc]

I wear one made by Looper Leather in Oklahoma City. It is a 1.5 inch, double thickness with a liner of kydex in between the two thicknesses of leather. Very sturdy belt, does not go into the "banana" shape most belts do after some time of wear. The best part is they are only $29.00.

http://www.looperleather.com/

 

[PH/CIB]

Will not bend or crumple under load, tough and dependable and only$10 plus $10 shipping and handling for a total of $20.

http://www.handgunholsters.net

 

[Erik]

Rafter S or Wilderness depending on if I want to run leather or nylon.

 

[gyp_c2]

well...

...Wilderness mostly, 1.5...I'm gonna' go to the thinner one though...The 1.5 digs into my side on a hell-drive...guess I'm gettin' old...

 

[John C]

Rafter S gunleather belt here. I just got it an hour ago, and I have to say that it exceeded my expectations. I also have Beltman horsehide, and it's a fantastic belt, too.

You can't go wrong with either of these.

-John

 

[asknight]

Bowen Knife Company

I'll give another shameless plug for Bowen Knife Company. They're local to me and I know the folks that run the place, they're fine people.

I've been wearing my wide (1-9/16" $23.00) garrison style belt with a wide single edge stainless buckle knife (2-7/8" $36.00) daily for over 6 years now. Actually I think it's been longer than that since I quit counting. I've come to trust this belt like no other with absolutely no complaints. The belt has exhibited minimal stretching, and they made it to fit me. Just give them your waist size and they'll size you one to allow for normal weight fluctuations unlike some other brands where if you order a 36" belt, you'll be using the first or last hole on it, with no room for a pound or two gain or loss.

Another thing that annoys me with other belts as they don't leave enough tongue to tuck into the first or second belt loop securing the buckle overall. Bowen does.

The gravy with a Bowen is that you'll have an additional means of self defense, a super sturdy gun belt is just a peripheral to the product. Who doesn't need that?!

 

[BsChoy]

I'll second the uncle mikes take off on the 1.5 wilderness belt. Funtional, very adjustable and cheaper!!