What gunbelt would you recommend?

[DerbyDale]

blackcash88 wrote: I had a piece of garbage belt from Crossbreed and I replaced it with a fantastic belt from Desantis.

 

[BikerRN]

The Ranch Cowboy in me, as well as former bullrider, favors leather belts over nylon any day of the week.

When people order a Milt Sparks, Mitch Rosen, or Matt Del Fatti Holster I tell them to spend the money and buy a belt from the same maker. Once they have a few holsters and belts they can "mix and match" as needed.

The people that make my Holsters also make my Belts.

BikerRN

 

[blackcash88]

You, too, DerbyDale?

 

[DerbyDale]

No... I have no problems with Crossbreed.

I was simply highlighting yet one more of your Crossbreed rants. There are so many, its getting hard to take you seriously.

 

[NG VI]

I just got one from Gunner's Alley, it was 70.00, and it's awesome.

 

[arflattop]

The Beltman -- 1.5" with 7 holes for IWB carry

 

[ravencon]

I've been pleased with the several belts I've gotten over the years from Milt Sparks.

I got a belt from Bulman when I ordered a holster from them. NOT recommended. The belt is not very durable, it is very prone to abrasion from ordinary usage.

As an aside, the Bulman's holster is OK. But they substantially misrepresented their fulfillment time for the order. I won't do business with them again.

 

[DZL HOG]

I wear a Comp-tac belt with my Comptac holsters. 1.5" wide, kydex reinforced black leather with tapered ends. Its a thick strong belt.
I carry my XD9 4" model in a paddle holster 9 Oclock(on hip), or in a MTAC IWB holster at 8 oclock or so(just behind hip).
The belt has a nice smooth look to it. I bought it for carry duty, but it does work as a dress belt also. I dont dress formal very often, but it did come in handy when I had to wear my suit to a wedding.
Ill probly get a more dressy belt(shark skin maybe), when this one gets scratched up too much to wear in formal situations. Buts its working fine for now.

Matt

 

[blackcash88]

I got a belt from Bulman when I ordered a holster from them. NOT recommended. The belt is not very durable, it is very prone to abrasion from ordinary usage.

Sounds EXACTLY like the Crossbreed holster my friend had and hated. Complete crap.

 

[ScratchnDent]

Mostly, I wear a 5.11 operator belt. The nylon is quieter with the leather pancake holsters I prefer, it's infinitely adjustable, and doubles as an excellent but short tow strap, lol.

 

[SCKimberFan]

+++ For the beltman. The quality is top notch. I carry a Kimber 45 or an SA XD9 and don't have any weight issues at all.

 

[CajunBass]

Count me as another "The Beltman" fan. I just got my second one from him and they are both first class. Not only does he make a good product, he has answered all email I've sent him and personally thanks me for my business.

 

[Frandy]

Yup, Beltman:

http://www.thebeltman.net/

I have four in bullhide (one each in brown and black; 1 1/2 and 1 3/4) and one in horsehide.

Oh, and Jim makes really nice holsters too. He made this one (and the knife sheath) in elephant hide for me:

 

[blackcash88]

Beautiful! That's the kind of stuff Crossbreed could only wish for, but they'll never get there!

 

[DWARREN123]

For a regular casual belt for carry I like 5.11 belts. Picked up one at the U.S. Cav store for $25 and works quite well but is very stiff.

 

[Telesway]

Okay, since about once a month or so I have to wear a suit I've decided to go with Beltman 7-holes and 1,5". So, what material and thickness is most recommended and why? Bullhide double thickness?

 

[Deacon Blues]

I'm a big fan of the Wilderness Instructor belt, but I also appreciate good leather. I haven't pulled the trigger on a Beltman piece mainly because it seems really thick. Those who have them, would you say it's significantly thicker than other gun belts? I don't have much use for a belt that won't fit my holsters.

 

[Tifosi]

Use both Rafter S and Beltman, you can go wrong with either. Rafter S sharkskin is really nice and durable.

 

[strat81]

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