Time for a new carry belt...

View · by **Exjay** on Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:12 pm

So due to my last carry belt going missing Ive been using a dress belt in hopes id find it. lets just say it time to fork over the $ for a replacement. My last one worked well it just wasnt my cup of tea.

Now my question is what are you using? What do/dont you like about it? There are a thousand people making belts what made you choose what you did?

I need something that can be used from everything from jeans and a tshirt to casual dress without looking out of place so leather is a must, I dont really wanna wait 2 months to recive it in the mail and I'd like to spend under $80. What are some good options?

View · by **Motoman** on Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:18 pm

Streichers in Plymouth has some good gun belts. I had a Gould and Goodrich, and now a 5.11. They both work well and are under $50.00.

View · by **Pat Cannon** on Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:44 pm

From viewtopic.php?f=26&t=26595&p=307644 :

Pat Cannon wrote:
EAJuggalo wrote:Order a Looper Leather from Westberg at http://www.unholstered.com/blade-tech-l ... eries.html I've had one for 5 years now and it's still fantastic. $44.99 and is a hell of a lot better than the Galco I had previously that I paid almost twice the price for.

+1 on the Looper belt and Unholstered.com. Plus, Ron apparently sprints to the post office within seconds of receiving your order.

View · by **rukwikenuf** on Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:53 pm

i have a Galco Instructor's Belt (although i'm not an instructor.... shhhh) and i like it. granted, it SCREAMS that i'm carrying a gun, but so what? so far, after a month of wearing that belt with a Gov't 1911 or a 6" 357, no issues

View · by **gyrfalcon** on Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:54 am

I was looking at buying this Safariland 851 but it was a bit expensive. I might get it at a later time though.

View · by **timwarner** on Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:15 am

I just got a comp-tac belt that is 2 thick pieces of leather, sewn together with a strip of kydex in the middle.

This sucker is stiff, and thick. But it keeps my OWB holster rigid and in the right place.
Down side: I can't tuck the tail into a belt loop, 2 layers of belt won't fit.

View · by **cobb** on Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:51 am

If you want cheap that will work, check out Cabalas. They have a $40 belt that they will put on sale occasionally for $20. The buckle is junk but if you have a 1 1/2 buckle laying around, Cabela's belt would work fine.

I have one that I have occasionally use over the last couple of years, so I cannot give an honest opinion as to it's durability.

View · by **afossum** on Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:32 am

http://www.peterscustomleather.com/35dollar.html
This guy posted a short time ago but got jumped on by people so deleted his initial post, if memory services.
I did order one and only had it a couple of weeks. But seems well made and at a reasonable price.

Al

View · by **EAJuggalo** on Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:00 am

Thanks Pat, saves me the time of having to re-type all that. I will add that a lot of double thick belts will be difficult to get through belt loops on anything but jeans. Also, most dress pants have 1.25" belt loops and most gun belts are at least 1.5". I'm going to be ordering another Looper this summer after 6 years or so with this one, the wife complains all the time that I only have one belt, with a belt this good what do I need others for.

View · by **solidgun** on Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:08 am

Just ordered 3 of these:

http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/ ... 3270060572

Very good belt for the price. Will not work too well with some kydex fitted slot holsters.

View · by **Exjay** on Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:15 pm

Has anyone here used a crossbreed belt? I see they offer what im looking for in 1.25" and I've had great customer service from them so im thinking about going with them

View · by **whiteox** on Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:14 pm

I've got one in brown and black with the Velcro lining. I like them but they're a little thick for dress clothes. I'd be willing to sell one or both for cheap.

View · by **Exjay** on Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:14 pm

whiteox wrote:I've got one in brown and black with the Velcro lining. I like them but they're a little thick for dress clothes. I'd be willing to sell one or both for cheap.

pm me what size they are and how much $.

View · by **justaguy** on Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:39 pm

I have a 1 1/4 and a 1 1/2 from the belt man. If they wear out I'm going back. I like the 1 1/2 better. I know the 1 1/4 is leather. The 1 1/2 might be horse.

http://thebeltman.net/

View · by **Pat Cannon** on Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:43 pm

Just saw this at Fleet Farm. If I'd realized my waist was the same size as a cow's neck I could have saved forty bucks!

Nylon Cow Collar
$8.99

* Nylon Cow Collar
* 1-3/4 in. x 44 in.
* Made of superior double-ply nylon
* Heat-sealed no-tear holes
* Durable & non-fading
* Made in the USA