Good gun belt

Vinney47 · Feb 9, 2014

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I'm having trouble finding much, the search function for these forums is terrible. So, my apologies for bringing it up again.

Looking for opinions on a good belt to hang a holster for concealed carry, would need it to be 1.5" or less. Will be for a M&P 9c. No general preference on material, would like it to have a simple buckle (easy on, easy off). Due to my job (I work at a hospital), I have to leave my gun in the car and most of my carry time comes on weekends only, but I still want the belt to be stiff and not sag after being worn a bit. Want to pay $40 or less, maybe up to $60.

What do you like? what have you tried that didn't work? I already have the holster figured out, just looking for a new belt.

Thanks.

SJshooter · Feb 9, 2014

Your search begins and ends at thebeltman.net

He is a bit more expensive than you are looking for, but then again his belt will last forever and continually impress. If you want to conceal, you need to invest in a good belt, even if it means spending a bit more upfront.

Philadelphia Patriot · Feb 10, 2014

I like the Jake Belt by Theis Holsters. I have one in black and one in brown.

flyrobb · Feb 10, 2014

Check out Lobo Gun Leather. It will be just shy of $60 shipped and around 6 weeks but worth the wait. His has a tapered tongue which you may or may not like but it's a very sturdy belt. You might try BullHideBelts.com. I don't own one but lots to choose from.

http://lobogunleather.com/

rock_castle · Feb 10, 2014

Hanks Amish. Best value out there.

mcmar · Feb 10, 2014

And there is Amerihide belts. Worth checking out.

ImprovedModel56Fan · Feb 10, 2014

SJshooter said:
Your search begins and ends at thebeltman.net

He is a bit more expensive than you are looking for, but then again his belt will last forever and continually impress. If you want to conceal, you need to invest in a good belt, even if it means spending a bit more upfront.

There may be other good belts, but since these work, and don't look like gunbelts, I have no need to experiment with others.

gurion · Feb 10, 2014

Bull Hide Belts, Leather Gun Belts, Leather Holsters and Concealed Carry Apparel | Daltech Force

These belts are very similar to bullhidebelts mentioned before.

Hapworth · Feb 10, 2014

Vinney47 said:
I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I'm having trouble finding much, the search function for these forums is terrible.

Perhaps your search-fu needs a polish.

Pull down the Search menu and select Advanced Search. Enter "recommend" and "belt" in the Search by Keyword window. Select "Search Titles Only" from the pull down window beneath.

Select "Search All Open Forums" with a single click.

Click "Search Now".

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/92139-recommend-good-leather-belt.html

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/73918-can-you-recommend-belt-field-cc-carry.html

KLYDE · Feb 10, 2014

I'll second Bull Hide Belts. I have 3 of them. thick, almost 1/4" leather that holds the holster securely. Price is very reasonable and the turn around time is about 4 days. Current post in this section about "one more Lobo" has a pic. Lobo offers belt packages with his holsters also.

MichiganScott · Feb 10, 2014

Check your local farm supply store. Farmers need heavy duty belts. The cost is usually considerably cheaper than a belt of the same quality sold at "Joe's Tactical Supply".

max · Feb 10, 2014

I like my Beltman belt.

Jaysq · Feb 10, 2014

I wear a 1/4" x 1 1/2" bull hide belt from Wright Leather Works. They are only $49. These are solid one piece belts with a choice of two buckles. While you are on their site, check out their holsters. Top craftsmanship from these guys.
American Made Bull Hide Leather Belts | Wright Leather Works LLC

shouldazagged · Feb 10, 2014

Amish Leather. Not fancy but also not obviously gunbelts. Thirteen-fifteen-ounce leather, stainless steel roller buckles. Around $25.00. I don't belt carry because of the way I'm built in my old age; but I have these belts in black and brown, and they are tough.

Hock · Feb 10, 2014

Ares Ranger. Ares Gear

Vinney47 · Feb 10, 2014

Thanks for the feedback, that gives me several good options to make a choice from. I do notice that they are all leather. I was wondering about the nylon or reinforced nylon belts also. Has anyone tried those out? Or is the consensus pretty much to stay with leather?

Hock · Feb 10, 2014

Vinney47 said:
Thanks for the feedback, that gives me several good options to make a choice from. I do notice that they are all leather. I was wondering about the nylon or reinforced nylon belts also. Has anyone tried those out? Or is the consensus pretty much to stay with leather?

Hock said:
Ares Ranger. Ares Gear

Did you look at the Ares belt??? Its not leather. Nice heavy duty belt. Its more expensive then you are looking at but then again so is every other quality gun belt out there. The one perk about the Ares Ranger is that you are not stuck to a set of preset holes to buckle to. Instead you have adjustability over a 6 inch range.

twobit601 · Feb 10, 2014

Simply Rugged makes great belts.

Road Rat · Feb 10, 2014

As noted above there are many fine leather people here.

Personally I use Al at AG Custom Gun Leather | Premium Hand Crafted Leather Belts

Take a look at the links posted by the various folks and pick the one that looks good to you.

Good luck.

Smoke · Feb 10, 2014

Vinney47 said:
Thanks for the feedback, that gives me several good options to make a choice from. I do notice that they are all leather. I was wondering about the nylon or reinforced nylon belts also. Has anyone tried those out? Or is the consensus pretty much to stay with leather?

I use a Wilderness Tactical Instructor that works really well the only problem is that it's not exactly fashionable but the way I dress people almost never see my belt anyway

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