Need a belt now that I have my CCW.
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I bit the bullet and bought a stock Beltman belt. I love it. I can put my loaded 9c on the middle of the belt and pick the belt up by the ends and the gun doesn't bend the belt at all. This is one stiff belt.
chp
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+1 on the Beltman
GyMac
US Veteran
Be careful of that inexpensive Bianchi belt. I suspect for that price it is one of the thinner ones. I have one and it is too thin. They do make thicker belts, but they are more expensive. I've had very good luck with Triple K.
novalty
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Here are some other Belt vendors to check out.
AG Custom Gun Leather
Rick Garcia @ RG Leather
Bullhidebelts.com
A Better Belt USA
Hank's Clothing Amish Belts
Can you tell I've been looking for a belt for carry too?
AG Custom Gun Leather
Rick Garcia @ RG Leather
Bullhidebelts.com
A Better Belt USA
Hank's Clothing Amish Belts
Can you tell I've been looking for a belt for carry too?
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TNFrank
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I've had my Bianchi for gosh, 10 years or more. Ware it daily and it's just now starting to get kind of funky. Plan on pickin' up another one in a month or two. They're pretty good belts IMHO.
P.S.
Amish don't ware belts,LOL.
P.S.
Amish don't ware belts,LOL.
ogilvyspecial
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I'm really liking the looks of that Amish Belt,
one thick piece of leather with no stitching to come loose later on.
I'm just glad that the Amish don't wear belts.
That just makes them available to the rest of us so
we can slip them thru the loops & slots of our complicated lives........
one thick piece of leather with no stitching to come loose later on.
I'm just glad that the Amish don't wear belts.
That just makes them available to the rest of us so
we can slip them thru the loops & slots of our complicated lives........
C Islander
Member
I was in Walmart the other day and happened to look at belts in the mens section. They had a belt marked as a "work" beltBrown leather and cloth outside, and a very stiff material inside. $12. Works better then most of the "gun" belts I own.
ogilvyspecial
Member
I would be willing to bet that if you carry much you will quickly see the cloth portion of a belt like that getting tattered or coming off.
I've found that if a belt has any stitching at all that it will eventually start breaking loose in the holster area. If your belt has two layers that needs stitching to keep the two layers together then it better be very well made or you'll have problems later on.
Because of the above I've come to rely on a simple, one piece, thick as the holster slots will allow, leather belt.
Your mileage may vary, which all depends on the holster type & how much you carry.
novalty
Member
Have heard that some like the C.E Schmidt Workwear belt from Tractor Supply for $19.99.
Scrat
Member
i use the amish belt and couldn't be happier!!
Here are some other Belt vendors to check out.
AG Custom Gun Leather
Rick Garcia @ RG Leather
Bullhidebelts.com
A Better Belt USA
Hank's Clothing Amish Belts
Can you tell I've been looking for a belt for carry too?
Let us know if you buy one.
My Beltman has two pieces and if I remember right, there's a reason for that. I guess one piece can stretch, but when you put another on top and run the grain the opposite way it makes the leather stronger. Kind of like plywood.
I have had at least a hundred belts in my short life, and I have liked some of the older ones that were made of heavy leather, but this Beltman is really an amazing thing.
I have had at least a hundred belts in my short life, and I have liked some of the older ones that were made of heavy leather, but this Beltman is really an amazing thing.
chp
Member
The Wilderness Tactical 5-Stitch Instructor Belt is also good. 5-Stitch Instructor Belt Nylon
Whatever you buy, BE SURE TO READ THE CORRECT SIZING METHOD. It's not the same as buying a belt off the rack. I wear a 34 pant and my customer belts are around 37".
Whatever you buy, BE SURE TO READ THE CORRECT SIZING METHOD. It's not the same as buying a belt off the rack. I wear a 34 pant and my customer belts are around 37".
GTbob
Member
I went over to Tandy Leather (On Hampden near SanteFe, since you are local) and bought a belt blank made of harness leather. That is some thick, stiff leather. I then cut it to length, punched the holes in it for the buckle and dyed it black. I am in to it about $20.00, not counting the buckle.
It is a good belt for me, I have 2 guns riding on it. My Sigma .40 is on the strong side and my Ruger LCR .357 is on weak side cross draw. I have been using it for about 2 months or so and is holding up very well.
Bob
It is a good belt for me, I have 2 guns riding on it. My Sigma .40 is on the strong side and my Ruger LCR .357 is on weak side cross draw. I have been using it for about 2 months or so and is holding up very well.
Bob
OLDFED
Member
Five stars for the Beltman! Why go cheap when one of his will last almost forever? Your gunbelt is an important part of your CCW package...don't skimp!
I've been using a Dickies work wear belt for almost a year. All leather, plenty stiff and only about $10.
Will definitely check that one out. Also hear Lobo Gun Leather is now making belts too, and I have a Lobo holster.
yashua-p
Member
The gun is always the easy part. The tough decisions are the holster and belt.
yashua
yashua
elm_creek_smith
US Veteran
Our duty gear is nylon, and I've found that the 5.11 Double Duty TDU belts are excellent support underneath our duty belts. They also easily support my concealed carry revolvers (Yes, I carry two.) when I'm dressed casually (99.99% of the time). I have a 1.75" and a 1.5" belt that work with various holsters, depending on the belt slot size.
My brother swears by his Amish belt. He wants a black one to go along with his brown one. Luckily, the Wanenmacher Arms Show is coming up on March 31/April 1!
ECS
My brother swears by his Amish belt. He wants a black one to go along with his brown one. Luckily, the Wanenmacher Arms Show is coming up on March 31/April 1!
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