How many of you instructors teach this?

[keith44spl]

I was pleased to see that his is an old thread! Otherwise, here we go again.

No one knows what a 'good gun belt' is. Those who think they do, would have to define it as 'wide as possible, thick, stiff, with a sturdy buckle'.

More important is that this definition of a 'good' gun belt only came into being because of really bad holster design: top heavy. A thin, soft belt will readily carry your loaded pistol inside a very-well-designed holster if it's at least wide enough; which I would define as 1.5" minimum. I test my holsters on a personally-acquired, certified Walmart belt of that width.

The 'barrel band' belts that the cognoscenti recommend came from the competition pistoleros of the '70s who were dialing it all back from the wide buscadero belts of Fast Draw and Mountain Men shoots. For them it was a compromise! But for daily use it's a ridiculous concept.

Don't get a 'good' gunbelt. Get a good holster, which for concealment at least includes low center-of-gravity (so NOT a Bianchi Askins Avenger).

Red,
That makes me laugh out loud.....Any one that wears a sidearm daily knows.

Just how often do you wear a real sidearm in your daily travels?

All My Best,
Dave

 

[rednichols]

Red,
That makes me laugh out loud.....Any one that wears a sidearm daily knows.

Just how often do you wear a real sidearm in your daily travels?

All My Best,
Dave

I prescribe, for fits of giggles induced by considering advancements in gunleather knowledge, the state of the art in 1975: Andy Anderson's all-steel gunfighter rig.



This will restore one's world to a state of peace.

 

[keith44spl]

When I was instructing for CC licensees and qualifying retirees for annual
LEOSA qualifications...I like to see proper gear. As some have said, the
sidearm, holster and belt should be seen as a unit.

My real world experience is based on nearly fifty years of carrying a sidearm for work and or sport.
Whether it be a horseback, in a vehicle or office desk chair...I like a rig that'll wear all day long and
not leave a feller sored up....

I also like pant belts and gunbelts constructed from full grain leather.
(not all leather qualities are the same)

.

 

[Doc1500]

I honestly don't believe that really good Stiff leather cuts it.
Internal reinforcement between the bands of leather assures that it will never sag.
Gun Belt | Alien Gear Holsters
JMHO

 

[Protected One]

Once again, bringing this back around for the benefit of NEW MEMBERS and instructors who would not have seen it before.

 

[Chubbs103]

Whenever I take a course, I make sure the topic comes up.

Good holsters go a long way for proper concealment and comfort, however the belt is just as important. The first time you run up a flight of stairs, you figure this out really quick.

 

[Svenjackhammer]

A good set of suspenders along with a good belt & holster is my way of packing!!!