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Good Belt For OWB Carry
I'm looking for a good stiff pants belt that will securely hold my OWB holster. The one I have now is a decent thickness, but not stiff enough and the holster flops around on the belt.
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12-25-2015, 05:53 PM
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There is no shortage of belt makers. Are you using a gun belt? Thickness alone isn't the single quality that makes a good gun belt.
If you want to try a gun belt on the cheap, take a look at Crossbreed's seconds. I have two and never could find the blemish. That'll let you try a real gun belt without dropping the better part of a Benjamin. Crossbreed Holsters - Belts Seconds
There are other types of belts you can find, some made with scuba webbing, that will be stiff without being overly thick.
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12-25-2015, 05:56 PM
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This is the best belt I have ever used. I like it better than belts from thebeltman.net, theisholsters.com, and originalsoegear.com.
I can very comfortably conceal a sig p320 carry (in a desantis speed scabbard), spare mag, and flashlight without any issues. Also the 3/4" spread apart holes gives you a better fit than 1" spread apart holes.
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12-25-2015, 06:02 PM
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If you want a good belt off the rack look no further than Galco. I've been using a Galco belt since 2008 for everyday carry and it looks like it will last at least another 15 or 20 years.
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My husband and I got Galco SB2 belts, a year ago. Used daily for a year, and still look new. I think they use some proprietary anti-scuff finish. Our local Cabelas started stocking them recently, so maybe if there is one near you, and you can try one.
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12-25-2015, 06:56 PM
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Bull Hide Belts has a nice selection and they are very stiff. I've been using them for about two years with no problems.
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12-25-2015, 07:05 PM
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There is no shortage of belt makers. Are you using a gun belt? Thickness alone isn't the single quality that makes a good gun belt.
If you want to try a gun belt on the cheap, take a look at Crossbreed's seconds. I have two and never could find the blemish. That'll let you try a real gun belt without dropping the better part of a Benjamin. Crossbreed Holsters - Belts Seconds
There are other types of belts you can find, some made with scuba webbing, that will be stiff without being overly thick. |
In using an off the rack (I think old navy) black leather belt. It's pretty wide but not stiff enough. I can easily pinch it together. I just want black leather. No scuba material or tactical looking. Just a black leather belt.
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12-25-2015, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by kbm6893
I'm looking for a good stiff pants belt that will securely hold my OWB holster. The one I have now is a decent thickness, but not stiff enough and the holster flops around on the belt.
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I prefer Jason Winnie Leathergoods
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12-25-2015, 07:42 PM
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Buy the simply rugged "real mans" belt in 1 1/2 or 1 3/4 and don't look back.
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12-25-2015, 08:20 PM
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Kramer Leather's Double Horsehide Belt is the only one I have had in 36 years that has stood the test of time. Mine is about 12 years old now and is still as good as the day I got it. Cowhide (even double Cowhide) doesn't take too long to soften up and become wobbly.
There is a new belt I just saw in The Rifleman Magazine that has a steel insert inside. Although I do not own one and have never tried one, it looks like it might hold up. Personally, I'd go with the Horsehide from Kramer - - PROVEN!
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12-25-2015, 09:06 PM
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Try one of these. It is two pieces of top grain cowhide with a
1" stip of kydex sewn between the leather. It keeps the belt
from sagging, twisting, rolling, and wearing around the pin holes.
Best belt I ever owned. That is why I sell them.
Concealment Concepts - Concealed Carry Holsters - Hide-It Holster
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Originally Posted by kbm6893
In using an off the rack (I think old navy) black leather belt. It's pretty wide but not stiff enough. I can easily pinch it together. I just want black leather. No scuba material or tactical looking. Just a black leather belt.
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Gun belts are stiffer than any plain old thick belt. Leather is good. Check out the link I provided if you want to try a leather belt on the cheap, otherwise take a look at any of the other suggestions mentioned in this thread. I have a fantastic leather holster and mag carrier from Tucker Gunleather in black cherry- I may need to get the matching belt.
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12-25-2015, 10:51 PM
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Check this place out, great quality and 10% off until tomorrow night, I've bought 3 from here and thinking of just 1 more lol. I was pointed to this place from some similar thread on this forum.
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If you buy before tomorrow night (12-26) the 10% off code is TREATURSELF
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For the last 10 years I've been using a belt I bought off the rack at a Harley Davidson motorcycle store. They have pretty good quality leather products. Mine is 1.5" double layered and stitched. Very comfortable and holds a holster very, very well.
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12-26-2015, 09:46 AM
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Pick up a 5.11 Tactical leather belt. It's moderatelly priced and has a "firmer" feel than my Galco leather belt. The Galco is nice too, but my FIRST choice would be the 5.11.
I'm carrying a Gen4 Glock 23 in OWB on it.
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