Choosing a gun belt for open carry

[okiegtrider]

FWIW, I think you are on the right track. A substantial belt is key to successful carry. These guys have given you some great suggestions.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Another recommendation for Milt Sparks. I have one of his 1¾" lined leather belts that works with my jeans and my Carhartts. Comfortable, superior quality, and strong as steel. I carry a S&W Model 640 Pro at 4 o'clock all day every day, and sometimes a S&W 500 4" at 10 o'clock, and thanks to Milt's belt I don't even know they're there. Comfort right out of the package is unreal.

 

[delta-419]

My Gun Belt

I have several holsters and gun belts made by Jason Adams at ArchangelLeather.com . Good prices and outstanding gun leather. Made to your liking.

 

[BornToLooze]

Be careful looking at gun belts, some of them make really nice holsters too and you'll end up spending more on a carry rig than some people do on their carry rig. That said, I really like Tucker Gunleather

 

[Horn]

Comp-Tac Gun Belts

I have been using a ComTac 1.5" belt with a Kydex insert for about 10 years now. I take care of it... clean and treated. It has carried 1911, Sig 229, glocks, and S&W J,K and N frames without a whimper. I also have a
Tucker and Byrd that is very stout and will carry any of the above with ease.

I have one of Comp-Tac gun belts too. They have a choice and I chose the ! 1/2 inch belt with the tapered front___in front it appears similar to a dress belt. That Kydex interior will hold up a
105mm howitzer! And, the buckles are removable so you can use
your custom buckle.
Actually, I picked the tan color and the original brass buckle has remained on it and exceptional quality, belt and buckle.
Customer service is outstanding. I even suggest ordering by their
free phone number___because of that very friendly service.
Stay safe
Poli Viejo

 

[S42N8]

Simply Rugged makes nice ones at reasonable prices. I have several.

Big recommendation for Simply Rugged; I've got a few of their belts, and the holsters are good too. If you want a different look, Saddleback Leather has excellent gear; their belts are reasonably priced, but their other stuff is $$$. You will get value for the money with either.

 

[jimwilkes]

Another fan of Hank's belts. I have the stitched model, got it from AMAZON for $50.00 + free shipping.

 

[Faulkner]

Duluth Trading Company has a number of quality belts at good prices.

I have a couple of theirs, this is my favorite for carrying.

Work Belts - Men's Gets Better with Age Work Belt - Duluth Trading

 

[Geronimo Jim]

I love my two Dillon belts. The reloading people. Have a black
and a brown. Thick, double layer with solid brace buckle. Used
them for years. I also love supporting Dillon as they set the
standard for customer service.

 

[Goblin]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Beltman, his belts are very popular among the members of another forum. I have his and Galco belts. While I have no real complaints with Galco, I carry IWB, and if I carried OWB I would definitely want the extra stiffness of the Beltman.

 

[Doug M.]

I have seen good references to Beltman too. I just got a couple of dress belts from Mean Gene Leather, and he is a great guy with great service. I bought them based on what turned out to be old information about my waist size; returned them on my dime and had them back 3" smaller in an amazingly short time. I think from original order to correction was less than 2 weeks.

I'm not a fan of O/C, a discussion we should not start, but in general, if you do, you need a real security holster. The Fobus holsters are not, and are often prohibited by attentive LE agencies.

 

[progun3400]

5.11 Tactical Trainer belt, purchased from Cabelas for around $40. A good rigid belt that holds up exceptionally well under EDC & serious training. You can cinch it up as tight as you want, then attach the leftover to the hook & loop Velcro.

 

[HCH]

Don't forget to look at A&G Custom Leather. I have two of their 1.5" belts and one 1.75" with stiffener. They work great and are holding up very well.

AG Custom Gun Leather - Premium Hand Crafted Leather Belts

 

[Kframerbluvr]

Wild Bill's Concealment Leather makes double thickness bullhide belts. I bought two when I went into a plainclothes assignment at work and they support the weight of a decent size handgun very well.
You are wise to consider buying a good belt. It is the foundation of successful waist carriage of a fighting size handgun.

 

[Johnwye60]

I'm another fan of Milt Sparks - belts and holsters. I also have one from A&G Gunleather that is also a good belt.

 

[Maddog 521]

D.M. Bullard is worth a look.

Gun Leather, Concealment and Cowboy holsters, Azle, TX.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Stiffness is very important. For some folks (like me, in the northeast), it would be nice if the belt doesn't scream "gun."

While I'm pretty sure that there are quite a few good belts out there, and even more not so good, my experience with www.thebeltman.net has been excellent. Stiff, inconspicuous, and good service. I believe that most choices are still a little under $100, or maybe more than a little under $100.

 

[tops]

Wright Leather. Larry

 

[wheelgunguy]

5.11 Tactical #59409 is my favorite. If I want a more traditional looking leather belt I use a 1 1/2" MTR Custom Leather Bull Hide. The MTR is definitely stiffer but the 5.11 is more comfortable and because of the design it still does the job great (cinch it and go) and should have no problem supporting your SD9VE.

 

[larrydean]

hey everyone, first time posting here. I own a S&W SD9VE with a Fobus OWB polymer holster. The problem I'm having is finding a strong enough belt to support the weight of my pistol. Im confused as to looking online and no one in my area carries a heavy duty belt. I ordered a garrison belt online but it turned out not to be strong enough, as it crushes if you squeeze it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I carry all the time with the Super Bio belt from DaltechForce.com, it is a polymer gun belt and it is great. Does not sag with what ever gun I choose to carry on it. They offer a lifetime warranty on their products, so it is a no brainer for me.