I have had a belt from The Beltman. I have worn it pretty much every day for the last year and a half and it still looks and works great. It will hold up a full size steel pistol with the buckle un-done.
Works well for me. Seems to have alleviated some discomfort from the heavier gun, and makes no statement at all about what I'm carrying. Wife likes the look. I was wearing it for dress (I often carry in my pocket under everyday circumstances), but I liked it so much I bought another identical one for dress in case I mess this one up wearing it nearly every day.
I too have heard that The Beltman's Horse Hide is excellent. However, before I had ever heard of him, I bought a 1 1/4" Horsehide belt from KRAMER about a year ago (along with matching Horsehide Scabbard and ammo pouch) and they are SUPERB! So far I would deem this Kramer rig the best I've found in my 32 years of totin' my Chief's Special. Not cheap, but the best rarely is.
Blackhawk makes several casual styled belts with a stiff hidden spline that keeps the belt from rolling. Nice, and available on lots of web sites. Eric
Do yourself a favor and check this out. I have a Milt Sparks belt I've had since '01 and a Don Hume since shortly after that. My A&G belt I bought last year is stiffer and just as comfortable.
Al's customer service is the standard all other belt makers should strive for.