The good guys wear white hats, and the bad guys wear black hats. I know
this because I watched a lot of B movies in my youth.
this because I watched a lot of B movies in my youth.
Is it ok to mix leather like this?
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I was taught all leather accessories should match..
That meant one’s belt should match one’s shoes.
Personally, I expanded that to incorporate a belt should match the holster color. And shoe color, of course.
No need for exact colors...e.g. just no brown belt with black shoes. No black holster and brown belt.
Have a favorite belt that is two-tone cordovan and black. No holster matches it so wear it only with IWB carry.
I will never, ever open carry as an armed citizen but most of my LEO time was in civilian attire...coat and tie. Deemed it very important that leather must match in those days as carry was usually OWB.
Of course it goes without saying one should never wear a belt and suspenders concurrently.
Be safe...be well.
That meant one’s belt should match one’s shoes.
Personally, I expanded that to incorporate a belt should match the holster color. And shoe color, of course.
No need for exact colors...e.g. just no brown belt with black shoes. No black holster and brown belt.
Have a favorite belt that is two-tone cordovan and black. No holster matches it so wear it only with IWB carry.
I will never, ever open carry as an armed citizen but most of my LEO time was in civilian attire...coat and tie. Deemed it very important that leather must match in those days as carry was usually OWB.
Of course it goes without saying one should never wear a belt and suspenders concurrently.
Be safe...be well.
Do you always match your holster and belt color? Does it still bother you even if no one else will see it?
I don't really want to have to buy a caramel color belt for the holster.
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A few decades ago I was into natural, tan, brown, burgundy leather colors.
I saw the light about 20 years ago and now every holster I buy and use is black. In fact one of my old friends who use to make holsters has dyed many of my tan and natural ones black. Not only does black mix and match perfectly but it is the least noticeable if your cover garment blows up in the wind, you bend over to grab something, etc. On dark bluejeans a black holster is not screaming out whereas a tan or natural color would be.
The other great feature of black gun wear is a little Lincoln or Kiwi shoe polish fixes all but the worst of sins!
I saw the light about 20 years ago and now every holster I buy and use is black. In fact one of my old friends who use to make holsters has dyed many of my tan and natural ones black. Not only does black mix and match perfectly but it is the least noticeable if your cover garment blows up in the wind, you bend over to grab something, etc. On dark bluejeans a black holster is not screaming out whereas a tan or natural color would be.
The other great feature of black gun wear is a little Lincoln or Kiwi shoe polish fixes all but the worst of sins!
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As long as the holster or belt matches your nails you're good to go.
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As long as the holster or belt matches your nails you're good to go.
Wait...what...?
You got to be careful these days, some locals may have Fashion Police.
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The fashion faux pas of having mismatched leather is only counted against you if you wear white before Easter...
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So we have concealed carry fashion police now? Are they hiring? Is it civil service?
Mixing leather is not socially acceptable and most people with a Christian upbringing will not abide it. Minimum is threat of being shunned. Some say worse than wearing white after Labor Day.
I enjoy looking at well made and or fancy holsters and matching gun belts as much as I do guns. So do it for my sake and post pics.
OK Farmer17, you asked for it. Here are a few from left to right:
Black Hills shark on a Crescent shark belt. The knife is a Piranha, and the hat is Borsolino.
Small black Chic Gaylord speed scabbard on a Michael's "Mirage" belt. The holster was made
back in those days when the loops were only an inch or so wide. That's why I had to drag out the old "Mirage".
Another Black hills pancake with lizard trim. The belt is by Culver and it is faux lizard.
The black gator holster is by TJ and the faux gator belt is by Culver.
The holster is a Safariland model 16 on a James Ranger style belt.
The revolver is my S&W 642-1.
Black Hills shark on a Crescent shark belt. The knife is a Piranha, and the hat is Borsolino.
Small black Chic Gaylord speed scabbard on a Michael's "Mirage" belt. The holster was made
back in those days when the loops were only an inch or so wide. That's why I had to drag out the old "Mirage".
Another Black hills pancake with lizard trim. The belt is by Culver and it is faux lizard.
The black gator holster is by TJ and the faux gator belt is by Culver.
The holster is a Safariland model 16 on a James Ranger style belt.
The revolver is my S&W 642-1.
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I love all Crazyphil's holster rigs but my favorite is basketweave belt/holster in the far right pic.
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Oops...
Now that I think about it, I do have one piece of leather gear that doesn't match, but I don't use it very often. I have a Simply Rugged speed strip belt pouch in their reddish color (I think it's called "oxblood"...?), and I wear it on my black belt if I'm carrying my snub in my black IWB holster. IIRC, I got it several years ago when it was their only color option.
I would prefer it in black, of course. I may have to see if they have other color options now so I can get a black one.
Edit: Just checked. They do offer it in black. Woohoo! I may have to order one before too long so I can feel complete.
Now that I think about it, I do have one piece of leather gear that doesn't match, but I don't use it very often. I have a Simply Rugged speed strip belt pouch in their reddish color (I think it's called "oxblood"...?), and I wear it on my black belt if I'm carrying my snub in my black IWB holster. IIRC, I got it several years ago when it was their only color option.
I would prefer it in black, of course. I may have to see if they have other color options now so I can get a black one.
Edit: Just checked. They do offer it in black. Woohoo! I may have to order one before too long so I can feel complete.
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My snubby holster.
And matching belt.
And matching belt.
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I can't tell you without looking what color my holsters and belts are.
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Well, if you insist...
Beretta PX4 Compact 9mm
Kramer Handgun Leather IWB #3 horsehide holster
Beltman 1.25" horsehide belt
TT Gunleather single mag pouch
And no, my waist is not that small.
Didn't want the picture to be too big so I put them closer together. 
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