Belts for holsters

alto8345 · Mar 31, 2014

I'm looking for a good sturdy belt that can hold my 1911. I'm tired of the cheap leather belts I keep buying that sag with the weight of a gun. Any recommendations? Thanks!

spec50trout · Mar 31, 2014

Never tried the high dollar, heavy duty belts myself. There is a low cost option from Wally World. I believe it's George brand work belt, can't remember exactly. They are available in black and brown. I have 4 of various lengths. Very sturdy, and support my holsters well. They are of moderate cost 10-12 bucks. Check 'em out 'til you find something fancier.

molonlabe · Mar 31, 2014

I really like this real bridle leather Carhartt from Amazon. Can't find anything better for $25. Pretty stiff and thick enough.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031U0PUQ/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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dsonyay · Apr 1, 2014

You may want to look at 5.11 brand leather belts. I have two. They run about 27,dollars. Inside the leather is a strip of kydex that really works well at holding up a holster. Especially a 1911. Does well with my Commander. Order online from LA Police Gear. They seem to run better prices.

rm2092 · Apr 1, 2014

Academy Sports has some really nice 1-1/2" Browning belts black and brown that I have bought and there not that expensive, I have one and I'm pleased with it.

madwabbit · Apr 1, 2014

I know how people feel about wearing 5.11 tacticool gear, but their belts are a must have man. I've got a tan 5.11 belt that I wear on the weekends and it looks awesome. Holds any holster/gun combo I own like it was made for it.

i mean it WAS made for it.

that being said, I've used cheapie wally world leather belts for iwb setups successfully as well, but no where NEAR the comfort of a belt designed for it.

alto8345 · Apr 1, 2014

5.11 leather belt may be the way to go for me. does anyone know what size I need to order if I typically wear a size 33-34" waist?

JR1572 · Apr 1, 2014

http://www.thebeltman.net

I use these.

JR1572

rm2092 · Apr 1, 2014

On there sight now and I'm not seeing any belts for like $27.00 ?

usmc-nav · Apr 1, 2014

Got one of these and it is a quality belt

http://www.tuckergunleather.com/gun-belts/

JR1572 · Apr 1, 2014

rm2092 said:
On there sight now and I'm not seeing any belts for like $27.00 ?

You won't.

JR1572

dsonyay · Apr 1, 2014

madwabbit said:
I know how people feel about wearing 5.11 tacticool gear, but their belts are a must have man. I've got a tan 5.11 belt that I wear on the weekends and it looks awesome. Holds any holster/gun combo I own like it was made for it.

i mean it WAS made for it.

that being said, I've used cheapie wally world leather belts for iwb setups successfully as well, but no where NEAR the comfort of a belt designed for it.

Their leather belts look like ordinary leather belts. That's why I like them.

I said 27 bucks. I bought mine a little whole back and remember it was marked down on LA Police gear. They are not expensive even at full retail.

madwabbit · Apr 1, 2014

5.11 TDU belts for 19 bucks. Black/Tan reversible- buy 1 and you're good.

http://www.amazon.com/5-11-59551-120-66-TDU-1-5-Inch-Belt/dp/B003Z0N96Y/ref=cts_ap_2_fbt

eh that link isn't the reversible model... but they are there.

dsonyay · Apr 1, 2014

I just looked at LA Police gear website and they have no 5.11 leather belts at the moment. But they do have a good selection of quality leather gun belts.

http://www.lapolicegear.com/belts.html

Free shipping over 89.00 and an extra discount for today only with a special code shown on the website.

Pretty good deals on DeSantis and Galco belts.

alto8345 · Apr 1, 2014

Well, I appreciate all the input.. I went ahead and ordered the 5.11 leather to see how it holds up. Can't beat the price. Thanks again everyone!

dsonyay · Apr 1, 2014

This is my black 5.11 leather belt. Very stiff. Sandwiched between the leather is kydex. This belt is about three years old. Worn a lot. I have another one from 2003, and it is still fine, but the kydex cracked where it buckles up at from the constant wear. Still works fine.

AustinBR · Apr 1, 2014

I have one of the Blackhawk CC belts and it is pretty decent for everyday use. It looks like a normal belt and after about a week of breaking the stiffness out, feels like one too

Sigforty · Apr 1, 2014

JR1572 said:
http://www.thebeltman.net

I use these.

JR1572

I second the beltman. I have one of his 1.5" horse hide belts I use. I have had it now for about 4 years. It is wonderful, no give or any sign of losing strength.

I am not sure if he is still making them, but Ferrera does a good belt as well. I have one of his 1" leather belts and have been very pleased with it. It is not as stiff as the beltman, but it strong and a little cheaper.

japarker82 · Apr 1, 2014

http://www.originalsoegear.com/

Muddy45 · Apr 1, 2014

Another + for thebeltman.net I have had their 1.75 belt for the last 4 years and it has held up great.

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