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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: TAB on March 26, 2022, 10:50:20 AM
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whats every one using for gun belts these days?
I am in the market for something new. Looking for something leather, classic styling. none of that distress look/tactical. it will get there on its own. I like 12-14 oz leather. color is not that big of a deal, just something casual. I have been looking locally, but can not find anything smaller than a 38...given that i have a 30 waist thats not going to work very well.
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Mine is a heavy two-ply leather made by my leathersmith.
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Just a regular belt for carry.
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I got mine at a gun show from a local leather smith, Double thickness, but very comfortable. Before that I had a DeSantis that was about 20 years old.
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I don't like layered belts. The ones I've had tend to separate. I just have to peruse the outdoor, camping, gun stores till i find a solid belt.
Wish I could give you a brand name. The last two I bought were from the surplus store in downtown Tucsan.
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I have found that Hank's Belts make and sell a very high quality product. They used to market them as Amish made--maybe still do. They guarantee them for life and they stand by that guarantee. I've had three. One in brown, one black, and another black one I sent back because it was unsatisfactory. Hank's replaced it immediately without question. They make a variety of belts, but their carry versions are very heavy duty and extremely well made. And Tab, they have them in the size you need, but follow their size guide to get what will fit.
https://www.hanksbelts.com/
Crusader Rabbit
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Just checked, mine's a Carhartt. 1-1/4" Maybe a little light if you're carrying heavy. It works fine for my P365 in a JM4 magnetic clasp holster. I like what I see at Hank's and may upgrade come birthday.
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I placed an order with hank this morning
We will see if I like it. I am pretty picky about cloths/shoes/accessories. Comfort is huge when you work in construction
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I placed an order with hank this morning
We will see if I like it. I am pretty picky about cloths/shoes/accessories. Comfort is huge when you work in construction
I started with Hank close to six years ago when my EDC was a Glock 27. It worked well, but the Glock is a fairly small gun. Then I upgraded to a Sig P226 as my EDC. That's a full-sized piece. My Hank worked well in combination with a 1776 holster that I carry on my right hip. I still use use either my black or brown, eight or nine year old (maybe ten years old by now) Hank for EDC, switching between the two colors to match whatever I happen to be wearing on that particular day. Both belts are holding up well, and although they no longer look "new," they don't look shabby, either.
FWIW,
Crusader Rabbit
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I got torn apart by Pincus here, when he was around. My belief is that any belt can be a gun belt. How you dress, what you carry, and how you carry it determines what works and doesn't work. A lightweight dress belt will not hold an OWB 1911 or any full size, but IWB any belt can hold the gun and holster in place.
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I started with Hank close to six years ago when my EDC was a Glock 27. It worked well, but the Glock is a fairly small gun. Then I upgraded to a Sig P226 as my EDC. That's a full-sized piece. My Hank worked well in combination with a 1776 holster that I carry on my right hip. I still use use either my black or brown, eight or nine year old (maybe ten years old by now) Hank for EDC, switching between the two colors to match whatever I happen to be wearing on that particular day. Both belts are holding up well, and although they no longer look "new," they don't look shabby, either.
FWIW,
Crusader Rabbit
For me its always a 1911. Its either a 5" delta, gold cup or a combat commander( shoulder holster being a skiny guy a 5" prints. So I need that 4.25" barrel.)
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I got torn apart by Pincus here, when he was around. My belief is that any belt can be a gun belt. How you dress, what you carry, and how you carry it determines what works and doesn't work. A lightweight dress belt will not hold an OWB 1911 or any full size, but IWB any belt can hold the gun and holster in place.
Swinging back...I agree with the IWB and any belt can hold it. You said what I should have.
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leather belts for competition lost favor to the synthetics due to changing Florida weather, but I shot one of these fancy stitched Milt Spark belts, and a brown basket weave 1AT holster for about 3 years in the early 80s, and continued to wear it for daily wear for the next 30+ years as a classroom teacher... regards Les
https://www.miltsparks.com/belts/
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Les, good to see you are still around.
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After fifteen years my trusty gun belt failed....broke at the fold where the buckle attaches. It was the Galco-style with the lazy stitch.
This time I wanted a wider belt (the old one was 1 1/2") so I did some shopping and I ordered a harness leather belt from a guy on ebay. The guy has 100% positive rating and makes them on an as-ordered basis.
After a month of use, I can say it is a quality belt. I ordered the 1 3/4" width and it is at, or near, 1/4" thick.
This belt is as rigid as a barrel hoop (what I was looking for) and there is no sag, even with a top-heavy OWB holster. You can buckle it and roll it across the floor like a hula hoop. Longevity remains to be seen as I've only been wearing it for a month, but I expect it to last a good while. I may order several colors since it was only $40 shipped.
https://www.ebay.com/str/beltshandmadeleatherbymark?_trksid=p2047675.m145687.l149086
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Rastus... thank you...been shooting a lot of Steel Challenge format... 4 practice sessions, 3 Steel Challenge match, + 1 Rimfire Challenge match (pistol and rifle) a month.... broke a hammer last month, and heavy duty firing pin... .22lr is hard on parts... and wallet... about 1200 rounds a month... Les
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Broke a hammer? What gun?
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Rastus ... sorry for the late reply... I shoot a SBR'd AR lower for Steel Challenge and the long serving trigger group was used with the .22 conversion...the hammer was a RRA NM, and the dis connector arm broke off... I replaced it with a LaRue MBT... I really like the flat front surface of the MBT... it gives me a precise shot break
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When choosing a leather belt, the main thing is not to make a mistake with the manufacturer and choose a quality one. It is better if the skin's surface (single or both) is not processed.
According to my observations, if the surface of the skin is not processed, then the leather belt is worn longer.
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I have a leather belt made by 5.11 designed to support carrying IWB or OWB and it's been great. It looks very traditional but is reinforced in the right places to provide additional stability. Unfortunately, over time it's started to give at the eyelets and just can't take the day-today work any more. I ordered another one but also ordered a belt from WeThePeople hoslters that is a more "tacti-cool" black with the Talon buckle. It's become my everyday belt for work since it's under my shirt and out of sight. But my new 5.11 leather belt will be more for those occasions where it might be more noticeable.