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Title: Gun Belts
Post by: SureShot on June 17, 2010, 06:48:11 PM: Hey guys,
New gun owner here. Need everyone’s advice. I got a pistol and a holster, but now I’m finding out that a good holster isn’t worth a damn without a good belt. I’m looking at the Looper Kydex Reinforced Leather Gun Belt. Has anyone tried this belt, and is it any good? Or should I go with an all leather belt? Any and all response with be greatly appreciated.

Paul M.
Proud NRA, TSRA and GRRN member
Title: Re: Gun Belts
Post by: Timothy on June 17, 2010, 06:57:10 PM: I've had one similar to the Looper from 5.11 Tactical for a couple of years. The kydex held up well wearing daily and it holds a Commander frame 1911 quite nicely. I was looking for another myself and the Looper looks like a good buy for short money.

Gun belts, at least the well made ones, can get just as expensive as a good holster but it's a necessity. Nothing worse than a limp belt.
Title: Re: Gun Belts
Post by: fightingquaker13 on June 17, 2010, 07:41:49 PM: Quote from: Timothy on June 17, 2010, 06:57:10 PM
Nothing worse than a limp belt.
And it comes drifting slowly across the plate.....nah, too easy. ;D Seriously, how are you carrying and what are you carrying? We could probably help better with more details. Welcome aboard.
FQ13
Title: Re: Gun Belts
Post by: red364 on June 17, 2010, 08:01:48 PM: Quote from: Timothy on June 17, 2010, 06:57:10 PM
Nothing worse than a limp belt.

Indeed!
Title: Re: Gun Belts
Post by: david86440 on June 17, 2010, 08:03:54 PM: Quote from: red364 on June 17, 2010, 08:01:48 PM

Indeed!

And you are talking from experience Red? ;)

I guess you better do a better job of picking your "belts".

I have one that is usually too stiff.
Title: Re: Gun Belts
Post by: fullautovalmet76 on June 17, 2010, 09:07:15 PM: Quote from: SureShot on June 17, 2010, 06:48:11 PM
Hey guys,
New gun owner here. Need everyone’s advice. I got a pistol and a holster, but now I’m finding out that a good holster isn’t worth a damn without a good belt. I’m looking at the Looper Kydex Reinforced Leather Gun Belt. Has anyone tried this belt, and is it any good? Or should I go with an all leather belt? Any and all response with be greatly appreciated.

Paul M.
Proud NRA, TSRA and GRRN member

Two suggestions that cover different types of dress (I have belts from both):

The Belt Man
http://www.thebeltman.net/index.htm (http://www.thebeltman.net/index.htm)

Wilderness Tactical
http://store.thewilderness.com/index.php?cPath=43 (http://store.thewilderness.com/index.php?cPath=43)

Best of Luck!
Title: Re: Gun Belts
Post by: Majer on June 17, 2010, 09:26:38 PM: I have a couple DeSantis belts that I bought over 20 years ago and they held up well. (yes they still fit me, I bought them a bit larger than I needed) I still wear one for a work belt, just cant get a holster on it and still be able to buckle it. I picked up a newer larger one that fits great with any Holster I wear on it and have never had the holster shift. Cost was between $50 to $65. something to consider is some of the "tactical" belts look like a gun belt thus giving away the fact that you're carrying a gun. The DeSantis belts look like a dress belt.
Title: Re: Gun Belts
Post by: twyacht on June 17, 2010, 09:31:52 PM: http://www.gun-belt.com/

Got a great FIST belt last year. It IWB's most everything I carry, without sag, even in the hot summers in S. FL.

They have a great variety.
Title: Re: Gun Belts
Post by: SureShot on June 18, 2010, 07:41:16 PM: Thanks guys, that is a big help. I know where to start now.
Thanks again
Paul
Proud NRA, TSRA and GRRN member :)