CCW gunbelts

[Robb]

I need to buy a real CCW belt.

I'm familiar with Wilderness and the other big name boys. My holster is a Sparks VMII. I'm trying to find a solid belt that you would consider inexpensive. Yes, I spent a fair amount on a holster, but a belt + shipping in the neighborhood of $100.00 is obscene to me.

Does anyone know of a good leather belt for half that price? Is that an unreasonable expectation?

[TFOGGER]

www.tacticalgear.com

I got both of my belts from them, reasonably priced, and don't scream GUN! to the uninitiated.

http://tacticalgear.com/concealment-belts

[Zundfolge]

The Beltman.net belts are worth the cost.

You can get their "Quick Ship" belts (http://thebeltman.net/quick.htm) for $87 shipped.

For many years I fought this notion that something as expensive as the Beltman belt was worth it ... now that I finally bought one I figure I'll probably be buried with it on.


You bought the Milt Sparks holster ... those aren't cheap. Good stuff rarely is.

[wrestler034]

The Beltman.net belts are worth the cost.

You can get their "Quick Ship" belts (http://thebeltman.net/quick.htm) for $87 shipped.

For many years I fought this notion that something as expensive as the Beltman belt was worth it ... now that I finally bought one I figure I'll probably be buried with it on.


You bought the Milt Sparks holster ... those aren't cheap. Good stuff rarely is.

x2 the best I have found.

[wctriumph]

I went with Tucker Gun Leather for mine, liked the first one so much I bought a second one in brown for dress use. I wear the black one daily even if not CC for the last 4 years, best belt I have ever owned. Since I am a large man I went with the stiffener addition. Not a cheap belt but true quality never is and I went for the hand carved design as well.

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

[Ronin13]

I have a $40 Galco belt that works just fine for me... it's thick (but not too rigid) and it provides pants support and holster support. Good luck.

[JohnnyEgo]

I picked up some Galco dress belts a couple of years ago. They look like normal middle-aged man belts, but give excellent support for the holster and don't fold or flop. A quality, purpose designed belt is as important as a quality holster.

[sellersm]

I went with A&G Custom Leather. If you're going to have a good holster, get a good belt. It's really a "system": can't have one without the other. I know, I tried...

http://www.agcustomgunleather.com/

[fitz19d]

From walmart suprisingly I got a $18 or $25 belt that so far works fine for my belt holster. Many are floppy but browse the rack and they have a few pretty sturdy seeming ones.

[Larry Ashcraft]

I've got a Triple K (http://www.triplek.com/Products/id/38/grp/18/sg/1/) plain casual belt I picked up at Sportsmans Warehouse for about $40. It's double thickness and very heavy duty. I've worn it for several years.

I just got an Aker (http://www.akerleather.com/index.php) velcro belt from my neighboring polce supply store on Friday (closeout at $16, I guess there's not too many skinny cops). Trying it out now. It's not as heavy duty as the Triple K, but the velcro closure makes it a lot more comfortable.

[Robb]

Thanks for the responses. Let me also ask about something I never considered, is a stiffener perhaps a nice thing to add if I'm carrying a Commander sized hunk of metal?

[sellersm]

Depends on the material used and the stiffness of the belt as it is already. Horsehide tends to be stiffer than leather and usually doesn't need a stiffener. I've got one with it and one without, and honestly there's not a lot of difference. Also depends on the type of holster.

[Robb]

Glad I asked, good to know about the horsehide too.

[Byte Stryke]

The Beltman.net belts are worth the cost.

You can get their "Quick Ship" belts (http://thebeltman.net/quick.htm) for $87 shipped.

For many years I fought this notion that something as expensive as the Beltman belt was worth it ... now that I finally bought one I figure I'll probably be buried with it on.


You bought the Milt Sparks holster ... those aren't cheap. Good stuff rarely is.

+1

not recommended if you insist that a highpoint is every bit as nice as an AMT hardballer or a Baer Custom.
I Love my Beltman. Its going on 2 years around my fat self and its still nice enough for dressy occasions

[Obound]

Hanks amish ccw belt

32 dollars shipped

made in america

http://www.hanksclothing.com/amish_belts_ccw.html

[RCCrawler]

I've worn my wilderness everyday for 3+ years and love it.

[gnihcraes]

Silver Bullet range has some on the shelf, don't remember the name, I like mine, good and stiff leather. Try before you buy. $60 range I believe.

[blacklabel]

Hanks amish ccw belt

32 dollars shipped

made in america

http://www.hanksclothing.com/amish_belts_ccw.html

I'll have to keep them in mind when I'm back in the market for a belt.

I've had my belt from Desbien's Gunleather for about 7 years now. The finish is worn but the belt is just as strong as the day I bought it.

[Wiggity]

I went with A&G Custom Leather. If you're going to have a good holster, get a good belt. It's really a "system": can't have one without the other. I know, I tried...

http://www.agcustomgunleather.com/

I have a black bullhide belt from this guy. Completely and utterly awesome belt

[Robb]

Thanks for the help and the links. I'll check into these vendors further but I admit at the moment the Amish belt pricing has the inside track. With their pricing I could get two, black & brown and be done. I see they arn't double thickness though, If anyone has anything negative to say about them, let me know.

Thanks for your input.

[Wiggity]

Thanks for the help and the links. I'll check into these vendors further but I admit at the moment the Amish belt pricing has the inside track. With their pricing I could get two, black & brown and be done. I see they arn't double thickness though, If anyone has anything negative to say about them, let me know.

Thanks for your input.

Just make sure they are stiff