CCW gunbelts

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?

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

The Beltman.net belts are worth the cost.

You can get their "Quick Ship" belts 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.

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Originally Posted by Zundfolge

The Beltman.net belts are worth the cost.

You can get their "Quick Ship" belts 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.

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x2 the best I have found.

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/

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.

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.

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/

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.

I've got a Triple K 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 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.

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?

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.

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

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Originally Posted by Zundfolge

The Beltman.net belts are worth the cost.

You can get their "Quick Ship" belts 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.

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+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

Hanks amish ccw belt

32 dollars shipped

made in america

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

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

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.

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Originally Posted by Obound

Hanks amish ccw belt

32 dollars shipped

made in america

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

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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.

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Originally Posted by 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/

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

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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Just make sure they are stiff