Need a Gun Belt.........

[viking499]

I am looking my first gun belt. Want something in leather, but nothing fancy, just something to do the job and keep a holster where it needs to be.

What special do I need to look for?

What brand or maker?

 

[JTQ]

These three have good reputations and also have a lot of good general belt information on their sites.

The Beltman
http://www.thebeltman.net/

AG Custom Leather
http://www.agcustomgunleather.com/

High Noon Holsters
http://www.highnoonholsters.com/index.html

Expect to pay $80+ for a good leather gun belt. If you have a favorite holster maker you can try them. Most of the holster makers also offer belts and they will fit your holster from the same maker better than one from anybody else.

 

[viking499]

Thanks for the websites.

Is a two layer belt better that a 1 piece(single layer) belt?

 

[zoom6zoom]

Yes. Two layer prevents stretching and adds a bit of stiffness.

Beltman rules!

 

[JTQ]

I forgot to mention the Wilderness Tactical Instructor belt

http://store.thewilderness.com/index.php?cPath=43

I use the 1 1/2", 5-stitch version. It is lightweight, strong, and very adjustable.

Edit: No wonder I didn't mention the Wilderness belt in my earlier post, you asked for leather. Duh.

 

[wnycollector]

I love my "real man" belt from http://www.simplyrugged.com/store/

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Another Beltman fan here.

Yes. Two layer prevents stretching and adds a bit of stiffness.

The layers will have the "grain" crossing each other, somewhat like plywood. A sheet of quarter-inch plywood is stronger than a single sheet of wood of the same thickness. Few store-bought belts - which are not designed with weight bearing in mind - are stiff enough. Try this test: pinch the belt between your thumb and second finger while pushing in the center of it with your index finger. Chances are it will bend. If it does it is not stiff enough to carry a gun on.