Sources for Carry Belt

[Khornet]

After trying

a number of non-purpose-made heavy belts, wide belts, etc. I finally sprang for the "Urban Gun Belt" (UGB) from Bulman Gunleather. It's 1-1/4" wide, very stiff and strong, and I'll never go back. It's worth ever penny of its $95 price tag. My pistols are secure and comfortable and well-concealed, even in office clothes. If you carry, it's worth your while to get a proper belt. My .02

 

[MoNsTeR]

Rafter S (www.raftersgunleather.com), $45 for simple cowhide.
I've only seen their work in Elephant and Shark (wearing an Elephant belt right now), but I wouldn't hesitate to order some plain Cow gear if cost were more of an issue.

 

[Smoke]

When buying "off the rack" at Walmart, tractor supply, sears, etc....be sure the belt is doubled and stiched or it won't last. It may carry your gun fine for a couple of months, but as the leather softens and wears it will not support the gun properly.

Another good source for belts is your local saddle shop. Most makers will build belts to suit. Usually reasonably priced as well.

Smoke

 

[dav]

I'm one of those Walmart Dickies belts fans.

They are hard to find, I found the last one in the store last time I was there. It was next to socks in the Men's department, mixed amongst other belts.

Only the Dickies belt is high enough quality at Walmart, you can't just pick any old belt there.

It comes in any color you want, as long as you want black, and 1 1/2 inch wide.

I'm rough on belts... I expect to replace this one every 2 years. So, for the $100 I might have paid for a "real" gun belt, I'll have a practically new belt for 20 years.

Now, temper all of this with the fact that I do not carry regularly. And more to the point, I use a shoulder holster when I do carry.

Makes my opinion a little less valuable than some others presented here.

 

[Harold Mayo]

www.raftersgunleather.com

The belts can't be beat.

 

[Jason Demond]

My Don Hume belt still looks new after two years of use. I cost about 56.00, new.

 

[SapperLeader]

i currently use a wilderness 5 stitch instructor belt, and am currently looking for a nicer leather belt for dress ocasions(instructer belt looks silly with shirt and tie ). Id highly recommond getting a real gun belt. The 1.5 inch walmart and other inexpensive belts may be better than a standar 1 inch belt, but will never be as good as a real reinforced gun belt. I find the belt to be the biggest key to my carry comfort, not my holster.

 

[justice4all]

I use Carharrt belts, and am happy with them.

 

[goldstarkimber]

Blain...

As far as color goes...personal opinion rules. I always go black. Black holsters, black belts. That is because I mostly wear black shoes. I carry with suit and tie. I am of the sort that your belt should match your shoes. Call me crazy. I think brown looks good with jeans...but black goes well with everything, especially dressier clothing.

With that said, I have been carrying daily with a Levi belt from JC Penny. Black, 1 1/2 in thick. I am in the market for a new belt...dressy...so I am shopping just like you are. If I was not going to wear it with a suit...then I would get a Wilderness in a heartbeat. Black of course.

 

[RKO]

Carry Belts

Rafter S (http://www.raftersgunleather.com/) makes a black sharkskin belt for $70.00, about as much as most of their holsters. I have one of the belts to go with two of their holsters, and am very, very pleased with both belt and holsters. They are usually at the Dallas area gunshows, and it is now to be able to actually see their belts and holsters before buying. If you like black sharkskin you won't find any better than theirs, in my humble opinion.

RKO

 

[Amish_Bill]

I'm wearing one of those Uncle Mikes laminated belts right now. It's more of a dress belt - only an inch or inch and a quarter wide. It's great for some things, but I'd not like a big gun hanging from it.

I thought a Timberland belt would be good... The dang thing started coming unlaminated in several spots. Right around the pin holes and where my clip-on belt accessories go. The inner liner is peeling right out. That makes it look rather crappy.

I wish I knew where my Dad bought my last good gun belt. I'd still be wearing it if I was still that fat.