Where to buy a good gun belt?

[WC Deer Hunter]

Looking for a good belt that will hold a OWB paddle holster with a full size pistol comfortably. I looked at the western store and TSC they usually carry good quality heavy duty belts but I had no luck finding anything that didn't have a bunch of crazy designs on it. Any ideas?

 

[Bubbajms]

What kind of crazy designs? Are you just looking for a plain belt with no pattern at all?

I've found a few at Rural King, and every once in a while a nice belt at Kohls..

 

[WC Deer Hunter]

What kind of crazy designs? Are you just looking for a plain belt with no pattern at all?

I've found a few at Rural King, and every once in a while a nice belt at Kohls..

They had the big western metal designs attached to them. I don't mind the stitched designs but don't like big chunks of metal on my belt. Just a somewhat plain heavy duty belt that will support and will hold up to the daily carry is all I want.

 

[DustyDawg48]

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Look for the Ares Gear Ranger belt. It is a bit pricey but considering you are hanging several hundred dollars worth of gear off of it, I wouldn't do it any other way.

 

[jgreiner]

Looking for a good belt that will hold a OWB paddle holster with a full size pistol comfortably. I looked at the western store and TSC they usually carry good quality heavy duty belts but I had no luck finding anything that didn't have a bunch of crazy designs on it. Any ideas?

Sure, all the leather holster makers also make EXCEPTIONAL gun belts. I am currently wearing an El Paso Saddlery belt. Was about $80. Will last me for a decade.

 

[Hoosier8]

Picked up a plain black belt with a plain silver buckle at the 1500 for something like 30 or 40 bucks. It is solid and almost doesn't go through my pant loops. Works like a charm.

 

[Que]

Picked up a plain black belt with a plain silver buckle at the 1500 for something like 30 or 40 bucks. It is solid and almost doesn't go through my pant loops. Works like a charm.

Yep, the guy who sells the bull belts is great. I have used one for three years and I suspect it will continue to serve me a long time. I need to get a brown one at the next show.

 

[WC Deer Hunter]

Sure, all the leather holster makers also make EXCEPTIONAL gun belts. I am currently wearing an El Paso Saddlery belt. Was about $80. Will last me for a decade.

No place around here sells either of those kind of items. That's why I was wanting to find possibly an alternative option. Not necessarily a "gun belt" but something that would be just as heavy duty. Thank you for the suggestion and I'll do some searching online to see what I can come up with.

Picked up a plain black belt with a plain silver buckle at the 1500 for something like 30 or 40 bucks. It is solid and almost doesn't go through my pant loops. Works like a charm.

Thinking about going next weekend so that might be an option. Thanks

 

[mjblazor]

Looking for a good belt that will hold a OWB paddle holster with a full size pistol comfortably. I looked at the western store and TSC they usually carry good quality heavy duty belts but I had no luck finding anything that didn't have a bunch of crazy designs on it. Any ideas?

Seriously, go to Store | Progressive American Laser. they sell on line for $44 but I got one at show for $35. It is nearly twice as thick as one I got from an LGS. I paid $80 bucks for the belt in my ignorance! it is very good but not nearly as good as the one I purchased at gun show and they sell online at Classic City. I'm getting one in every color next show.

 

[CPE1704TKS]

I use a belt from 5.11 Tactical as my daily belt and it holds my M&P 40c with a full size mag with no problems. Here is the link.

Stitched Leather Casual Belt - 1.5" | Belts| 5.11 Tactical

 

[rockhopper46038]

The guy that sells belts at the 1500 makes a nice one, as mentioned. I have one and it works well. I recently bought two new belts from a gentleman in the Carolinas that is even better, $45 including shipping. There are pictures of his belts on SIGForum, and his email address is jbissell@triad.rr.com

These are two pieces of hide sewn together to make a 1/4" thick belt, and it is amazing. If you email him he will send you pictures of the color and buckle choices. I doubt the two I have (in different colors) will ever wear out, but he's my belt guy from now on.

 

[WC Deer Hunter]

I will check those out.

 

[Ebux]

Have you tried crossbreeds web sight they make some very nice belts and are priced reasonably.

 

[jdhaines]

Kary at Endeavor Stitchworks is great. He's the only one I know of making 1.5" cobra buckle belts. They are awesome because you don't have to unthread the belt each time to take off your pants or to pull them down. Saves on the velcro, and you maintain the strength of wilderness etc style riggers belts.

1.5 inch wide cobra gun belt « Endeavor Stitch Works

 

[tskin]

Picked up a plain black belt with a plain silver buckle at the 1500 for something like 30 or 40 bucks. It is solid and almost doesn't go through my pant loops. Works like a charm.

Exactly what I was going to say. I picked up a brown one & a black one at the last 1500 for $30 each. They're very thick & sturdy, & hold up my full size M&P .45 with my leather holster as well as my Serpa belt holster. I'd recommend checking them out next weekend.

 

[BrewerGeorge]

The Amish belts from Hanks Clothing are very substantial and thick. For $28-ish, and free shipping, they're an unbeatable bargain.

 

[spartan300]

Go to beltman.com Great belts!

 

[a.bentonab]

Picked up a plain black belt with a plain silver buckle at the 1500 for something like 30 or 40 bucks. It is solid and almost doesn't go through my pant loops. Works like a charm.

Yep, the guy who sells the bull belts is great. I have used one for three years and I suspect it will continue to serve me a long time. I need to get a brown one at the next show.

I got my gun belt at the 1500 a few months ago from the guy below. I highly recommend them. I would at least look at everything he's got with him at the 1500 before you order something you don't know online.

 

[Crydaddy]

i bought one at the fort wayne gun show. daltech force gun belt. got it for 35$. online site lists it it 65$. good looking, firm and comfortable.

 

[THolland]

GUN belt

you may want to give duluth trading co. a try