Best Leather belts for CC

[DuckYou]

I am going to get a couple of new leather belts, one brown and one black, for work and for CC.

I have ordered a crossbreed supertuck deluxe, and I plan on getting some leather tuckable belt loops for it in brown and black.

Thanks!

 

[spanky]

http://thebeltman.net/

 

[Sigforty]

http://thebeltman.net/

I have to agree with Spanky. He put me on the beltman and I am more than impressed with my Horsehide belt. Here is a link to my thread I started and I have some belt pics at the end. I have worn this belt everyday since I bought it.

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38048

 

[70116]

I have Crossbreeds (Black and Brown) and wear them every day. They're great.

You can get them Velcro lined and use the inside the belt Velcro tabs on the holster.

 

[Hardballing]

Don't have any "brand name" gun belts (other than old uniform belts) but you can find VERY nice gunbelts at almost any leather store, craft fair, or at lots of shops from Wal Mart on up.

Things to look for are thickness/stiffness of the leather, stitching, and width. Skinny belts suck for this purpose. Wide solid (not laminated) leather works like a charm and doesn't scream "gun".

Am aware that lots of folks go the brand name maker route, but I'll bet you my way is cheaper and works just as well or better. I have them in brown, black, basketweave, carved, different buckles, etc. and have never paid more than approximately $30.00 for a belt.

Just sayin is all. Hope this helps.

As an aside, check out the brand name makers and note what weight of leather they are using, or the materials itself (steer, cowhide, horsehide, etc.) then search the sources I mentioned. Bet you'll find close to the same thing...for a LOT less.

 

[Storm52]

Another vote for The Beltman. The first one I received brought me to purchase 2 more.

 

[SpeedRacer]

While they may not be the best, the 5.11 belts have served me well for years and the price is right at $30.

 

[onelochevy]

I have a black Comptac belt that I absolutely love. Also have a brown 5.11 leather belt that I found on sale for 4 bucks a while back. It works well, but nothing like the comptac.

 

[HiCapMag]

I have a couple from these folks and am quite pleased....get the Shark, its snazzy.

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[PrairieCajun]

BR Police Supply...Yes, I know they are expensive. Safariland mdl 51 1.5 in width has held up fine...nothing less than 1.5 in could hold up for very long IMHO.

 

[Bama2LA]

I'm not a Leather belt fan, but The Belt Man is a great product. I use the Nylon Ringed Wilderness belt. 5 stitch...does the job very well.

 

[eliska]

Who makes the best "dress" belt? I see lots of nice belts in a more casual style, but not in a more dressy version.

 

[HiCapMag]

I wear the Shark when I go to court.....little joke there too

 

[Dave328]

My 5.11 belt turned out to be pure garbage. It's leather stitched onto plastic. The edge of the belt, which is plastic, is painted brown and has peeled off. So the edges of my brown "leather" belt are now white! Bought a Wilderness web belt for casual and will probably get a leather one made.

 

[eliska]

HiCap - as a lawyer, I think that's pretty funny.

 

[SpeedRacer]

My 5.11 belt turned out to be pure garbage. It's leather stitched onto plastic. The edge of the belt, which is plastic, is painted brown and has peeled off. So the edges of my brown "leather" belt are now white! Bought a Wilderness web belt for casual and will probably get a leather one made.

That's strange...I've owned three 5.11 belts (2 black, 1 brown) and have never had that happen. Did you contact 5.11 and see if they'll replace it?

And it's not plastic on the edge, only the middle is reinforced with plastic.

 

[Coastie Paul]

Funny (or sad) that gator is more expensive than elephant.

I have a couple from these folks and am quite pleased....get the Shark, its snazzy.

http://www.raftersgunleather.com/Belts.htm

 

[Det.Blair]

I do not know if Rafters is still in business. I have read some bad complaints from people never receiving their orders. I bought a holster rig probaly about 3-4 years ago no problem. I heard good things about their belts but too many complaints about service.

 

[spanky]

I have one beltman belt and may order another soon.

I sent mine in twice to be shortened with great turnaround.

Of course, life kicked my ass and now it doesn't fit.

 

[Sigforty]

I have one beltman belt and may order another soon.

I sent mine in twice to be shortened with great turnaround.

Of course, life kicked my ass and now it doesn't fit.

What one did you get Spanky?