Leather belt recommendations?

[DocJohn]

Originally Posted by jdavis
Have a look at the Galco SB1 1.25" wide dress belt. This belt has a heavy reinforcement between two layers of quality leather. The finish on the tan leather is a cut above the other belts that I examined and is very durable. I dress as you do and have worn mine daily for about 6 months with no signs of wear. It is very stiff but will take a set to the form of your body and becomes very comfortable. This belt is stiff enough to hold up your heaviest gun without sagging.

Great minds think alike. This is the setup I use.

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I have 2 Galco SB1 belts (one black, one brown). I wear one or the other at least 8 hours every day at least 5 days per week . They have worked great for me.

[Frayed Knot]

I'll add my experience to the mix. Great thread.

I have a gun belt from the Beltman and one from RG Leather. The belt from RG is significantly cheaper and very nicely done. The best value for me at $57.


http://www.rgleather.freehomepage.com/catalog_2.html


I might have to give Jason Winnie a try.

[JFootin]

I just made a right choice, too! A good old NC boy from Mt. Airy, the town that Andy Griffith's Mayberry is reminiscent of. I ordered one of his belts, black with black thread and the #9 roller buckle. He said he can have it to me by this weekend. Excellent!

I got the belt today. It is very well made, double stitched, with beveled edges and elongated holes that are easy to find. The belt is fully 1/4" thick and very stiff. I tried it with two pancake holsters and its almost impossible to get the holsters slid on and in place. I'l have to open the belt slots a bit on those holsters, or just use another belt. For belt holsters with slots, the ones that say they'll fit 1 3/4" belts would work perfect with this belt. It works great with my clip and snap loop holsters. And, needless to say, it provides superior support for any holstered gun. A great value at $55 shipped!

[AC7880]

I ordered my belt from Jerry on Mon 19 Nov, he shipped it on Wed Nov 21 via USPS. In route - federal holiday in the mailing time. Jerry is FAST for a custom made belt. Haven't seen it yet in person.

E-mail jbissell@triad.rr.com

Web Site www.jbgunbelts.com

I got the belt today. It is very well made, double stitched, with beveled edges and elongated holes that are easy to find. The belt is fully 1/4" thick and very stiff. I tried it with two pancake holsters and its almost impossible to get the holsters slid on and in place. I'l have to open the belt slots a bit on those holsters, or just use another belt. For belt holsters with slots, the ones that say they'll fit 1 3/4" belts would work perfect with this belt. It works great with my clip and snap loop holsters. And, needless to say, it provides superior support for any holstered gun. A great value at $55 shipped!

[Alfonse]

You'll love it. That's where I buy too.

[AC7880]

Jerry built and shipped the belt quick, but USPS took a while to deliver over the Thanksgiving holiday.

I received the belt yesterday, and wore it yesterday and today, both with and without holster/Kahr K9 attached. Fine looking and performing belt, well worth the $55 delivered cost. Highly recommend Jerry for belts.

I ordered my belt from Jerry on Mon 19 Nov, he shipped it on Wed Nov 21 via USPS. In route - federal holiday in the mailing time. Jerry is FAST for a custom made belt. Haven't seen it yet in person.

E-mail jbissell@triad.rr.com

Web Site www.jbgunbelts.com

[1911Texan]

I have been a customer of Jerry's belts for many years...I have them in every color avaliable..I have been carrying for nearly 40 yrs. and by far Jerry has the BEST Belt I have ever whore..even my older ones still look new..Price..you just can't beat it and Fast turn around as well..His belt will be the Last One you will ever need.......

[NoBite]

Rafter S Gunleather. http://raftersgunleather.com/Belts.htm

I am wearing their cowhide belt and have worn it well over five years. I cannot imagine wearing it out!


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[Barth]

I have several gun belts.
When the gun is actually on the belt?
My favorite is a Galco SB1.
If I'm in dress cloths and running pocket carry?
Then I'm using a DeSantis.

Generally I find the more expensive belts to me more comfortable and worth the higher cost.

[up1911fan]

I like The Beltman and JRC. Occidental makes a good quick ship belt as well.

[AC7880]

New pics of Jerrys belt with TT MiKes Special EC and Ritchie Stakeout.

I bought a CM9 today, so a pic of the CM9 and K9 alternating in the holsters. Both holsters were designated as P9 holsters. The K9 fit fine, and CM9 is a touch tight due to wider slide.

[wagon]

Rafter S Gunleather. http://raftersgunleather.com/Belts.htm

I am wearing their cowhide belt and have worn it well over five years. I cannot imagine wearing it out!


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Rafter! I am still wearing theirs..... But..... Are they still in business????? nuff bad rap makes me worry calling them.

In the recent 12 months I have become a believer of Wilderness 5 stitch.

[Yogi 117]

AC:

Another option that has a good reputation and good pricing is. . .
http://www.hanksclothing.com/amish_belts_ccw.html

HTH.

-steve

Just received 2 of these belts (black & brown) for under $60 & I must say they are very well made. Wore the belt last night with a White Hat Hybrid holster carrying my Glock30, and it performed very well.

[Bawanna]

Clearly there is only one choice!

E-mail jbissell@triad.rr.com

Web Site www.jbgunbelts.com

I just ordered a belt from Jerry. Just sent an email and he was wicked quick responding. I told him what I wanted and he sent a Pay Pal invoice since I'm not too good with that stuff.
I told him I had no expectations of before Christmas or anything but he said all his Christmas ordered are built and shipped and he would start on mine right away this afternoon so could happen.

Been wanting to get one for a spell and the missus finally said go for it.

Seems like a real nice fella to deal with too.

I'll report when it arrives.

[The1gun]

Just got one of the High Noon belts. They sandwich a stiffener between two layers of leather. Very substantial. It's funny to put on because it's already pretty much in a circle. It does not hang straight out. Not cheap, but I was ordering a holster and I needed to replace my other belt. It's 1-1/2 wide. No idea how it's going to work out but I think it's gonna stay stiff for a long time.