Any recommendation on Gun Belts? I'm new to this and trying to get my equipment in order. Heading down to AFS tonight to shoot and get whatever equipment I need. I have a class at the Sig academy next Sunday which is for Long distance Pistol shooting and they will have us draw from a holster for some exercises. New to shooting from the holster and wanted to see if getting a good gun Belt will help or make a difference.
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Gun Belts
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M1911
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Getting a good gun belt is crucial and will make a big difference. But most good gunbelts are custom made, and you won't be able to get one made for you in time.
One alternative that you could order in time is a belt from Wilderness: http://www.thewilderness.com/storepinnacle/index.php?p=catalog&parent=142&pg=1
One alternative that you could order in time is a belt from Wilderness: http://www.thewilderness.com/storepinnacle/index.php?p=catalog&parent=142&pg=1
RB101
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http://www.thebeltman.net/
Can't go wrong IMO. Quality through and through. Or, if you need something in a rush (pending your location) First Defense in Uxbridge carrys a good amount of 'in stock' gun belts.
Can't go wrong IMO. Quality through and through. Or, if you need something in a rush (pending your location) First Defense in Uxbridge carrys a good amount of 'in stock' gun belts.
How about the BlackHawk products. They one called the Instructor Belt. I only ask because I think AFS has it there and i'm going tonight. Might be easier than ordering and waiting last min.
Thanks for the other suggestions...looking into those as well.
Thanks for the other suggestions...looking into those as well.
KingPing
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http://northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=123770
WTS: Black Belts....1.25" and 1.5" brass or nickle'd... $45 shipped.
Custom made. Super fast turnaround. And a fine belt.
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WTS: Black Belts....1.25" and 1.5" brass or nickle'd... $45 shipped.
Custom made. Super fast turnaround. And a fine belt.
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The Beltman does a very nice product. 5.11 also makes some very nice leather belts you can get off the shelf. I like the Instructor style belt but sometimes you need a traditional leather belt. First Defense, as noted above, usually has both types in stock.
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Another vote for Andy. Great belts at very good prices with a very quick turnaround. He's a nice guy, and he's a small localish (VT) business. What more could you want?
yanici
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Just got an A&G Leathers gunbelt on the quick ship program. Great product. I orderd it on Thursday and it was in my mail box on Saturday. The "quick ship" belts are limited to 1 1/2" belts and in three colors, with choice of buckles for $69. You can order custom belts too but there will be wait time.
Very, very good belt.
http://www.agcustomgunleather.com/
Very, very good belt.
http://www.agcustomgunleather.com/
I've bought two belts from the beltman. You can't go wrong there. He carries black, square buckle, 1.5" belts in stock. He may be able to get you that in time for your class.
Otherwise, First Defense does carry quite a few in stock.
Otherwise, First Defense does carry quite a few in stock.
+1 on the Beltman. I wear one of his everyday, it's great. My fiancee has a galco belt, which works for what she needs it for. A lot of people have said good things about Andy Langlois's stuff, he's a member here, as well, though I have no firsthand experience.
I buy my belt from the same place that makes my holsters, mag holders, ext..
It is Mernicke Holsters mernickleholsters.com
And I use there PB1 belt mernickleholsters/pb1 .
I really like it, I am contacting him soon for a new one. After losing 100 Lb's after my cancer surgury I need a new one as the other one is a mile long now![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
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It is Mernicke Holsters mernickleholsters.com
And I use there PB1 belt mernickleholsters/pb1 .
I really like it, I am contacting him soon for a new one. After losing 100 Lb's after my cancer surgury I need a new one as the other one is a mile long now
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Any "instructor" nylon belt will typically do you, I happen to notice people wearing nylon belts, they just kind of stick out to me in most classes of dress. But if inconspicuousness isn't paramount then they are great, they hold up tight and are cheap. I'd go with custom's or purpose made gun belts for everyday type wear. Cabellas has a cheap double duty belt that I favor because they're $40 reg priced and go on sale all the time. Ymmv.
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I just received my first Beltman belt in the mail and it looks and feels awesome!
I have great expectations of this belt and its longevity. I went with the horsehide outer, bullhide inner combination and it seems stiff as a board.
I have great expectations of this belt and its longevity. I went with the horsehide outer, bullhide inner combination and it seems stiff as a board.
I like the Wilderness belt as well for mucking around, but after ordering two belts the wrong size, I realized why I'm not a carpenter
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I've had good luck ordering +3 inches over the pants size for carrying.
This is what I have from Comptac, been working VERY well for me.
http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=43
http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=43
Who is Andy (what company) and what is his webpage ???
I wouldn't mind trying a local (New England) if the price was right. Heck I might even take a ride up there if he isn't to far into VT.
I'm curious. Do you guys use belts that are just leather or reinforced belts? Any reason for one over the other? I need to buy a nice belt, the one I have is pretty well broken in and borderline too soft at this point.
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The belt I wear (Wilderness Instructor) is two plies of heavy nylon with polymer reinforcement sewn in between the layers. Any gun belt worth calling a gun belt will at least be 2 ply construction, whether it's leather or whatever. Some come with reinforcement, some do not.
Personally, I really like the way the reinforced belt sits.
