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JSThane wrote: A standard leather belt CAN be a gun belt - IF it is real leather, and not that fake stuff! I've been using a plain black leather belt, single-layer, for about five years now, both as an off-duty gunbelt, and as a hold-my-pants-up inner belt for my duty gear. Yes, it has worn itself flexible, but when combined with a decent holster and cinched a bit tight, it holds without flopping around. When fastened to the duty belt, it supports my pants and keeps my duty belt from falling around my knees.

My poor wife, however, needs a new gunbelt. We -thought- the one we got for her was of the same sort as mine... but it's that pleather crap. The layers of fake leather, each like a thick piece of paper, have come -apart- in fairly dramatic fashion, after only about a year.

Make sure you know which it is, if you go "department store belt." Or be prepared to replace fairly often.

Jaguar wrote:

drumbdummer wrote:ok, so as another newbie... (and still waiting on plastic) this thread brings up a point for me... what is a considered a good gunbelt and where can I find them? I have been carrying IWB with a kydex holster around the house with my regular leather belt with no problems, but I don't know the difference.....help a fellow out!

There are lots of good belts out there, I would suggest you search here and see what you can find. I have a Galco belt but after a year it is beginning to sag so I am considering moving up to a Beltman Bullhide belt.

If you prefer nylon over leather - there are the wilderness instructors belts, there are all kinds, just do some searches and see what peaks yor interest. Here's one. http://texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php? ... lt#p839354" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And your standard department store leather belt is not a gun belt - once you get one you will realize why.