Request for belt advice

[jbirds1210]

Over the last year I have broken one of the cardinal rules of CHL...I wear a cheap leather belt for everyday carry! The belt is 1 1/2 inch and used to work well, but now sags with the weight of my gun and holster.

I have had enough of it and want a quality one. I know that there are some companies out there charging a hundred bucks for their line....but why? Is the thickness of the belt what makes the high quality for my purpose?

I have tried on the Wilderness belt and did not like it. Any other suggestions. I would like to keep it in the $70.00 range if possible. Thanks in advance!
Jason

[gigag04]

I have a Galco belt. They are excellent quality and mine was like 60 bucks or so.

-nick

[HighVelocity]

Since you don't like the Wilderness belt, I highly recommend Don Hume's B109L trouser belt.
I have one in black and one in brown. They are rock solid and built to last.

http://www.donhume.com/Products/Product ... oductID=84

[No4Mk1]

Since you don't like the Wilderness belt, I highly recommend Don Hume's B109L trouser belt.
I have one in black and one in brown. They are rock solid and built to last.

http://www.donhume.com/Products/Product ... oductID=84

Ditto! I have a brown one that I've worn almost daily for two years and it's still rock solid!!

[DiverDn]

I've heard good things about these belts but have never used them myself. It's pushing your 70 dollar limit.

http://www.thebeltman.net/bullhide.htm

[RPBrown]

Since you don't like the Wilderness belt, I highly recommend Don Hume's B109L trouser belt.
I have one in black and one in brown. They are rock solid and built to last.

http://www.donhume.com/Products/Product ... oductID=84

I have one in black that I have had for several years with no signs of breakdown

[one eyed fatman]

Rafters gun leather sells them for 40.00 and up. I have one and it works great for my XDSC9. I've ordered one from the beltman that will have a stiffener sewn in. It should work well for my XD Tactical 45. With shipping it's going for about 90.00.

[Kalrog]

I think Galco might be the best value out there. Not fancy or anything like that, but I got a black Galco gunbelt for like $40 at the LGS. It has been great for a year for me.

[remington79]

I bought my belt from http://www.gunnersalley.com It's 1 1/2 inches wide and is thick. It cost 70 dollars and they charged 6 dollars for shipping. It's a good quality belt, I'd buy another one.

[remington79]

http://www.gunnersalley.com/category/accessories.belts/
Try this link it should take you straight to the page with the belts on it.

[AG-EE]

Brownells sells belts made by Ross, and the one I have is stiff and holds my 1911 fine. There are around $40 I believe. Order it a few inches big though, as they seem to measure short.

[Bones3]

Jason

Rafter gives you more punched holes than the others I've seen. Makes
for finer adjustments & greater comfort.

http://www.raftersgunleather.com/index.html

[maqueswell]

hello JBirds 1210:

I purchased a very nice Bianchi belt from the below website, and the price is right, very comfortable, and inexpensive. This is the belt i use for my CCW.

http://www.copquest.com/14-1800.htm#Bia ... _Duty_Belt

[OverEasy]

Another vote for Don Hume B109L. I have two.

Just got the second one in April from Red Diamond Uniform, for $37.99.

I think it's http://www.reddiamondonline.com?

These belts are 2 layers of leather and almost 1/4" thick.

Aker B21 is another inexpensive favorite of many. Two layers of leather with a polymer insert in between.

I don't have one, but have read many positive accounts on other boards.

Happy hunting, OE

[HighVelocity]

Dangit OE!! That's a lot better price than I paid. Wish I'd known about Red Diamond Online a year ago.
Thanks for the link though, I'm sure they have something I want.