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"Big & Tall" gun belt discussion.
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:15 am
by Roeville
New to LTC and still in need of some equipment.
My LTC instructor highly suggested we use a gun belt when we carry because regular belts just aren't made for toting a gun.
With that said I'm a bigger guy waist size 48-50 and I'm looking for some suggestions. What works well but without sacrificing comfort. There are just sooooo many options available I'm not quite sure where to begin.
Re: "Big & Tall" gun belt discussion.
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 5:39 am
by Pawpaw
Your instructor gave you not just good, but essential advice. A good, stiff gunbelt will be more comfortable simply because you don't have to cinch it down so tight. Pulling a belt too tight is almost always an effort to make up for a flimsy belt.
TAM recently found this beltmaker with attractive prices:
http://www.hanksbelts.com/collections/g ... carry-belt
Be sure to follow their sizing chart. You will need a slightly larger belt than you think.
For the record, I'm bigger around than you are.
Re: "Big & Tall" gun belt discussion.
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:27 am
by cmgee67
I wear the tuff products 1.5" ranger belt with the cobra buckle. Best belt I have ever worn and it holds your gun up so well there is no adjusting your pants. People say SOE is the gold standard but I personally like the tuff products the best. If you want something as soon as you order don't order from SOE they take weeks to months. I have tried both. It's made in USA and great warrantee. Already has keepers built into it if that is something you need. they make one that will fit you. I wear the medium I believe which is sizes 34 all the way to 40. So the large should be plenty for you. 60 dollars is what I got mine at on LA police gear. Normally you find them for 75. But I have used it extensively and it's great. Feeds through normal belt loops without a problem.
Re: "Big & Tall" gun belt discussion.
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:34 am
by jimd1981
Hank's belts are very, very nice. I have the harness leather belt, and it will definitely outlast me :)
Re: "Big & Tall" gun belt discussion.
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 9:21 am
by Jago668
AG Custom Gun Leather is a good one as well. I have one of the horsehide belts with internal stiffener. Works great, and I'm about the same size as you.
Re: "Big & Tall" gun belt discussion.
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:58 pm
by ranberndt
Re: "Big & Tall" gun belt discussion.
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 4:49 am
by Roeville
Thanks gents, appreciate the info. I will look into all suggestions.
Re: "Big & Tall" gun belt discussion.
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:35 am
by mojo84
http://www.thebeltman.net/www/htdocs/index.html
Very popular and I've never heard anything negative about them.
Re: "Big & Tall" gun belt discussion.
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 6:18 am
by cmgee67
Roeville wrote:Thanks gents, appreciate the info. I will look into all suggestions.
No problem! That's what this forum is for. Good luck on your quest to find a good belt. There are a ton out there! One thing I have learned is that a good holster is a must have but a good belt to hold it up is vital
Re: "Big & Tall" gun belt discussion.
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:13 am
by JerryK
There are a lot of good belts out there and remember when ordering and some claim to have thick belts, it has to go through your holster. I ordered an 18 oz belt that was claimed to be .281" thick and it is a vary nice and sturdy belt I have a lot of holsters that it wont fit. Rather than exchanging it I ordered a second 14 oz because of this problem. Check your holsters and use that as a determining factor on what will fit.
Bigfoot belts claimed to be .281" thick and that is exactly what I got.