Leather gun belt

Mrhyde · Jan 17, 2015

I got a sweet Crossbreed holster for Christmas and I love it. Super comfortable but my department store belt isn't quite up to the task.

I'm looking to get some ideas for a good 1.5 inch leather holster belt. Preferably American made.

Amazon orders work for me but buying from a local gun shop is better if possible. So what's some good recommendations?

Thanks Fellers.

Proline Fisher · Jan 17, 2015

I have a few belts from http://abetterbeltusa.com/

Not local, made in Texas. The owners were extremely nice and you deal with them directly. When I need another belt I will be ordering from them again. Takes a few weeks since these are custom made.

JBinDC · Jan 18, 2015

I had a similar question a while back, and got some great answers here:

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=128127

Enjoy

rico903 · Jan 18, 2015

OP-what waist size do you need?

Baccusboy · Jan 18, 2015

Here is a list of manufacturers to check out:

1. agcustomgunleather
http://www.agcustomgunleather.com

2. bullhidebelts
http://www.bullhidebelts.com

3. akerleather
http://www.akerleather.com

4. American Holster Supply (looper gunbelts)
http://americanholstersupply.com/product/reinforced-looper-series-gun-belt/

5. looper law enforcement
http://www.looperlawenforcement.com/looper-reinforced-holster-belt.html

6. tucker gunleather
http://tuckergunleather.com

7. Milt Sparks
http://www.miltsparks.com/

8. The Beltman
http://thebeltman.net/

9. rg gunleather
http://www.rgleather.freehomepage.com/catalog_2.html

10. Crossbreed
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com

11. Mernickle Holsters
http://www.mernickleholsters.com/

12. Theis holsters (cheaper Crossbreed knockoff)
http://www.theisholsters.com/holsters.php

13 Comptac MTAC (another awesome Crossbreed competitor, but with shells that can switch with other weapons, and with belts too):
http://www.comp-tac.com

14. Kelley Gun Leather (great thinner/cheaper VM-2 knock-off with a much shorter 4-6 week wait!)
http://www.kelleygunleather.com/

15. White Hat Holsters
http://www.whitehatholsters.com/

16. Old Faithful "Do It Yourself" holsters (very low price!):
http://oldfaithfulholsters.com/

17. A Better Belt USA
http://www.abetterbeltusa.com

18. Some great pocket holsters for small guns:
http://pocketholsters.com

19. Hank's Clothing
http://www.hanksclothing.com/belts.html

20. Cabela's has a new Double-Duty Belt for about $40. One of the best prices you'll find. Try direct site if link changes.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Clot...ype=GNU&WTz_l=SBC;MMcat104797080;cat103911480

21. Winthrop Holsters
http://www.winthropholsters.com/

22. Aliengear Holsters
http://aliengearholsters.com/home

aquashooter · Jan 18, 2015

If you want to deal with a local shop, check out Atlantic in Rockville. They're into Cowboy shooting.

Minuteman · Jan 18, 2015

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=166194

swinokur · Jan 18, 2015

I have 3 Beltman belts in different colors. All great quality. I use them even when not carrying. They look pretty dressy if you need that.

Gryphon · Jan 18, 2015

The Comptac Minotaur has kydex stitched between two layers of high quality leather. Its really stiff at first but wears like iron. I recently got another belt from Wright Leather Works. Solid leather but the thickest I have ever seen. Very comfortable. Both can be dressed up or down depending on your attire.

Alea Jacta Est · Jan 18, 2015

swinokur said:
I have 3 Beltman belts in different colors. All great quality. I use them even when not carrying. They look pretty dressy if you need that.

My vote is for the BELTMAN or Filson.

If you look on EBay, you can find a good used Filson very reasonably. I could use my Filson to tow with.

My BELTMAN took a while to get made but it was perfect and the service was even better. Follow their measurement advice.

redeemed.man · Jan 18, 2015

Baccusboy said:
Here is a list of manufacturers to check out:

1. agcustomgunleather
http://www.agcustomgunleather.com

2. bullhidebelts
http://www.bullhidebelts.com

3. akerleather
http://www.akerleather.com

4. American Holster Supply (looper gunbelts)
http://americanholstersupply.com/product/reinforced-looper-series-gun-belt/

5. looper law enforcement
http://www.looperlawenforcement.com/looper-reinforced-holster-belt.html

6. tucker gunleather
http://tuckergunleather.com

7. Milt Sparks
http://www.miltsparks.com/

8. The Beltman
http://thebeltman.net/

9. rg gunleather
http://www.rgleather.freehomepage.com/catalog_2.html

10. Crossbreed
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com

11. Mernickle Holsters
http://www.mernickleholsters.com/

12. Theis holsters (cheaper Crossbreed knockoff)
http://www.theisholsters.com/holsters.php

13 Comptac MTAC (another awesome Crossbreed competitor, but with shells that can switch with other weapons, and with belts too):
http://www.comp-tac.com

14. Kelley Gun Leather (great thinner/cheaper VM-2 knock-off with a much shorter 4-6 week wait!)
http://www.kelleygunleather.com/

15. White Hat Holsters
http://www.whitehatholsters.com/

16. Old Faithful "Do It Yourself" holsters (very low price!):
http://oldfaithfulholsters.com/

17. A Better Belt USA
http://www.abetterbeltusa.com

18. Some great pocket holsters for small guns:
http://pocketholsters.com

19. Hank's Clothing
http://www.hanksclothing.com/belts.html

20. Cabela's has a new Double-Duty Belt for about $40. One of the best prices you'll find. Try direct site if link changes.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Clot...ype=GNU&WTz_l=SBC;MMcat104797080;cat103911480

21. Winthrop Holsters
http://www.winthropholsters.com/

22. Aliengear Holsters
http://aliengearholsters.com/home

Number 2 all day long. The super bio belt is indestructible. Not leather but no one would know the difference especially in black.

Pinecone · Jan 18, 2015

Based on the previous thread, I bought a belt from The Beltman.

I am VERY happy with the belt.

Mrhyde · Jan 18, 2015

AWESOME FOLKS! That's the type of well informed crowd sourced information I've come to know and love about this forum!

Thanks for all the awesome company ideas. I'm sure I'll be making a choice from at least one of them.

It was asked earlier. I'm a 38 inch waist at the moment but I'm trying to get back to a 36.

Name Taken · Jan 18, 2015

I use a "The Beltman" with my CBST and like it.

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