Gun Belt Advice

[BrewerGeorge]

Sorry for this, as I'm sure there are dozens of threads on this subject, but I couldn't find any useful returns searching 'gun belt' or just 'belt.'

I'm looking for a decent mid-priced belt to hold up my IWB CM9. Ideally I don't want to spend more than about $40-50 at this time. I'm in the middle of a large weight loss (55 lbs so far, 20 lbs to go) and I'll save the $100 Beltman or similar belts for when I hit my goal. The waist size is just too much in flux now.

It's not a heavy rig, but I'm tired of cheap, stretchy belts. Can anybody recommend something to tide me over?

ETA: If any mods think this would be better served in the Accessories section, please feel free to move it.

 

[ATM]

Check out The Wilderness instructor belts and frequent flyer belts. They are a great value.

Tactical Belts, Duty Belt, Military Belt, Instructor Belt

 

[Double T]

There was a guy on another forum selling handmade belts for your price range. I think it. Was an xd forum. They looked AWESOME.

You could also make your own, but for the cost of the belt blanks and dyes and hardware, you would exceed your budget.

You could also get a kit from Inside Waistband Holsters - Conceal Carry Holsters - Appendix Carry Holsters - Cross Draw Holsters - Gun Belts

 

[sajnaj]

5.11 operator belt and in your price range

 

[Shift Zombie]

An instructors belt is the way to go if you plan on massed weight loss. Otherwise you can find high quality thick leather belts for roughly 60 bucks at a gun show. That's where I got mine, and I love it. However, an instructors belt can be found for roughly 40-50 buckskin a few dIfferent websites. I would share of I wasn't s drunk. just search it and read, you'll find it.

 

[24Carat]

Look for Barsony Leather on Ebay.

I recently got a 55" to 56" 1 1/2" wide heavy grade leather gunbelt for $38.00 plus shipping. It is exceptional quality and not a laminate composite type of leather.

 

[gohard43]

Check out The Wilderness instructor belts and frequent flyer belts. They are a great value.

Tactical Belts, Duty Belt, Military Belt, Instructor Belt

You won't be disappointed with these belts! If you search the "accessories and gear" forum you will find that the wilderness belts are highly recommended!

 

[Mike H]

I bought a nice leather belt that is 1 1/2" wide and pretty thick for $30.00 at Tractor Supply. So far it has worked pretty good with my Crossbreed OWB with a G.30. Belt was made in Mexico.

 

[WyldeShot]

Get the Wilderness Instructor's belt!

 

[Kedric]

I have had excellent results with my Wilderness Instructor Belt. I think I paid right around 40 bucks for mine.

 

[youngda9]

+1 for Wilderness Tactical. They are highly adjustable. Just what you need.

 

[WyldeShot]

I have both the 5 stitch and the one with the polymer insert. I think the 5 stitch is good enough.

 

[Rip007]

Another vote for the Wilderness Instructor's belt. Got mine on ebay!

 

[mbaza3]

I have a Daltech Force Leather BullBelt which is great but pushing the $50 mark.

If you want a steal check out the $12 "work belt" at Wally world. The belt is made of sturdy nylon with a strip of leather stitched to it.

 

[canav844]

5.11 operator belt and in your price range

Ditto, $40 at Greenwood Gander, I made sure to get the polymer reinforced version, and I haven't looked back and stopped wearing the rest of the belts I have ever since.

 

[wrigleycub]

5.11 has a couple of great belts in your price range.

 

[netsecurity]

A good belt is important if you don't want your pants to hang down on your gun side, or if you need to be able to quickly draw your weapon, without your holster sliding around. From now on I'll be trying mine out in store before buying though. I want one that is just the right width for my Serpa holsters, and the right size for my waste. I bought an expensive belt online for size 34, and when it arrived it was 34 inches long in its entirety.

 

[glock212327]

Carhartt sells a belt that has stiff leather with nylon on the outside thats a good carry belt. I got mine at mejier but i think that tractor supply has them as well. i paid 20- 25bucks


http://www.constructiongear.com/carhartt-belt-leather-web-mens-a159.html?lsku=CGCHA159

 

[BlueEagle]

Honestly, if you are still losing weight and you want something "temporary," go to a couple of local stores and pick through the belts, and just pick the widest, thickest, most rigid belt. Will probably save you a fair amount of money, and if its going to be temporary anyway...I am using a belt I got at Goodwill now, and it works just fine. Cost like $6, been over a year now.

 

[Relatively Ninja]

If you want a steal check out the $12 "work belt" at Wally world. The belt is made of sturdy nylon with a strip of leather stitched to it.

this^^^. I've used one of these for almost a year, and it's held up well. Not too pretty, but for $12 bucks it's great as a temporary belt.