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Looking at the Beltman website and trying to decide between the horsehide or bullhide 1 1/2 " belt. Which would be the better belt? Is the horsehide worth the extra dollars? Thanks.

Deans

I think "better" is subjective. Supposedly horsehide resists sweat better, but to me that 's really more important for a holster and less so for a belt. Also horsehide is harder to stain evenly, so be sure you like the color choices offered as they likely won't be as wide a selection.

I have a Beltman Bullhide and love it. Best belt I've ever owned.

I would have bought the horsehide if it had come in my size. I probably still would get the internal stiffener as well.

I'm not an expert on leather, but I've been wearing a Kramer horsehide belt darn near daily for almost 12 years and its holding up great. I think either choice would work as long as you clean and condition it every so often. Mine still supports a holster nicely. I believe the extra you pay for horsehide is worth it.

I have a horsehide belt with internal stiffner from Beltman - what a great belt. I've had it for about five years and it still looks brand new. It will probably hold up another 50 years easily. Seriously top quality belt. I can't compare it to the others, but if I knew how well it would hold up, I would have bought one even if I didn't have a gun.

I have one of beltmans qiuck order belts, steerhide without stiffners and love it,Its beefie...

Thanks guy. Two more questions. How much stiffer is the belt with the stiffener added? Is there a breakin period?


Deans

Well got my belt today from The Beltman. Had to go with the quick ship belt as the one I was wearing was litterally falling apart. This is one nice belt. nothing fancy, just a good stiff belt. Already did the lock tite thing. Thanks guys for your help.

Deans

Just received mine today also. What a nice belt. Seems like it is holding the gun and holster up better than old belt did. Tough to keep a rag on a funnel, if you know what I mean. I am in quite good shape. Yes, round is a shape.
They sent an ad along with some price reduction belts that are in stoch. So I ordered another one just one size larger. Both belts will work just fine. Really nice people to deal with.

Deans wrote:Well got my belt today from The Beltman. Had to go with the quick ship belt as the one I was wearing was litterally falling apart. This is one nice belt. nothing fancy, just a good stiff belt. Already did the lock tite thing. Thanks guys for your help.

Deans

Wasn't sure what the Locktite thing was until I read this and checked my belt. All the fasteners were about to fall off. Thanks for the tip, I'm on it!

slinco wrote:Wasn't sure what the Locktite thing was until I read this and checked my belt. All the fasteners were about to fall off. Thanks for the tip, I'm on it!

I noticed mind after I lost one of the fasteners. The Locktite is a must.

I have had several "gun belts." I have to admit that the Beltman's belt are the best. I own four of them. They are all four the bullhide. Two in black and brown that 1 1/2". Two in black and brown in 1 1/4" for dress belts.

Not a dress belt, but the Wilderness Instructors model is my every day belt. Love it!

SpringerFan wrote:Not a dress belt, but the Wilderness Instructors model is my every day belt. Love it!

I am also looking at the Wilderness belts. May go with the frequent flier with stiffiner for casual/hunting etc wear.

Deans

slinco wrote:

Deans wrote:Well got my belt today from The Beltman. Had to go with the quick ship belt as the one I was wearing was litterally falling apart. This is one nice belt. nothing fancy, just a good stiff belt. Already did the lock tite thing. Thanks guys for your help.

Deans

Wasn't sure what the Locktite thing was until I read this and checked my belt. All the fasteners were about to fall off. Thanks for the tip, I'm on it!

I read that instruction when i got my belt...figured i just do it later and wear the belt. Well i forgot.
One evening i took the belt off and a fastener fell on the floor...whoops.Got out the blue loctite.