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Belt importance?

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I was reading a another post that got me thinking and looking for a good belt. and was wondering does it have be a "gun" belt. cause most of the belts I have found on the net are kinda expensive. as my budget is right now a $100 is to much for a belt (I have a baby on the way and we are saving every last penny cause the wife will be out of work for a while.)

So can I get away with finding a good quality, thick belt, that is not necessarily made to carry a gun?
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I've read some good things about this company.

http://www.thebeltman.net/
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I bought one at Cavender's that works acceptably. Not as good as a purpose-made belt, but it's thick and stiff. I think it was just under $40.

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This man is local to DFW and does the best job I have seen. I have had many belts and I am a large man. I am hard on belts and these have been the best for me.
http://www.texasgunslinger.com/
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The Wilderness Instructor belts work well. In black, they look more like a normal belt than you'd expect, though, frankly, most people are about as observant as rocks anyway.

http://thewilderness.com/catalog/index. ... th=3_42_43
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Another:


http://www.wildbillsconcealment.com/accessories.html


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Lumberjack98 wrote:I've read some good things about this company.

http://www.thebeltman.net/
I have two belts from this guy, and will be getting at least one more (with velcro lining).

Highly recommended, and relatively (compared to other gunbelt makers) inexpensive.
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carlson1 wrote:This man is local to DFW and does the best job I have seen. I have had many belts and I am a large man. I am hard on belts and these have been the best for me.
http://www.texasgunslinger.com/
I'll second this one, I have a couple and they have treated me well.
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9mmGuy
You have all the advice above that you need. All these are quality belts at a very reasonable price.
If you are carrying IWB you can compromise on your belt some. Your pants will do part of the job.
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Here are my two.
This is my daily wear. http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum3328.php
It will handle OWB, but not as well as the second one. It is about the same flexi quality as a seat belt.

Here's the one for when i want to wear OWB. It is considerably stiffer. With a hard flexible core. Not at all uncomfortable on me. http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum3333.php

They look almost identical from casual observance. The details are listed about the d-ring's test load performance criteria..
Fwiw, the belts will hold me suspended (at 225 lbs.) in mid-air. It is not comfortable to be suspended from a single belt, but it is possible. I do use the belt(s) daily hooked on to safety devices, as needed, in my everyday work.
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carlson1 wrote:This man is local to DFW and does the best job I have seen. I have had many belts and I am a large man.
So, were you on the computer while mrscarlson1 was calling for the ambulance?

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Post by GlockenHammer »

Aker belts are good and cheap $35-$45 (http://www.akerleather.com/). I wear the same one every day for a couple of years now. They have a polymer insert so they really hold the weight of your pistol well.
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Post by packina45 »

Don't overlook gun shows as places to find good belts. Recently picked one up from a dealer at a local show, nice, heavy-weight, 1-1/2" belt with leather nearly 1/4" thick for twenty bucks.
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lrb111 wrote:This is my daily wear. http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum3328.php
Thumbs down from me on customer service from CopsPlus.com, however. Not dishonest, just not well run. My experience was bad enough that I feel it's worth mentioning when the subject comes up.

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