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December 27th, 2009, 08:25 AM #1
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What do you use for a Belt for Holster - material/size etc.
Based on recommendations from this forum for a horseback/woods gun I got my Ruger Security Six in SS with a 4". Looks almost new no hint of a dragline on the cylinder no polishing on the gun. I would say 96%+. Gave $280 out the door.
Anyway since I want this for horseback/woods carry I was thinking a crossdraw holster since it would be out of the way for riding and should be comfortable. I was looking at the parachute cord/web equipment belts. But I don't know the advantages/disadvantages to these - I was hoping for some input. What do you folks recommend - leather, nylon, etc? Also what width. I wear mostly jeans when out and about so I guess I need something that will fit through the belt loops - I don't think I want to wear two belts like LEO.
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December 27th, 2009, 09:26 AM #2
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Re: What do you use for a Belt for Holster - material/size etc.
Take a look at The Beltman's products (Link). All or most are thick (¼") leather. I've had one for a few years and it's doing quite well. Cost is between $60 and $90 but well worth it.
Mine is a casual belt and is used for activities similar to what you describe. Get the 1½" width so it'll fit jeans belt loops.
While I'm making recommendations, for a holster take a look at the Don Hume Model 721 with a retention strap. I use that belt/holster combo when I carry a 3.06" barrelled Ruger SP101.Last edited by RoyJackson; December 27th, 2009 at 11:37 AM.
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December 27th, 2009, 12:06 PM #3
Re: What do you use for a Belt for Holster - material/size etc.
In my experience the two most important issues are design and compatibility. By that I mean use a belt that is specifically designed to support the weight of a holstered weapon. I don't think the material is important if the design is correct. All my belts are 1 1/4" leather but that's just my preference.
The other issue is compatibility, all of my holsters are made for a 1 1/4" belt. There is nothing worse than a holster that does not fit the belt, it will move around on the belt and become an annoyance. Because I use a 1 1/4" belt I can't buy off the shelf belts or holsters (for the most part) but that's ok with me.
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December 27th, 2009, 12:09 PM #4
Re: What do you use for a Belt for Holster - material/size etc.
I own and use a beltman belt and a Wilderness Instructor belt.
they are both great gun belts.
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December 27th, 2009, 12:43 PM #5
Re: What do you use for a Belt for Holster - material/size etc.
I've been using the Wilderness reinforced model for many years now as a general purpose belt. I've also tried a few leather belts from Galco and found they go soft way too fast for me. I recently ordered a Beltman belt in horsehide with the reinforced option since I need a good leather belt too. I normally get my belts 1 3/4 width and found that Galco tends to be the easiest for off the shelf holsters made to fit that.
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December 27th, 2009, 04:30 PM #6
Re: What do you use for a Belt for Holster - material/size etc.
I prefer 1 1/2" belts because they fit all my belt loops. I have my holsters made with matching slots. Wilderness belts are the best of the instructor belts and I prefer them to UM, Galco or Blackhawks. In your situation, horseback/outdoors, I'd use my Wilderness belts before my leather belts.
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December 27th, 2009, 11:06 PM #7
Re: What do you use for a Belt for Holster - material/size etc.
Look at a leather craft store. They have good quality belt blanks in a number of widths and thickness's. I picked up a belt blank got some leather dye (Mahogany) dyed it on both sides added a buckle and punched some holes for the buckle and it turned out real nice looking. Then I got a surprize, it matched the Galco holster I got for Christmas for my 1911.
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January 3rd, 2010, 09:03 PM #8
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Re: What do you use for a Belt for Holster - material/size etc.
What about the Liger gun belt?
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January 3rd, 2010, 09:07 PM #9
Re: What do you use for a Belt for Holster - material/size etc.
Check out the Belt Man.
I just placed my order on Friday for a quick ship.
He allready emailed me and told me it's going in the mail this monday.
If his belt is half as good as his customer service, I am for one hell of a belt!!!
Stay tuned to the carry section. Once it arrives I plan on doing a full review with PLENTY of pics!
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January 3rd, 2010, 09:46 PM #10
Re: What do you use for a Belt for Holster - material/size etc.
I love this holster, it may not look like it hold's your pistol secure but it does & it's very comfortable & easy to draw. If it's good enough for Walker the Texas Ranger, it's good enough for me...lol..I have a shitload of holster's but this is my favorite.Last edited by Ronnies111; January 3rd, 2010 at 09:58 PM.
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