I use a Beltman belt (thebeltman.net) with a G19 IWB daily. You will pay more for a quality gun belt but it makes a HUGE difference. I know some others will chime in with their choices as well so you should have some options. Let us know what you decide on.
What gun belt do you use?
I need to buy a gun belt and I am looking to the GT community for some advice. What makes a belt good/bad? Not sure if it matters but my EDC is a G23 IWB.
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Wilderness 5 stitch 1 1/2". Just ordered a CSM.
Best gunbelt I've used. You can adjust it perfectly.
Best gunbelt I've used. You can adjust it perfectly.
Same Answer I give to everyone who asks this question.... A lot of this is based on what do you want(Leather or a Web belt?) what is your budget, etc.. Below, imo.. are the 3 best belts you can get. I can recommend Beltman all day, but if it's not in your budget, then it's a pointless discussion.
Good
Wilderness Instructor -- Had one for several years, and use it when Camping/Fishing, etc.. when I don't want my leather getting beat up(also keep Kydex holsters for this)..
Better:
Aker B21 - Kydex reinforced leather. Not the quality of a Beltman, but also about half the price. Very good, "production quality" leather belt. Nice and stiff also due to the insert, and actually a bit cheaper than the Wilderness... You won't get a lot of options like different colors, belt buckles, etc like you would w/ a Beltman, but it still looks good. http://copquest.com/24-0500.htm#Aker_B21_-_1-1/2_Inch_Leather_Dress_Belt
Best:
http://thebeltman.net -- Hands down, no question, the best.
Beltman Horsehide. Great belt for carry and looks good enough to wear with dress pants. A true gun belt makes a big difference.
A horse hide Beltman belt. Hard to beat.
Also had good luck with Wilderness belt. But also found a good, thick, 1 1/2" leather belt on sale at JC Penny's. Wilderness holds higher and tighter, but wear the Penny's (at 1/3rd of the cost) just as often. Shop around and good luck.
CrossBreed's gun belt I like it a lot. Its good quality made in USA and at a good price.
I have a hard time believing(given the fact I've BTDT) that anything at JC Penny, Tractor Supply, etc.. is going to come even remotely close to a quality gun belt.Also had good luck with Wilderness belt. But also found a good, thick, 1 1/2" leather belt on sale at JC Penny's. Wilderness holds higher and tighter, but wear the Penny's (at 1/3rd of the cost) just as often. Shop around and good luck.
IGF
I use this one - Bison Designs Heavy Duty - $23.00 http://www.bisondesigns.com/node/36
Almost daily wear for a year and zero signs of wear. Great for OWB/IWB holsters.
Almost daily wear for a year and zero signs of wear. Great for OWB/IWB holsters.
i'm using a wilderness instructor belt 1 1/2" csm it's my first gun belt and it was worth every penny.
Ive got a galco dress belt that is the ****.. had it for 10 yrs its part of my everyday
gear. it was the best 60 bucks I ever spent.
gear. it was the best 60 bucks I ever spent.
I have a 1.25" and 1.5" thewilderness Frequent Flyer models. I like them b/c the buckle system allows infinite adjustments within a range. Some pants are thicker material than others, sometimes you eat a bit too much, etc.
The beltman called me when he saw that I had made a double order on the website. Most companies would just send the order but the beltman took the time to call me on the phone. Nice guy and great customer service.
1.5" beltman horsehide. i have the 1" spacing but wish i would have gotten the 3/4" spacing.
Wilderness Instructor.
Previously I had a 1.5" 5 stitch. Now I use a 1.75" with the polymer insert. The extra size and stiffness is worthwhile, IMO, but really only matters if you carry OWB.
The first one was worn pretty much every day for around 3 years and held up very well.
If I wanted one that looked better (mine don't show often and when they do the wilderness ones are fine) I would go with a beltman
Previously I had a 1.5" 5 stitch. Now I use a 1.75" with the polymer insert. The extra size and stiffness is worthwhile, IMO, but really only matters if you carry OWB.
The first one was worn pretty much every day for around 3 years and held up very well.
If I wanted one that looked better (mine don't show often and when they do the wilderness ones are fine) I would go with a beltman
I have a beltman and wilderness instructor 5 stitch. I much prefer the wilderness. The beltman is to thick and not as tough. Also, the wilderness belt can be adjusted in very small increments. The beltman belt can only be adjusted in .75 or 1 inch increments. The beltman belt does look better.
Maxpedition Ligerbelt, for about 5 (maybe 6?) years now. Looks and works the same as the day I got it.
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