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Jumping Frog wrote:From the pictures on the website, his belts would not appear to be any better than the pictures on Beltman's site, but low resolution website pictures can't always tell the story.
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I agree 100% on the pics and I think Al needs better picture. I will say that I was pleasantly surprised when my A & G belts arrived. Picture the difference between something like a Milt Sparks holster and a Galco (probably a bad example as I don't have any Galcos) but the edges are crisp, even and polished to perfection and the color is deep and full. The look and feel remind me of the difference when you wash your car and when you do the whole detail, buff and wax job. Both look great but the detail job looks and feels even better and brings out better look. Like I said, the Beltman does very good work- used him many years... just not quite as refined on the finish details.

Also, I have no experience with either maker's tooled versions.

I used beltman (horse and bull hides) for about 8 years... his belts are good but I can wholeheartedly recommend A & G gunleather over beltman. Prices are same but A&G is much more refined and a true cut above in quality and finish. (also a sturdier belt) In A &G (1.5") you probably won't need a stiffener.. I have one of his with it and i could hang my boat's anchor without sag. Of course, i don't know what you carry and what you preference is for comfort. You might email Al with a question or for a recommendation based on your carry weapon and see what he recommends. Money well spent and pretty quick turnaround times.

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