I like that simple black cowhide belt. My old el-cheapo walmart special looked about like that one. $50 bucks isn't a bad deal, either. I think I'll go ahead and get that one.
Thanks for the advice.
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- Fri Jun 16, 2006 8:07 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: More on belts
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- Fri Jun 16, 2006 1:33 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: More on belts
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More on belts
I noticed the discussion of that ranger belt, which looks like a really neat one, and thought I should ask some questions.
Everybody says you need a good, stiff leather belt. That makes perfect sense to me, and I agree. Reinforcing stitching seems to be a "common thread" (heh) when it comes to tough belts, so I've got that on my checklist, too. The thing is that I have little basis for comparison, so I was hoping somebody here might tell me if I'm heading in the right direction.
I have one of these patent leather snap belt things made by Boston that I swiped off a CO buddy of mine (ok, I didn't actually "swipe" it, but it sounds good). I use a quality holster for my heavy pistol, and it seems to be working well. I know from a little experience, however, that a poor holster makes you feel that there is just no good way to conceal your weapon, while a high quality one feels like a whole world of difference that you couldn't imagine before. So, am I using a good enough belt? It is obviously a much better choice than the el-cheapo walmart thing I had before, but I don't know how it stacks up to the fancy $90 jobbies I see from holster makers.
If it isn't good enough, does anybody have a recommendation? I really like the snap closure, but I would give it up if a better belt only came with a buckle. I like black and simple. Many of the carry belts I have seen are a bit dressy for my personal taste. I'm a jeans, t-shirt, and workboots type. I hear lined belts are nice. I've never owned a lined carry belt, so can anybody offer an opinion on lining?
Any other advice you guys might have on the subject would be appreciated.
Everybody says you need a good, stiff leather belt. That makes perfect sense to me, and I agree. Reinforcing stitching seems to be a "common thread" (heh) when it comes to tough belts, so I've got that on my checklist, too. The thing is that I have little basis for comparison, so I was hoping somebody here might tell me if I'm heading in the right direction.
I have one of these patent leather snap belt things made by Boston that I swiped off a CO buddy of mine (ok, I didn't actually "swipe" it, but it sounds good). I use a quality holster for my heavy pistol, and it seems to be working well. I know from a little experience, however, that a poor holster makes you feel that there is just no good way to conceal your weapon, while a high quality one feels like a whole world of difference that you couldn't imagine before. So, am I using a good enough belt? It is obviously a much better choice than the el-cheapo walmart thing I had before, but I don't know how it stacks up to the fancy $90 jobbies I see from holster makers.
If it isn't good enough, does anybody have a recommendation? I really like the snap closure, but I would give it up if a better belt only came with a buckle. I like black and simple. Many of the carry belts I have seen are a bit dressy for my personal taste. I'm a jeans, t-shirt, and workboots type. I hear lined belts are nice. I've never owned a lined carry belt, so can anybody offer an opinion on lining?
Any other advice you guys might have on the subject would be appreciated.