Belt Question

[DaveT]

Here's a question about a belt I am trying to find.

For lack of a better description, it's like the one that 'Walker, Texas Ranger' wears on the tv shows.

Western style black leather, silver slip through buckle, silver tip and silver belt loop.

I want something thick enough to wear everyday for concealed carry, but with the above style. Kydex or polymer insert might be nice also.

Can anyone point me in a direction ?

I sure would appreciate any links in this direction !


Thanks in advance,
Dave

[GrannyGlock]

http://rlcompanyusa.stores.yahoo.net/stsibuse.html

Same people that make the "Answer" holster.

[Kalrog]

Check out any of the leather holster makers for GOOD gun belts. They all offer something a bit different. See which price / style works for you.

For less expensive, I like Galco and The Wilderness, but neither of them is as fancy as what you are wanting.

[Glockamolie]

You might be able to buy the buckle of your choice, and have a gun belt made for it. A good Western wear store would have the buckles - they're sold separately from the belts. Cavender's stores are everywhere...

http://www.cavenders.com/dept.asp?dept_id=5023

[WNallG30]

If I remember right, isn't that style even called a "Ranger belt"? I agree a good, high quality boot store would be the place to go.

[age_ranger]

I just got a custom sharkskin belt made. I love it. It's 1 1/2" wide but tapers in front to 1 1/4" to make bending over a bit more comfortable. It's 3/16" thick and is pefect for all my holsters. It really makes a huge difference and plasters my holster to my side. I no longer find it difficult to carry my full size Beretta anymore. Here's a pic. It's from Rafter S Gunleather. The mathcing sharkskin holster is also fromm Rafter S Gunleather and their prices are excellent.

http://www.raftersgunleather.com/

[jbirds1210]

If you have any connections to prison employees.....it is the cheapest way to get quality stuff exactly the way you want it. Custom made for a fraction of the cost!
Jason

[DaveT]

Thanks folks.

I settled on a 1 1/2 inch wide plain black ranger belt from Durango leather:

http://www.dgunleather.com/dutygear/belts/belts.html

Made and delivered in 2 to 2 1/2 weeks, total cost of $106.00

Now on to my next project..... a new Para Ordinance 45 ACP with a 3 1/2 inch barrel. Time to go study the different models !

I like my Kimber Ultra Carry II just fine, but I'm kinda leaning towards a double action 45. As an old wheel gunner, I tend to favor DA a little more.

Decisions, decisions......

[Kalrog]

Now on to my next project..... a new Para Ordinance 45 ACP with a 3 1/2 inch barrel. Time to go study the different models !

I have the C7-54 (LDA model) and I love it for CCW work.

[dws1117]

age_ranger,

Nice rig. I have a belt form RafterS and really love it. I like that it has 7 closer spaced holes instead of the usual 5. Makes for finer adjusting. After a good meal you can still let your belt out a bit without loosing your gun and pants.

[age_ranger]

I screwed up and I should have ordered a size or two larger for my IWB. Still, it fits. I'm on the second to last or sometimes last hole, but a little weight watching on my part should cure that. OR< it's a great excuse to buy another!!!

[longtooth]

Wt loss, if you really are too big will help a lot. I will be an encourager for that. I dropped 40 ablout 3.5 yr ago. I really feel better & refuse to go back. The "right hole" on my belt is the 1st indication that I need to get rid of a couple LBS now. Never yet had to say,"Hey, wife, believe I can add a couple pounds in the next week cause the belt is getting a little loose."