Leather Belts

Does anybody have recommendations for a quality belt that I can replace the buckle on? I have a brass Philmont buckle and keeper that I like and they seem to outlast belts. I got a belt from Fox Creek leather several months back, and while it's pretty solid, it's worn out enough that I'm looking to retire it to camp duty and get a new one that I'll try not to beat the hell out of.
 
MORIMOTOM said:
i was going to pick up a liger gun belt.

anyone have one?
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I have one of the Liger gun belts and love it. I have used it for about 9 months now and it looks as good as the day I got it. They are very strong, look like leather, and wear well. The buckle is HA finished so you have to be careful not to lean up against something like a car.:eek: I would highly recommend one.:thumbup:
 
I got a Bianchi 1 3/4 wide double thickness belt.

One of the things many people miss is the belt isn't straight. :)

This is actualy a good thing because hips aren't flat so a straight belt will kink at the top of the curve. This is ugly in addition to creating an accelerated wear point.

On a flimsy department store belt it won't matter. On a double thickness 1 3/4 leather gun belt, you learn that lesson quickly.
 
scooby said:
I have one of the Liger gun belts and love it. I have used it for about 9 months now and it looks as good as the day I got it. They are very strong, look like leather, and wear well. The buckle is HA finished so you have to be careful not to lean up against something like a car.:eek: I would highly recommend one.:thumbup:
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thx!! ill have to pick up a couple of them. :thumbup:
 
I have belts from Mitch Rosen, Galco, Haugen leather, and some others.

If you are going to carry a gun, then buy the best you can afford. I have a couple of older belts that have been worn an awful lot and still look new. But remember that a good belt is going to start at 50 dollars, and go way up from there. I have a BBQ rig that cost more than most pay for their handguns.

http://www.thebeltman.net/

http://www.mitchrosen.com/product_line/product_line.html

http://www.haugenhandgunleather.com...xtsearchParamVen=ALL&txtFromSearch=fromSearch

http://www.bulmangunleather.com/holsters.html

http://www.miltsparks.com/Belts.htm
 
A good belt is a good investment. Just like my Tilley hat, I have bought many cheaper belts that wore out in no time and had to be replaced. My belt and my Tilley hat cost a lot more then the competition initially but, now they are paying me back with additional years of service
 
Sid Post said:
A good belt is a good investment. Just like my Tilley hat, I have bought many cheaper belts that wore out in no time and had to be replaced. My belt and my Tilley hat cost a lot more then the competition initially but, now they are paying me back with additional years of service
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Yes Sir! Quality pays for itself.Been telling ppl that for years. Still, ppl have this Walmart mentality that something is good because it is cheap. Frustrates the heck outta me.
 
If you know someone in prison or have kinfolk there many inmates do great leathercraft.I have a belt that I wear everyday with knife and IWB gun rig have used for 10 years.
 
Yet another vote for the Filson double thickness belts. I've had mine for years, wear it every day and I don't ever see it wearing out in my lifetime. www.filson.com
 
My Rafter-S Gunleather sharkskin belt set me back a fair bit, but after wearing it for years I should at least be even by now, and they belt is nowhere near worn out.

Still need a Tilley hat though. ;)
 
I'm generally unimpressed with mass-merchant belts, but (I'm not making this up) Old Navy sells some excellent belts.

They're heavy single pieces of quality leather with nice brass buckes, well stitched and made in the US. The buckles are not stamped. I think they're wrought. Even the wire formed "pin" portion of the buckle is well made, with a nice curve, a swagged and flattened end, and a secure semi-interlocking design at the "eye" portion.

My first one lasted for about 5 years of daily wear before being mauled by some barb wire at OCS. It still functioned, but it had an ugly gash across the rear right hip portion and was no longer suitable for anything but utility usage.

I picked up a replacement about 2.5 years ago and it has held up very well, as expected.

I do not know how these belts would handle a bunch of heavy gear such as pistols and radios and whatever else; as they are not dedicated gun belts. They are fine for a large cell phone and a multi tool.

I believe they cost $20. They may no longer be available, as when I bought my last one the stock was split about 50/50 with less well made Chinese belts with the same price.

They're probably not as good as a more expensive higher-end belt but they are very very good for a product that costs twenty bucks and may still be available as close as your local strip mall.

I believe they are also sold at the Gap, at a slightly higher price.
 
As some here may know, those off the rack belts from mass merchants/ clothing stores are made to hold your pants up. That' s about it! They are not made to hold up gear- sidearm, flashlight, cuffs, knife, work tools, etc. Quality double thickness belts that are cut with a gradual curve (to properly fit the contour of your waist while eliminating that ugly kink at your rear) and properly glued and then stitched construction are the way to go. Even if you don' t tote your daily "tactical" stuff, it will still outlast those off the rack belts a dozen fold! I have used Milt Sparks for many years. And have been totally happy with their products. They have been around for a long time and have truly tested products.

N.

www.dozierknives.com/forum
 
Galco F.I.R.M, and Aker leather, both made as gun belts. Very high quality, the Aker is the more affordable of the two.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I do not mess around with my gun gear. Period. I have bought many a holster/belt and kept a few as "meets/exceeds expectations" I am hard on my gear (fullsize 1911, 2 spare mags, knife, cell phone) and will not accept garbage/bargain leather goods. With that said, Kramer and Ross get my vote. You can spend more, but I'm not sure you can get more than either company can provide. The Kramer double horse hide, while stiff at first, is damn near bomb proof. The Ross cowhide is extremely comfortable once broken in and I've worn it near every day for the last four years. It is their "Dress belt" 1 3/4 w/ stiffener. I bought it originaly for what I figured to be a light duty range belt, but it quickly worked its way into my "gotta wear it" rotation.

http://www.kramerleather.com/products.cfm?categoryID=2

http://www.rossleather.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_2&products_id=308
 
I've gotten a few belts from leathergoodsconnection.com. Theyre handmade one at a time, customized however you want, leather firmness, thickness, finish, hole spacing, edge beveling, buckle type, etc.. very nice high quality stuff.
 
The boys at JRE Industries are doing a beautiful leather belt with a heavy duty buckle.

I don't know pricing or availability but their contact information is on the website.

B
 
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