Recommended Carry Belts

[Hammertime]

Hello,

So I'm starting to get more comfortable with carrying my handgun. I definitely understand that having a solid sturdy belt is extremely important! I'm curious what your recommendations on brands of belts or types etc.

I currently have a belt from SOE that does the job well on some really bad for carrying jeans, and sadly is too think to fit into my dicky shorts.


So whats everyone using?

 

[nakinate]

The Belt Man.
They aren't cheap belts, but you get what you pay for. http://www.thebeltman.net/www/htdocs/index.html

 

[nakinate]

The Belt Man.
They aren't cheap belts, but you get what you pay for. Gun Belts by The Belt Man

 

[Cameramonkey]

Avoid the 5.11 reinforced leather belts you find at Gander, etc. the finish scratches WAAAAAY too easy.

The super biobelt is my next belt purchase.

 

[Bigtanker]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...iew-daltech-force-super-biobelt-gun-belt.html

Read this^^^ and see what you think. My Bio Belt is over 2 years old and is still in great condition. They are made in Indiana too.

 

[Hammertime]

The Belt Man.
They aren't cheap belts, but you get what you pay for. Gun Belts by The Belt Man

Definitely. My SOE belt is awesome. I just need better jeans with more loops for it to be more effective! I'll check these out!

Avoid the 5.11 reinforced leather belts you find at Gander, etc. the finish scratches WAAAAAY too easy.

The super biobelt is my next belt purchase.

This belt? https://www.daltechforce.com/strongest-gun-belt

 

[Bigtanker]

Definitely. My SOE belt is awesome. I just need better jeans with more loops for it to be more effective! I'll check these out!



This belt? https://www.daltechforce.com/strongest-gun-belt

Yep. Use coupon code INGO for a discount too. (I think it still works.)

 

[Hammertime]

Yep. Use coupon code INGO for a discount too. (I think it still works.)

Thanks for the review! I'll check em out!

 

[Hammertime]

Yep. Use coupon code INGO for a discount too. (I think it still works.)

INGO does still work

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I went through a few stiff "non gun belt" belts and two purpose built "gun belts" before settling on this one. It is just awesome and I wear it every day: http://www.comp-tac.com/gun-belts/kydex-reinforced-contour-belt-10511


I would not recommend getting the "velcro option" on the belt. I did on mine and it just made the belt too thick to work with my holsters. I took a seam ripper and ripped the velcro off and now everything is great.

 

[9mmfan]

I am a thorough Galco fan. Their belts are great. I use Galco holsters also. Top notch stuff.

 

[Hammertime]

I am a thorough Galco fan. Their belts are great. I use Galco holsters also. Top notch stuff.

I actually did not know that made belts. MY IWB holster for my shield is a Galco!

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Daltech, including their bullhide or biobelt.

 

[Hammertime]

Daltech, including their bullhide or biobelt.

Looks like Daltech it is for my next belt! Thanks guys.

 

[oldpink]

Daltech, including their bullhide or biobelt.

I just may have to get one of the bullhide, although I see that they also have horsehide, which should be an upgrade for those wiling to pay for the best.

 

[Hammertime]

I just may have to get one of the bullhide, although I see that they also have horsehide, which should be an upgrade for those wiling to pay for the best.

What is the benefit to Horsehide?

 

[newdave61]

What is the benefit to Horsehide?

Horsehide has a closer grain, is stiffer, and tolerates moisture better. It takes longer to conform to a new shape but is overall considered a better material than cowhide.

 

[cbhausen]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...iew-daltech-force-super-biobelt-gun-belt.html

Read this^^^ and see what you think. My Bio Belt is over 2 years old and is still in great condition. They are made in Indiana too.

Another +1 for the BioBelt. Best I've ever worn, I use it with a full size 9mm and dual mag pouch.

 

[Hammertime]

Horsehide has a closer grain, is stiffer, and tolerates moisture better. It takes longer to conform to a new shape but is overall considered a better material than cowhide.

Makes sense then why it would be a good carry belt!

 

[CPT Nervous]

I carry with a Galco nylon belt. Haven't tried any leather belts, other than duty belts. I've been happy with it.