Suggestions requested

[Boogika]

What are best types of belts (width, material ect) for a lady to wear (with jeans) for an appendix carry firearm?

 

[Tactically Fat]

I'd look at NextBelts. Width is personal preference.

MY personal preference is 1" thick at a minimum.

 

[Trebor657]

I have been using a Daltech Carry belt for over a year now...great support for OWB and IWB and still looks like new...worth a look...

https://www.daltechforce.com/collections/gun-belts

 

[Ashton1911]

I have been unimpressed with my nextbelt. Their customer service is great, but I would rather not have to make warranty claims. I found that they do their job well, but break down within half a year.

 

[KellyinAvon]

I have been using a Daltech Carry belt for over a year now...great support for OWB and IWB and still looks like new...worth a look...

https://www.daltechforce.com/collections/gun-belts

I second the motion on the Dahltech. Super Bio for the win!

 

[sixGuns]

I don't know about styling (fashion) needs but a simple 1.5" nylon belt from Propper via my local army surplus store works great (for me) and is inexpensive. I'm not really a fan of the notch type belts because I often find one notch is too tight and the next is too loose. They come in various colors and lengths and you can always cut down from larger size and singe the end to seal the end. Of course how you cut down/singe the end can effect its look if you don't take care doing it. I'm looking at "ratchet" type belts but haven't taken the plunge.

 

[Trapper Jim]

Galco SB6 1 3/4 all heavy leather. Will be glad to demonstrate the fail with many of the others mentioned.

 

[Steve]

3rd recommendation for Daltech. Mine is over a year old and still looks new. Works like a champ. Good IN based company with solid customer service. Plenty of styles to choose from.

 

[WanderingSol07]

I changed to a Daltech earlier this year, made a big difference and made carrying much more comfortable.

 

[hoosiersasquatch]

I have found at the festivals in Indiana quite often have dealer selling solid leather belts. The ones I have purchased are about 1 3/8" in height and last an extremely long time. I have one belt I bet I bought 25 years ago. I wear a Glock 19 with a full magazine, and it carries it very well. Bought another belt this fall (old ones have shown wear and don't look as nice) and it was close to $25. A great deal considering what they are asking for a belt at box store.

 

[cosermann]

The tricky bit here might be how much of a fashion compromise any particular lady is willing to make for a solid gun belt. While the Daltech SuperBio belt is an excellent value with good service life, it's not necessarily the most fashionable belt out there. But, I'm a guy, so it works fine for me.

Generally, 1.5" wide is pretty standard. Optimally, the width of one's belt is matched to the width of ones mounting system (i.e. loops, clips, etc.). Sometimes you'll see "dressier" belts that are the full width, from say 1 to 11 o'clock (around the sides and back), and are tapered down to a narrower, dressier width in the front were they're visible when using an open cover garment. I've not used any of the tapered belts, however, so can't say how well that approach works.

 

[Route 45]

Don't know much about ladies' fashion, but as far as utility goes, I have been using a Kore belt and really like it. Easily adjusts in 1/4" increments via a ratcheting track system. Mine's holding up really well at 2 years.

All 1.5" Gun Belts MAIN

www.koreessentials.com

 

[Timjoebillybob]

For width, I'd say check the loops on the jeans and get the widest that will fit the smallest you own or at least plan to carry while wearing. From my understanding women's jeans usually have shorter loops than men's.

 

[russc2542]

Another 2 votes for daltech. My wife has one and uses it for carry. I just got one for myself. For the last 6 years or so I used a bigfoot steel lined belt. Fantastic belt but the over .25" thickness was troublesome with some belt loops and my phone clip.

 

[wcd]

What are best types of belts (width, material ect) for a lady to wear (with jeans) for an appendix carry firearm?

More info perhaps? I know you said jeans, but are we talking winter carry? Also what is her style? Casual, or hooded sweatshirt? I can tell you that my wife uses a Nylon 511 belt it’s two layers thick and has held up really well.

it works well for her, although honest she always wears something that covers it none the less style and color matter.

 

[wcd]

For width, I'd say check the loops on the jeans and get the widest that will fit the smallest you own or at least plan to carry while wearing. From my understanding women's jeans usually have shorter loops than men's.

My wife has found this to be the case with the exception being Ariat jeans

 

[cg21]

Daltech biobelt going on 4-5 years I believe no wear marks even. Wear it daily

 

[Timjoebillybob]

My wife has found this to be the case with the exception being Ariat jeans

I have to ask, are the pockets a usable size as well?

 

[ECS686]

I'd look at NextBelts. Width is personal preference.

MY personal preference is 1" thick at a minimum.

^^^This^^^

I’ve used a lot of belts and recently went to Next Belt. It is one of the best made user/waist friendly one out there. Can be easily adjusted with one hand and it’s very sturdy and the perfect construction for comfortable casual wear while carrying a handgun

 

[Dean C.]

No-Buckle Dual-Layer Bullhide Gun Belt

Why a gunbelt with no buckle? We understand that there are those out there that need a high-quality, durable belt without a buckle getting in the way. Many of those serving in law enforcement wear a buckleless belt underneath their duty rig. Others include mechanics who while bending over a car...

www.thebeltman.net

If you get the measurements correct it's an awesome belt, really nice for appendix as there is no buckle to get in the way. I wear their "normal" belts and love them myself. No internal stiffener needed unless you are carrying a government model.