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I found a link on the site for a few options of belts and after reading narrowed it down to Bigfoot belts 14oz with steel core of the beltman horsehide belt.
Major differences are bigfoot is double layer bridle leather and beltman is bull hide backing with horse hide layer on top.
With that comes a bit of price difference 60 for Bigfoot and 90 for beltman.
I know both are quality but does anyone have a recommend for either of these?
I am getting this to carry in dress clothes. Mainly a mp shield in 9mm and on occasion when cooler weather a g19
Thanks
Vince
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Coal Dragger
04-10-17, 15:11
I wear a Bigfoot gun belt every day. I went with the 18oz bridle leather, and it is very good at what it does. I got the heavier version to also run full size pistols, and mag carriers on as a range belt. Works great. Supports a narrow BladeTech tech lock holster for an all steel SIG P226 X5 without a hint of sag. Also works great for my VP9 in both IWB and OWB holsters.
Really can't complain about it at all, need to buy another one in brown to match other shoes/boots.
I'll also give a shout out to their customer service, I ordered a belt that was too large and they were super easy to work the exchange with. They did accidentally send a second replacement belt out for the exchange, and I called them to make arrangements to send it back. They told me to keep it, their mistake and no expectation from them for me to be hassled with sending it back. So I gifted my brother with it. He likes his too.
I have 3 of the Beltman belts. 2 for work and 1 for everyday wear. They haven't let me down in any way and provide a solid belt for my holsters. I don't have any history the the Bigfoot belt so i can't comment on it.
I have 3 of the Beltman belts. 2 for work and 1 for everyday wear. They haven't let me down in any way and provide a solid belt for my holsters. I don't have any history the the Bigfoot belt so i can't comment on it.
I'm leaning toward this for the option of horse hide. Do you have any with that?
About how thick are the ones you have?
Thanks
Vince
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m1a_scoutguy
04-10-17, 15:50
Check out Hanks Belts. I have had one for a little while and just use it for range work and some IDPA stuff,,,,very nice and great quality.
https://www.hanksbelts.com/
I cannot recommend either since I do not own either. I do own the Magpul Tejas. I do highly recommend it.
I'm leaning toward this for the option of horse hide. Do you have any with that?
About how thick are the ones you have?
Thanks
Vince
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Mine are the bullhide belts. The 2 I use for work at the 1.5" tapered belts. They taper down to 1.25" upfront. They all are 1/4" thick double layer belts.
+1 for the Beltman horsehide belt. I use mine for competition and it holds a lot of weight without sagging, plus the horsehide seems to shrug off abuse as far as finish.
Just got the beltman horsehide. Super pumped to get it. Thanks all who have pointers
VP
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"Squeak, squeak"
As much as I like leather I never could find a way to keep it quiet and went with synthetics.
"Squeak, squeak"
As much as I like leather I never could find a way to keep it quiet and went with synthetics.
True words. I'm getting. The leather so I can carry in dress clothes at work. Typically I'm in my synthetic belt with cobra buckle. But that stands out with khakis and a dress shirt.
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WickedWillis
04-10-17, 17:29
I have a Bigfoot gun belt. It's very nice. It's super thick and bulky though, which are positives for carry, but I keep wearing my Kore ratchet belt more than anything lately. Especially because I am cutting weight so fast. I'm starting to prefer the Bigfoot as a range belt.
"Squeak, squeak"
As much as I like leather I never could find a way to keep it quiet and went with synthetics.
??? I've been wearing a leather gun belt for 30 years and never had one squeak.
travistheone
04-12-17, 06:39
Crossbreed makes a leather belt with an ARES gear buckle. Very cool and fits in with dress clothes as well as jeans.
??? I've been wearing a leather gun belt for 30 years and never had one squeak.
Have you ever worn a full compliment of leather police duty gear? Squeaks abounded in some guys. IMO a lot of it had to do with finish on the leather and wear.
3ACR_Scout
04-12-17, 09:48
??? I've been wearing a leather gun belt for 30 years and never had one squeak.
I've been using a Milt Sparks Versa Max 2 for about 10 years, and I just noticed a few months ago that the leather holster / leather belt combination has started to "creak" (not exactly a squeak) when I'm walking or shifting around. I was in a quiet store doing some shopping when I noticed and and thought that it would probably sound odd if I was standing next to someone.
Baby powder will fix those creaks right up.
My cross breed holsters start to squeak and creak after awhile and have to throw some more in there.
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I use a leather belt from High Noon holsters. It's held up well for about 5 years. Never squeaked on me.
It's the Rock Steady 1.5" version.
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I currently wearing a Magpul Tejas belt. Been running it since November. Have not have any issues other than I think the Buckle could be a little less, bulky and cut down some edges, could replace it, but only bugs me once or twice a week at most it seems.
noonesshowmonkey
04-13-17, 10:04
I currently wearing a Magpul Tejas belt. Been running it since November. Have not have any issues other than I think the Buckle could be a little less, bulky and cut down some edges, could replace it, but only bugs me once or twice a week at most it seems.
I, too, wear the Tejas belt. And I, too, find the buckle a little on the large side. The bend-back that attaches the buckle makes for a very thick belt up front that, in a perfect world, would be a bit smaller. If I carried strong-side, it wouldn't bother me at all, but as is, all that traffic at and around the buckle makes for a rather tight appendix carry. The belt doesn't want to feed over to the left any, because it smooshes up into the belt loops of most pants.
But, other than that gripe--that I just have to set it into position carefully when I first put it on--the belt is great. Very durable, looks good, carries extremely well, etc.
I had a Belt Man belt I wore for years. When I lost some weight and it was too big, I bought a Mean Gene Aegis belt, which I love. I had some questions for him one day, and he responded to my email very quickly, and we actually went back and forth discussing various topics for a little while. Great dude.
I got a Relentless Tactical belt from Amazon and it's been great for 2 years and counting. I wear it everyday with a IWB G19. No issues with sagging, enlarging holes, or finish marring. It's not the best I'm sure, but it's done everything I need it to do and I'll probably buy another one
I ended up with a beltman horsehide belt. I put a leather loop in place of the nylon strap, color matched and now it looks just like part of the belt. Just have to put a few pieces of stitching in it.
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