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Boma · 07-18-2006, 11:24 PM

I'd like one in black to conceal my XD9 Service in a crossbreed supertuck adjustable holster. What's good? I want to get the purchase right and not come back for another belt later.

dukduk · 07-19-2006, 10:09 AM

i honestly like my wilderness tactical instructor belt...it looks good with what i wear(mostly skater/surf brands) and in BDUs...i think i need a 2nd one for work

bd · 07-19-2006, 11:22 AM

I'm sure several of our forum sponsors have fine belts available that would suit your needs.

I personally use a belt from Rafter's gunleather www.raftersgunleather.com/

I have the belt and have owned 3 holsters from them. The quality of their products is outstanding and their prices are reasonable.

I highly recommend them. Buy a belt from them and you won't look back.

bd

OrangeSkies · 07-19-2006, 01:32 PM

Check out the "Beltster" from Bandera Gun Leather. I have two of them and am always wearing one or the other.

http://www.banderagunleather.com/

Krackels · 07-19-2006, 02:26 PM

I think Fist makes a kydex reinforced gun belt that looks fairly normal but has much better stiffness.

If you don't mind a 1.5" belt I'd recommend the Wilderness Tactical instructor belt or a Liger gun belt. http://www.ligerproducts.com/product...erbelt_150.htm

Leibster · 07-19-2006, 05:04 PM

I concur with bd; for the money, Rafter S is tough to beat. www.raftersgunleather.com/

I've heard great things about many of the holstermakers, but my only personal experience with a leather gunbelt has been with Rafter S. I've worn it daily (a black sharksking model) for a few years now, and am very satisfied with how it's holding up.

--Leibster

TA · 07-19-2006, 05:48 PM

I have a couple of Rafter S belts. They are an excellent belt for the money. I have also heard great things about The Beltman's belts for about the same money. My favorite is my Milt Sparks belt. It has maintained it's rigidity over the others and is pre-cut to the form of a belt that has been broke in. They are somewhat pricey.

one-eyed-fatman · 07-19-2006, 06:04 PM

Just make sure you get a double layer belt and if your a 36 waist or better get the plastic stiffener.

**SgtRich** · 07-20-2006, 01:34 AM

+1 for The Belt Man's double thick bullhide belts. I've got one in 1.75" and one in 1.5" widths. Very happy with both.

one-eyed-fatman · 07-20-2006, 04:51 PM

My Beltman is the 1.5 with the stiffener. Holds my XD45 Tac mighty fine.

07-18-2006, 11:24 PM	#1
Boma XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 684	Best Gun Belt? Affordable and Stylish? I'd like one in black to conceal my XD9 Service in a crossbreed supertuck adjustable holster. What's good? I want to get the purchase right and not come back for another belt later. __________________ The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable. -Sun Tzu

07-19-2006, 02:26 PM	#5
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,992 Blog Entries: 5	I think Fist makes a kydex reinforced gun belt that looks fairly normal but has much better stiffness. If you don't mind a 1.5" belt I'd recommend the Wilderness Tactical instructor belt or a Liger gun belt. http://www.ligerproducts.com/product...erbelt_150.htm __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

07-19-2006, 05:04 PM	#6
Leibster XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southwestern US Posts: 250	+1 for Rafter S I concur with bd; for the money, Rafter S is tough to beat. www.raftersgunleather.com/ I've heard great things about many of the holstermakers, but my only personal experience with a leather gunbelt has been with Rafter S. I've worn it daily (a black sharksking model) for a few years now, and am very satisfied with how it's holding up. --Leibster __________________ To Learn About The Fastest Acquisition Handgun Sights Visit http://www.suresight.com Or sign up for free news & updates HERE Last edited by Leibster; 07-19-2006 at 05:09 PM.

07-19-2006, 05:48 PM	#7
TA XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 114	I have a couple of Rafter S belts. They are an excellent belt for the money. I have also heard great things about The Beltman's belts for about the same money. My favorite is my Milt Sparks belt. It has maintained it's rigidity over the others and is pre-cut to the form of a belt that has been broke in. They are somewhat pricey. Last edited by TA; 07-21-2006 at 03:48 PM.

07-19-2006, 06:04 PM	#8
one-eyed-fatman XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,179	Just make sure you get a double layer belt and if your a 36 waist or better get the plastic stiffener. __________________ corporate America's logo: If at first you don't succeed lower your standards and beg the government for bailout money. Our governments bought and sold by corporate America like pigs going to market. I'm waking up at the start of the end of the world. http://home.houston.rr.com/gunpics/images/one%20eye.wav

07-19-2006, 10:09 AM	#2
dukduk XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fayetteville,NC,USA Posts: 87	i honestly like my wilderness tactical instructor belt...it looks good with what i wear(mostly skater/surf brands) and in BDUs...i think i need a 2nd one for work

07-19-2006, 11:22 AM	#3
bd XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,864	I'm sure several of our forum sponsors have fine belts available that would suit your needs. I personally use a belt from Rafter's gunleather www.raftersgunleather.com/ I have the belt and have owned 3 holsters from them. The quality of their products is outstanding and their prices are reasonable. I highly recommend them. Buy a belt from them and you won't look back. bd

07-19-2006, 01:32 PM	#4
OrangeSkies XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 248	Check out the "Beltster" from Bandera Gun Leather. I have two of them and am always wearing one or the other. http://www.banderagunleather.com/

07-20-2006, 01:34 AM	#9
SgtRich XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 149	+1 for The Belt Man's double thick bullhide belts. I've got one in 1.75" and one in 1.5" widths. Very happy with both. __________________ Springfield Armory XD-45 ACP Service Model Glock 21 SF Smith & Wesson M&P 45

07-20-2006, 04:51 PM	#10
one-eyed-fatman XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,179	My Beltman is the 1.5 with the stiffener. Holds my XD45 Tac mighty fine. __________________ corporate America's logo: If at first you don't succeed lower your standards and beg the government for bailout money. Our governments bought and sold by corporate America like pigs going to market. I'm waking up at the start of the end of the world. http://home.houston.rr.com/gunpics/images/one%20eye.wav

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