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aequitasmurphy · 10-21-2006, 01:17 AM

Well I am from AZ and I am 6'3" 290lb BIG BOY lol. Well I plan to get my CCW pretty soon, and everyone on this forum has very good ideas for holsters. I just dont know about belts yet, anybody have some good names of belts for carry, ya gotta have choices ya know

Any help will be appriciated, and I am planning on carrying my XD 45 Service. Have a good one guys.

The Knight Of Light · 10-21-2006, 02:50 AM

I have 3 different belts. I have 2 "tactical" style belts, one made by Uncle mike's and one by Wilderness Tactical products.
http://thewilderness.com/catalog/default.php/cPath/3

http://www.uscav.com/Productinfo.asp...8747&TabID=137

I have one leather belt from Galco but it was expensive.

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterP3.asp...&CatalogID=254

I do not wear the leather belt very much as i don't want to destroy it. I tend to wear the Wilderness all the time, and I have started wearing the Uncle Mike's belt as my duty belt in my USAF uniform.

**jonny4523** · 10-21-2006, 03:57 AM

How much does the belt matter? Is it supposed to be stronger and can better withstand the torsional forces applied by a holster or something? What's wrong with a good Ole, quality American made leather belt?

I'm not trying to make a point, I'm just curious.

aequitasmurphy · 10-21-2006, 04:12 AM

Well from what I understand by people on the forum, a thicker sturdier belt will keep it from drooping on the side the gun is on. Helps to not give a way that you are carrying, and for comfort.

**jonny4523** · 10-21-2006, 04:18 AM

So it's for OWB holters? I wouldn't think it would matter with IWB, as long as you don't have some cheap wally world belt. I've never had a problem with open carry. I actually haven't concealed yet as I've been living in West Virginia since before I got my CCW in May. But that's ok, cause I probably won't have my Crossbreed for another 4 weeks or so.

Do Crossbreed owners wear these?

aequitasmurphy · 10-21-2006, 04:35 AM

Well from my knowlege it's mostly the comfort issue over anything else, spreads the weight out more evenly. I had a nice leather belt from walmart actually that held up pretty well, even used it as an underbelt for my service belt at work. The thing finally broke though, so thats when I bought the Bianchi under for the Bianchi service belt

Never knew what I was missing.

**jonny4523** · 10-21-2006, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aequitasmurphy

Never knew what I was missing.

Wow, I guess I never thought about it. What about those belts that have the hidden pocket in the back that is able to store cash and stuff? Has anyone tried those for CCW?

happygunner · 10-21-2006, 08:14 AM

http://www.raftersgunleather.com/Belts.htm

CZAL · 10-21-2006, 08:25 AM

I use a double thick gun belt made by Tucker. I also use it when I don't carry as it works great with jeans.

http://rlcompanyusa.stores.yahoo.net/tugu.html

He also makes great holsters. I have three of them and have a fourth on order. Some of the finest workmanship out there.

Deacon Dave · 10-21-2006, 08:44 AM

I use and really like the Wilderness Tactical belts, either the CSM or 5 stitch. Since it doesn't use holes, it is infinitely adjustable, I can change it to match my carry mode and wardrobe and still get a good snug fit. Sometimes you need to adjust the belt just 1/8 of an inch to get it to fit perfect. CAN'T do that with a standard belt with holes.

10-21-2006, 01:17 AM	#1
aequitasmurphy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 421	Concealed Carry Belt Well I am from AZ and I am 6'3" 290lb BIG BOY lol. Well I plan to get my CCW pretty soon, and everyone on this forum has very good ideas for holsters. I just dont know about belts yet, anybody have some good names of belts for carry, ya gotta have choices ya know Any help will be appriciated, and I am planning on carrying my XD 45 Service. Have a good one guys.

10-21-2006, 02:50 AM	#2
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,711 Blog Entries: 12	I have 3 different belts. I have 2 "tactical" style belts, one made by Uncle mike's and one by Wilderness Tactical products. http://thewilderness.com/catalog/default.php/cPath/3 http://www.uscav.com/Productinfo.asp...8747&TabID=137 I have one leather belt from Galco but it was expensive. http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterP3.asp...&CatalogID=254 I do not wear the leather belt very much as i don't want to destroy it. I tend to wear the Wilderness all the time, and I have started wearing the Uncle Mike's belt as my duty belt in my USAF uniform. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

10-21-2006, 03:57 AM	#3
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,024	How much does the belt matter? Is it supposed to be stronger and can better withstand the torsional forces applied by a holster or something? What's wrong with a good Ole, quality American made leather belt? I'm not trying to make a point, I'm just curious. __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

10-21-2006, 04:18 AM	#5
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,024	So it's for OWB holters? I wouldn't think it would matter with IWB, as long as you don't have some cheap wally world belt. I've never had a problem with open carry. I actually haven't concealed yet as I've been living in West Virginia since before I got my CCW in May. But that's ok, cause I probably won't have my Crossbreed for another 4 weeks or so. Do Crossbreed owners wear these? __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

10-21-2006, 08:14 AM	#8
happygunner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,132	Good belt good prices http://www.raftersgunleather.com/Belts.htm

10-21-2006, 04:12 AM	#4
aequitasmurphy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 421	Well from what I understand by people on the forum, a thicker sturdier belt will keep it from drooping on the side the gun is on. Helps to not give a way that you are carrying, and for comfort.

10-21-2006, 04:35 AM	#6
aequitasmurphy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 421	Well from my knowlege it's mostly the comfort issue over anything else, spreads the weight out more evenly. I had a nice leather belt from walmart actually that held up pretty well, even used it as an underbelt for my service belt at work. The thing finally broke though, so thats when I bought the Bianchi under for the Bianchi service belt Never knew what I was missing.

10-21-2006, 08:25 AM	#9
CZAL XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 136	I use a double thick gun belt made by Tucker. I also use it when I don't carry as it works great with jeans. http://rlcompanyusa.stores.yahoo.net/tugu.html He also makes great holsters. I have three of them and have a fourth on order. Some of the finest workmanship out there.

10-21-2006, 08:44 AM	#10
Deacon Dave XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Athens, Alabama Posts: 130	Wilderness Tactical I use and really like the Wilderness Tactical belts, either the CSM or 5 stitch. Since it doesn't use holes, it is infinitely adjustable, I can change it to match my carry mode and wardrobe and still get a good snug fit. Sometimes you need to adjust the belt just 1/8 of an inch to get it to fit perfect. CAN'T do that with a standard belt with holes. __________________ Nehemiah 4:14b "...Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses."

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