I've put on a bit of girth since I slowed down and passed 70.

I'm considering "conveyor".

 

I've put on a bit of girth since I slowed down and passed 70.

I'm considering "conveyor".

I didn't wait till 70.

Mark, I hate buying belts!

 

I bought my Hank's back in 2015 and it's still going strong, no complaints. Pretty sure I ordered directly from their website.

 

I wear Hanks belts. Otherwise, go to www.thebeltman.net

 

The Beltman



The Beltman is top drawer.
I have had my Elephant hide belt for 15 years, and I am quite certain it can do another 15 easily.
It is a Great belt.
Best,
Gary

 

For years I wore Danner belts that I'd buy at the Danner factory outlet in Portland, not having travel there in several years I switched to 3D. So far the past couple years they have worked well for casual and carry.

https://www.3dbelt.com/

 

Literally wearing a Hank's Gunner belt right now. Had it for a couple years and I like it. Very stout belt yet it doesn't look like a gun belt. Can't say I've got lots of experience with other heavy-duty gun belts like it but I think I'd recommend it.

 

belts

i have tried/kept a few belts through the years, and recently bought a
"Next Belt", it is a sliding/rachet type gunbelt (synthetic gray).
Armour leather gunbelt, Wilderness Tactical, x2,and a couple others now get no use.

buntingmiester

 

I have bought 2 belts from Hank's. Pleased with both of them. I believe they are called Gunner belts. Double layer stitched. I got lucky they had a page with some listed as not first quality. I think I paid about $40.00 for each one. The brown, I could not find anything wrong with it. The black one, I noticed some imperfections in the leather but nothing to affect it's durability.
I used to make belts and holsters in my younger days and have taken of my wife's saddles.
Hank's makes a good product made in America. That's good enough for me.

WLR in E. TN.

 

Have two, I've lost enough weight they no longer fit but doubt I could live long enough to wear them out, pricy though.

 

Having recently lost some girth. I bought a leather punch to add more holes to my belts. Now the issue is what to do with the extra 6 inches of leather flopping about my waist. Ive been using hair scrunchies slid on the belt after the firs loop. .

Sad to say,but I now thread my belt onto my pants before i put them on

 

Buckle End



If you belt is too big, take it to a shoe/saddlery shop, ad have it shortened from the buckle end. That is the proper method.
Best,
Gary

 

I have two Hank's belts. The first one I got about seven years ago and the second one is two years old. They have held up quite well. The first one became my belt for work after my old work belt gave out. They are great belts and I can recommend them highly.

 

Thanks, fellas!

 

Coblentz in Ohio. Amish horse collar shop. Expensive but guality belts.

 

Checked out Hanks website. Nice belts. I like the Premier dress belt 1.5" in Butter. Of course they are not in stock in my size. $175 is not too bad if its a nice belt. Probably last a life time if you dont wear it everyday. But then again, at my age, whats a lifetime.

 

I bought a Mernickle belt ~10 years ago on a friend's recommendation. I wanted a nice semi-custom belt to go with my Ruger Vaquero (along with another maker's holster).

Liked it so much that it's become a daily-use belt. Has held up better than any I've ever had. It's "worn in" a tad at the ends but still plenty stiff enough to support my holsters well. Veteran/family owned and handmade in the US, if that's a consideration...

https://www.mernickleholsters.com/shop/Custom-Leather-Belt-Plain-Finish-Belt-p209901245

 

I've been using the smooth leather "$30 gunbelt" for over 5 years now. Full 1/4" thick leather and it is a thick leather belt. It shows no appreciable wear from carrying a full sized 9mm in a leather OWB holster.

Trying to decide if I want a shorter belt. I lost some poundage and am actually down to the last adjustment hole.

Some belts have gone over $30.There is still one available for $29.99 :bthumb:

https://www.30dollargunbelt.com/col...sed-ccw-full-grain-leather-gun-belt?variant=43665638350#shopify-product-reviews

https://www.30dollargunbelt.com/

 

Thanks for the link:bthumb:


pipestone

 

Had to punch an in-between hole in my Dickies belt due to weight loss. Dunno what the backing on it is but I had to put the punch handles in a vise to punch/cut thru the backing. Tough stuff.

 

Belts

I've purchased a couple from this vendor in the last year. Only a year in but impressed an$ they'll customize to your order.

 

Had a bit of a buzz on last night and ordered a Hanks belt. Bison in peanut. Hopefully the color is close in real life as to what is on the screen. The reviews said the Premier was a bit stiff. I like a softer leather. We’ll see.

 

I'm wearing a Relentless Tactical gun belt. Started out stiff as a board but it softened up. I hasn't rolled over at the hips like cheap belts. I bought a second one so I didn't have to swap it from work clothes to my street clothes.

I've wondered how well the belts with spring steel inside work for gun use and daily wear.

 

A belt shouldn’t roll unless the muffin top rolls it.

 

I've been happy with AKER belts for many years.

 

Got my Hanks Bison belt. It’s thick. My waist is 34 so I ordered 36. Wish it was an inch longer,

 

I own two and doubt I will ever wear them out. I forget which one it is, but I paid 75.00 a piece for them.

 

I have been wearing a Hank's belt for a couple of years. I believe it is their utility belt with holes all the way around . I am happy with it. At work I carry a radio at home a Glock no complaints