Advice on Gun Belt For Field
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Advice on Gun Belt For Field
I recently bought a Ruger New Blackhawk .357 and have a nice holster for it. I'm looking for a belt to hang it on when hiking, hunting, etc. I really don't need 25 cartridge loops but can't seem to find one with less. I was thinking about getting a plain one and adding a slide on cartridge holder. What are you guys using in the field for carrying a sidearm?
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Uncle Mike's nylon holster with loops for my belt. An MTM ammo wallet and I am good to go.
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I just use the regular leather belt that holds my pants up. Usually 'cross-draw' since it doesn't get in the way if I'm using a shovel or hit the tractor seat.
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Yep, don't need another belt if not necessary. I've also just used the "fanny pack" to hold the holster. And, back in the day, when goin' after bad guys, wore the shoulder holster with "ol' slabsides"! Still useful and comfortable... well, ok, after ya get used to it!AJMD429 wrote:I just use the regular leather belt that holds my pants up. Usually 'cross-draw' since it doesn't get in the way if I'm using a shovel or hit the tractor seat.
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Re: Advice on Gun Belt For Field
Check out this belt, much heavier than a normal pants belt and just as comfortable. I wear one every day.
http://shop.simplyrugged.com/ecommerce/ ... parent=670
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Good idea - I keep a couple fanny-packs for mushroom hunting or other hiking or birdwatching tasks, and it would be easy enough to keep a holster on one.Griff wrote:I've also just used the "fanny pack" to hold the holster.
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As Simply Rugged has already been mentioned, I'd like to suggest you also look at some of the custom guys such as
http://levergunleather.com/
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This "Old Bull Belt" is the best belt I have ever had. Just a slab of leather, no stitching or backing to go bad. These guys make things right with the best material, their motto is "your grandchildren will fight over it" and guarantee all of their products for 100 years. Christian family that donates some of each purchase to good causes. Not cheap, but you only have to buy once. Their other products are worth checking out, quality stuff.
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I use a plain belt and slides.
I can use more than one holster and put different slides on as required.
I can use more than one holster and put different slides on as required.
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I have a heavy belt and I use my Simply Rugged holster on that. Holds thins high and tight. I don't want to drift too far off topic, but, I'll add that how you use your holster should be considered to. For woods walking and CC I like the Simply Rugged rig. It will keep things in place fine. If I plan to do a lot of shooting and reholstering I will still be using the same heavy belt but a different holster that's more user friendly for repeated drawing and reholstering. I hope that didn't go too far off topic.
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Gotta admit some of them leather belts look not only durable and practical, but right purty.
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I need one that will not only go around my big waist, but expand around the winter/wet gear I wear most all the time.... except for when I don't
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Howdy, I've been real happy with these guys ! Check out the belts.
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http://www.westernleatherholster.com/
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Re: Advice on Gun Belt For Field
I would strongly suggest you look at Wilderness Tactical Belts. They come in several widths and several levels of stiffness. I have been using one of their lighter ones to carry my Glocks on a daily basis for quite some time not. They of course, are designed to wear through the loops on your pants.
They don't have holes, but adjust their entire length to accommodate various types of clothing. Here is a link..
http://www.thewilderness.com/?p=catalog&parent=142&pg=1
If you are looking for a wider "gun belt" the web belts made by El Paso Saddlery are by far the most comfortable I have worn. You can get as many or as few cartridge looks as you want. Mine has a combination of pistol and rifle. For comfort, they beat leather seven ways to breakfast. Again, here is a link...
http://www.epsaddlery.com/c-28-belts.aspx
They don't have holes, but adjust their entire length to accommodate various types of clothing. Here is a link..
http://www.thewilderness.com/?p=catalog&parent=142&pg=1
If you are looking for a wider "gun belt" the web belts made by El Paso Saddlery are by far the most comfortable I have worn. You can get as many or as few cartridge looks as you want. Mine has a combination of pistol and rifle. For comfort, they beat leather seven ways to breakfast. Again, here is a link...
http://www.epsaddlery.com/c-28-belts.aspx
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Charles,
thanks for the good info! I've been looking at the web belts for some time.
Do you have a preference for either tapered or billeted ends, and if so, why?
Thanks,
John
thanks for the good info! I've been looking at the web belts for some time.
Do you have a preference for either tapered or billeted ends, and if so, why?
Thanks,
John
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Re: Advice on Gun Belt For Field
I use a plain belt (over top of my belt that I wear in my pants) with a cartridge slide. I carry my 5.5" Superblackhawk in 44Mag in a Tom Three Persons strongside. I've worked out in the woods on a hunting lease and walked through the woods and brush with this rig without any problems.
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I too like El Paso Saddlery. The one I like best is sold with the John Wayne rig. Forget the name they use but it is rough out leather with billet ends and sticks where you put it, soft and comfortable. It has lots of loops but I'm sure you can order it without loops or a lesser number. Would be cheaper that way.
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I bought one from The Beltman http://www.thebeltman.net/bh112.htm about 5 years ago and I like it enough I bought a second one for work.
These are some tough, well made belts and they will hold a side arm with no problem. You can order them with a stiffener sewn in if you want but mine's the regular ol' double bullhide and it holds up a SAA, Black Hawk or Smith M&P with no problem whatsoever.
These are some tough, well made belts and they will hold a side arm with no problem. You can order them with a stiffener sewn in if you want but mine's the regular ol' double bullhide and it holds up a SAA, Black Hawk or Smith M&P with no problem whatsoever.