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Tired of paying $7.99 at WMT every 6 months for belts. Thank you for the advice NES.
+100. I "over thought" it when buying my last belt. A Hank's belt. Not happy with it. Too thick and stiff - can't tighten it enough for support. Wearing my Aker now. First "gun belt" I bought, in 2005 when I got to Arizona. Still wearing it. Still loving it.I've been chasing gun belts since the 70's. I've never found anything better looking or more serviceable than AKER, leather gun belts. They work great and maintain their rigidity over years of service.
My nephew is a relatively new shooter who carries daily. He's now wearing a new AKER daily and loves its good looks and it's rigidity, for carry.+100. I "over thought" it when buying my last belt. A Hank's belt. Not happy with it. Too thick and stiff - can't tighten it enough for support. Wearing my Aker now. First "gun belt" I bought, in 2005 when I got to Arizona. Still wearing it. Still loving it.
Hanks is good. Get the "Gunner" model. I have one in brown and one in black. Made in upstate NY. Much less pricy than Bianchi and Desantis, but excellent quality leather. They come standard with a roller buckle.Looking for a better leather belt for CCW outside waist band holster. Anyone ever use one of these? Hanks belts.
Bullhide steel core belt passes the stiffness test after 5 years daily use in construction. Either way both Hanks and Bullhide are quality and made in the USABeen wearing my hanks daily for about 7 years now.
It started off as a great belt, it no longer passes the classic stiffness test and hasn't for quite some time.
Is the stiffness test relevant? I don't know, but I can say that I am not dissatisfied with the belt, its had minimal stretching over the years, is in extremely reasonable condition, and still keeps my edc where it belongs.
Samebeen using a Hanks every day for 3 yrs looks and feels like the day I got it...can't recommend it highly enough
Same here. Hanks is a decent belt, but I only wear Nexbelts now. They are plenty stiff and the ratchet system is excellent.I've got a few Hanks... they're good belts, but I don't like the buckle. The roller makes too much noise.
I've switched to Kore Essentials. I was between Kore and Nexbelt. I haven't seen the Nex in person, but from reviews, it seems the Kore is stiffer.
I feel like I could hand a 16lb sledge hammer on my belt and it wouldn't sag.
GUN BELTS 1.5"
Kore Everyday Carry Gun Belts feature a hidden micro adjustable track with 40+ sizing positions. You get remarkable strength and abundant flexibility to keep your firearm comfortable and secure all day. The result is the best-fitting, most comfortable concealed carry gun belt you will ever wear...www.koreessentials.com
Wait until you try to thread certain holsters on to it. Good luck!Came in the mail yesterday. Holy cow! This thing should be in the vehicle tow strap thread. I can see why they last so long. Thing is 1/4" thick.
Same, still wearing mine although its getting a little old. I love the buckle he used, wish he was still making belts, would buy anotherI bought an Andy's leather belt years ago now replaced with a Hanks belt. I am happy with both belts but Andy left this board and moved on.
website makes it look like he is...though maybe at a reduced level?Same, still wearing mine although its getting a little old. I love the buckle he used, wish he was still making belts, would buy another
Somewhere I have a 1911 mag carrier that he made.website makes it look like he is...though maybe at a reduced level?
Sale: Belts, 1.5" black or brown, brass or silver buckle...
A single thickness heavy bridle leather belt, perfect for concealed carry or just holding up your trousers in style. Black or Walnut brown leather with your choice of a brass or nickeled buckle. Fitting: I'll need your current belt size measured from the most used hole to the buckle fold. This...www.andysleather.com
Thanks, I'll send him an emailwebsite makes it look like he is...though maybe at a reduced level?
Sale: Belts, 1.5" black or brown, brass or silver buckle...
A single thickness heavy bridle leather belt, perfect for concealed carry or just holding up your trousers in style. Black or Walnut brown leather with your choice of a brass or nickeled buckle. Fitting: I'll need your current belt size measured from the most used hole to the buckle fold. This...www.andysleather.com