I ordered a custom made belt off the Net to use for my ivory and antler buckles. I can't remember if I ordered bridle or harness leather, but whatever it is, it's too heavy. It is hard on the hips. The top belt is my old beater and the bottom belt is the one I ordered. The guy did a nice job and used heavy brass hardware. I'm sure there's a host of people out there that can make quality products.

Hear me out, although this might be the answer to a different question.

I carry everyday, and find the typical super-stiff carry belts to be a bit uncomfortable with those extra 30 lbs that you might call a "Dunlap".

I wear a pair of "trucker's suspenders" that hook under a regular belt that does a great job. They pretty much make the piece weightless. Now the weight of the gun is distributed between the belt on the waist, and suspenders to the shoulders. In addition, the suspenders draw the casual observer's eye away from the gun, making concealment even easier.

If you can't carry without spending a hundy on a belt, well.

Zim, I bought a belt similar to that at an Amish tack shop in Indiana last year. Great belt that will llast the rest of my life! Found it on sale for around......aw shoot, I don't want to make ya mad! lol

I've had one of those slide belts and really liked it. However it was not a belt built to hold up a CCW.

The best belt I have ever purchased: https://www.duluthpack.com/products/duluth-pack-leather-belt-1

The company is known for making gear that lasts. One piece construction is a must. I have been wearing this belt daily to work, church, chores for 18 years and it is in the same condition as the day I bought it.

Bullhidebelts.com

Hey, not saying I WANT to spend a hundred bucks, that is my top dollar. A guy can sure spend more than that though. Milt Sparks has a very nice one made of elephant hide for a mere $265.

Zim

I also now wear suspenders , most days standard braces that a attach to my pants with buttons . it is no problem to also wear a belt with the button suspenders it works well for me as I have grown to the Historic family shape

some extra in front and nothing in the rear to hang a belt on

the suspenders also add the advantage of holding the belt higher than it would naturally ride if belt alone so that you don't need a shirt near to your knees to cover the gun.

a light t-shirt puts something between you and the IWB holster as well as something between you and the suspenders a cover shirt un-tucked and no one sees a thing

Zim, did you ever find a belt?

Zim, when you get a good, heavy duty, wide, thick, leather belt you can go around and tell all the misfit kids " don't make me take my new belt off!!!!!!"

Yes, I ended up buying a Crossbreed at the local Gander Outdoors store. Very happy with it, I think it was about 50 bucks.

Zim

Boy am I glad you found a belt.....We have all been holding our breath since your last post 6-30-19 on this thread....That was 4 months ago.....who in the wide world of sports ,has enough time on their hands to pull up old threads ....

Glad to hear that Zim.

Rofl Nessy. I was looking at belts today and this thread came to mind. Did a quick search found the thread in about 5 seconds

Must be that colonoscopy prep .....making me cranky right now ...lol

lol. Oh man that blows I hate that stuff. Good luck tomorrow.

I am glad we finally got this settled. LOL.

Iam never up this early.....except for ice fishing and hunting....I check my beaver sets in the daylight....But just finishing up drinking this crap for my colonoscopy at 10...

Good luck, I keep putting mine off like for 5 years or so.

Thanks.....my 4th ....told the doc,just keep me fishing !