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Jess from VA
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« on: August 14, 2024, 03:07:02 PM » |
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I have a sh!tload, probably going clear back to college. Dress, casual, work, leather, cotton, nylon and some nice spendy gun leather (Milt Sparks, Aker).
Many of them tell the tale of the tape (measure). I was a 32, 34, then 36-7 waist guy. And most of the good casual/work/gun ones are 36. Of course you know belt sizes are 2 inches longer than your waist.
In the last 2 years, I lost 25lbs, all from my waist, and suddenly all my best belts are too long, even on the innermost holes they're too loose.
So I was looking at good saddlery leather belts on line and like everything else prices are up.
So I decided to add some holes. Lacking leather tools, I used a nail set to punch new holes, then a small round file to clean them out and a little mink oil and done. I should have done this a long time ago. Now these belts are really too long, but I won't go cutting the finished ends off, so I'll need belt loops to hold the tails in.
Nice little afternoon project.
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« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2024, 03:25:31 PM » |
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Two. When I replace a belt I get rid of the one replaced.
I only wear one at a time.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2024, 04:00:38 PM » |
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Why did the farmer wear red suspenders? To hold his pants up.  |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2024, 04:09:56 PM » |
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I have like Four. Work pants, work shorts. Casual pants, casual shorts. I hate changing belts. They are all sturdy for CCW. And I haven’t gotten a new belt in years. If it works it works.
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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2024, 07:27:04 PM » |
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Just a few leather 1 plastic ? 2 and web 4. Personally I think my belts shrunk!  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2024, 04:49:51 AM » |
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2 and a great pair of suspenders (black not red)
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« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2024, 04:51:34 AM » |
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I recently updated my belt inventory Needed something more appendix carry compliant. Found what looked good on the web and ordered one to see if it was ccp crap or not, as it was something around $25.00 It came and I was very happy with it. Ratchet style heavy metal buckle with leather belt. It comes long and you cut to fit. I bought 3 more. Just disposed of about 20 old belts going back to the 70's. But, I know one thing, I haven't looked at most of those old belts in decades, but seeing as I threw them out, I'll need one next week. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2024, 06:16:29 AM » |
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Leather Shop nearby caters largely to bikers, with quality goods & services. The had these incredible Well made belts Amish- made, so I bought 1 brown & 1 black, figured I ill never need another belt purchase in my life… they are heavy & really good quality- but are incompatible with medication I have causing pants to hit the floor, “Noassatall” meds make suspenders a must  |
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« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2024, 07:26:14 AM » |
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« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2024, 07:35:43 AM » |
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Don and I only wore thick leather belts Maybe 8 total . Oops 9 when you count my
Show jumping day belt that still fits ..
That's not counting the 6 bandolier
2 suspenders ...
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2024, 07:43:12 AM » |
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Well, I'm a bit of a pack rat and/or cheap. I save things I might use later.
These little skinny canvas, nylon, cotton belts get worn to paint and stain in (or other crummy jobs), where I'm likely wearing old baggy pants that need a belt to stay up.
And for convenience, I keep my walking, riding, shopping pants hanging in my utility room with belts that just stay on them on the hangers until they need washed.
The three I added new holes to were all very good leather that I won't screw up working in, but could no longer keep my pants up.
I've migrated away from carry belts to soft pocket holsters which require no untucked shirt, just a tucked Tshirt. With no worry about flashing.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2024, 10:34:43 AM » |
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I've migrated away from carry belts to soft pocket holsters which require no untucked shirt, just a tucked Tshirt. With no worry about flashing. I did just the opposite. Soft pocket holsters for the J-Frame are collecting dust in the safe now that I’m very used to the IWB holster for the 686. Here in FL. An accidental Flashing (of the gun) is ok. No worries  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2024, 11:18:17 AM » |
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Jeff, if I ever need a pistol, I'll wish I had a full size one on me for sure. (More for the better sights and radius, than increased capacity) But my little flat Kahr P380 with crimson trace goes right in a front pocket with holster to break up the profile.  There's always bigger/better stuff in the truck, bike and house. Just not in my pants. I've got several nice J frames (including a rare square butt, and the smallest/lightest .357 ever made), but in small packages I prefer an auto. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2024, 02:43:35 PM » |
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I have two and they are both crap, I’ve been procrastinating on a quality belt purchase for some time now. Don’t even bring up shoes!
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Rams
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« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2024, 04:02:29 PM » |
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Two. When I replace a belt I get rid of the one replaced.
I only wear one at a time.
Two also. One for all my other activities, one for when I'm expected to look good. This is something I really don't understand, I'm thinking I always look good.  Rams  |
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Rams
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So many colors to choose from yet so few stand out
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« Reply #15 on: August 15, 2024, 04:10:05 PM » |
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2 and a great pair of suspenders (black not red)
I like suspenders much over belts but, I don't find the "work" versions very often. Rams |
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« Reply #16 on: August 17, 2024, 02:38:02 PM » |
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For17 years I’ve been using 511 police belts with Kydex inside. Same belt for work, play, gun work. I recently purchased a Veder belt with kydex inside. It’s a bit thicker and more expensive than the 511. I hate belts that belly sag and those 2 won’t.
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GiG
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« Reply #17 on: August 17, 2024, 04:04:37 PM » |
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Imma gonna have 1(or 4) when Big Hair Chick flies in soon , ~Cheers ~ GiG…  |
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Nothing is Everything.
When you come to a fork in the road - TAKE IT!
(Then be sure to send it to OSS... C.O.D.)
This isn’t Rocket Surgery
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« Reply #18 on: August 18, 2024, 07:18:42 AM » |
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I have three belts. One for everyday use, one for my yard/bike work, one in my riding jeans. Right now, the work belt needs to be replaced. There is a belt that is with my holsters which hasn't been worn in many years. It won't fit in any beltloops, it was cut, and hand tooled many years ago.
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« Reply #19 on: August 18, 2024, 07:31:20 AM » |
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after all these years keep getting bigger and bigger, I got smart and the too small belts (still kept them in case that 1 percent chance I loose 40lbs. again), bought a webbed belt that you can put the metal prong thru anywhere on the webbing of the belt not relying on any holes needed, works well.
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