A decent gunbelt makes a big difference.

PlayboyPenguin · Oct 29, 2009

I wanted a gunbelt that could hold my gun a bit more secure. I have tried good quality standard leather belts but they are too thin and the holes stretch out.

I finally found a belt locally to see if a better belt would help hold my gun in place. It is a Galco Instructor's belt. The one I found was black.

The instructor's belt is nothing fancy. It is just a simple reinforced web belt but it does an amazing job. It is not pretty but it fits in with casual dress very well. I like it so much I ordered a coyote brown one from online today. Now I will have a black and brown one.

The belt has a metal tension style buckle and velcro holding straps to prevent the belt from slipping. The solid construction holds my holster (Glaco IWB Summer Comfort with my new Springfield EMP) so securely I am not finding myself needing readjust it's position several times a day. It stays right were I put it.

Best part, the bels were only $39 each.

Glaco Instructor's Belt

MarkSBG · Oct 29, 2009

Is that 1 1/2" or 1 3/4"? Just curious...

PlayboyPenguin · Oct 29, 2009

MarkSBG said:
Is that 1 1/2" or 1 3/4"? Just curious...

1 3/4...the brown I ordered in 1 1/2.

Joe Link · Oct 29, 2009

Congrats! In my opinion a good belt is more important than a good holster.

Schwabdl · Oct 29, 2009

you should put the holster snaps on each side of the pant belt loops adds stability tip was given by clint smith director of thunder ranch

PlayboyPenguin · Oct 29, 2009

Schwabdl said:
you should put the holster snaps on each side of the pant belt loops adds stability tip was given by clint smith director of thunder ranch

That tip is for owb...not iwb holsters. Unless you mean to keep it from moving forward or backward.

Gendaito · Oct 29, 2009

The problem with the Instructor's belt is that it doesn't look like a regular belt.

I have a couple of Milt Sparks leather gunbelts that, while pretty expensive, look like normal lether belts. They work well with IWB and OWB holsters.

Schwabdl · Oct 29, 2009

i use the same holster and so does clint except milt sparks

wayoutwest · Oct 29, 2009

I have similar belts from 5.11 in 1.5 and 1.75 and like them a lot for normal wear and carry. For a dress belt to carry with I went with The Beltman in black, very happy with it, somewhat expensive but a nice belt.

PlayboyPenguin · Oct 29, 2009

Gendaito said:
The problem with the Instructor's belt is that it doesn't look like a regular belt.

I have a couple of Milt Sparks leather gunbelts that, while pretty expensive, look like normal lether belts. They work well with IWB and OWB holsters.

Nobody ever sees my belt. I always have on a hoodie, vest, or an untucked dress shirt.

Sun195 · Oct 29, 2009

I have the <broken link removed> of this - been very happy with it so far. It does help keep your holster/mag pouch more stable. Its adjustability lets you get just the right tightness to carry your gun comfortably. My other gun belt has traditional belt holes & they aren't quite at the right spot (although, I'm sure you could solve this by getting a custom belt made).

I agree that it doesn't look like a "regular" belt & that can be limiting (especially w/ dress slacks). However, I think it does just fine with jeans/khakis (similar to an REI web belt I have).

Marshall Tall Eagle · Oct 29, 2009

Where did you buy the belt at, I've had same problem with store bought belts, thanks for the info.

Tall Eagle

PlayboyPenguin · Oct 29, 2009

Marshall Tall Eagle said:
Where did you buy the belt at, I've had same problem with store bought belts, thanks for the info.

Tall Eagle

Keith's in Gresham.

Sawdust · Oct 30, 2009

Another great place to find a good gun belt is Ted Blocker holsters in Tigard. Their gear is very good. The service has been excellent. I used to use Bianchi belts but they wouldn't last 6 months (stretch, twist, bend) . The belts from Blocker's are much better and they have a great selection of styles.

BTW in the last 3 years I have only had to buy 2 belts from them for my EDC rigs, and not because one wore out-I just wanted a seperate belt for my IWB and my OWB (both of which are Ted Blocker holsters

).

Buy local!!

PlayboyPenguin · Oct 30, 2009

Sawdust said:
Another great place to find a good gun belt is Ted Blocker holsters in Tigard. Their gear is very good. The service has been excellent. I used to use Bianchi belts but they wouldn't last 6 months (stretch, twist, bend) . The belts from Blocker's are much better and they have a great selection of styles.

BTW in the last 3 years I have only had to buy 2 belts from them for my EDC rigs, and not because one wore out-I just wanted a seperate belt for my IWB and my OWB (both of which are Ted Blocker holsters ).

Buy local!!

Does he have an actual store/showroom where you can just walk in and buy something or is it all special order?

Sawdust · Oct 30, 2009

They have a retail store and website. They are great. No problems with me coming in a trying on display model holsters and trying them out with my weapon (I unloaded it of course). I'll admit that they can get back logged sometimes (a couple of weeks) but their products are worth it IMHO.

http://www.tedblockerholsters.com

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Sawdust · Oct 30, 2009

I should mention that some of my holsters were "made to order" for my guns. An example is that my IWB EDC for my Kimber is not a generic "1911" holster. It was made for my specific model (CDP Pro) and is marked as such. They have something in the neighborhood of several hundred metal forms for specific weapons that they use to press the leather for the holsters. Their shop is large (4500sf) and all the work is done in house.