bzt Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 does anyone make a good quality comp belt that is 1.25" width? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 That depends on your definition of "comp belt". 1.25" is normally seen as a concealment dress-type gunbelt width. Any such belt could, of course, be pressed into service as a competition belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzt Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 here is my problem... When I started a few months ago, I didnt ever think I would be in need of a belt. I orderd 2 holsters and 4 mag holders from Comp-Tac.. and I ordered them all in the 1.25" width because that's how big of a belt I had. The belt is too flimsy. It bends and twists when drawing. I need a better belt, but all my stuff fits 1.25"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 you might try D.M. Bullard for a double thick 1 1/4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 There's a big difference in sturdiness between the typical, single-thickness strap belt and a double-thick, nicely sewn dress gunbelt. Even at 1.25" wide a real gunbelt can give you all the stability you'd want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Wilderness Tactical makes several reinforced belts in that width. Give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Wilderness belts are excellent if you are looking for a nylon riggers type belt. If you want some very good quality leather at a very affordable price try http://www.raftersgunleather.com I have two of their belts that I don't forsee needeing to replace for the next twenty years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 www.thebeltman.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Hello: Comp-Tac make a real good belt in leather. I am wearing one right now I am not sure they make one in 1.250" but I am sure they would make one for you. The belt is lined with a plastic piece that makes them very stable. I would get the belt the same size all around. Mine is a 1.5" tapered to 1" and is good but I will get the 1.5" straight belt next time. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 If you're feeling brave with a heat gun, you could remold the clippymabobs to fit a 1.5" belt. Looking at the mag pouches online, it appears as though you need to eliminate the 90° bend that holds 'em onto the belt and make that an extension of the back piece, then form the slideymajig (that makes it easy to slide down over a belt) into the catch for the belt by bending it ~135°. Dunno if it'd quite work out that way, but it might be worth a shot. *shrug* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzt Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 If you're feeling brave with a heat gun, you could remold the clippymabobs to fit a 1.5" belt. Looking at the mag pouches online, it appears as though you need to eliminate the 90° bend that holds 'em onto the belt and make that an extension of the back piece, then form the slideymajig (that makes it easy to slide down over a belt) into the catch for the belt by bending it ~135°. Dunno if it'd quite work out that way, but it might be worth a shot. *shrug* I am so not that handy nor brave. But I do appreciate all the suggestions. It looks like Ill have to go with a nice leather belt instead of the double inner/out removable comp belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Hello: I would still call Comp-Tac to see if they can make you up a belt. There leather belt is as good as a CR Speed it just does not stick out as far. You may even ask them if they will modify your holster and holders. Doesn't hurt to ask. They are great to deal with Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohuskers Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 My dealings with comp-tac have been good. why not just give them a call, tell them what happened, and ask if you can exchange the holsters for ones with large belt clips? Offer to pay a restocking fee or whatever and I'll bet they're receptive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzt Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 Ok I called Comp-Tac today. They said they could make a 1.25 belt, but it will cost me $100 . $20 more than their regular belt. Is it worth almost twice the price of most of the other recommended belts in this thread? Hello: I would still call Comp-Tac to see if they can make you up a belt. There leather belt is as good as a CR Speed it just does not stick out as far. You may even ask them if they will modify your holster and holders. Doesn't hurt to ask. They are great to deal with Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisdak Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Ok I called Comp-Tac today. They said they could make a 1.25 belt, but it will cost me $100 . $20 more than their regular belt. Is it worth almost twice the price of most of the other recommended belts in this thread? Hello: I would still call Comp-Tac to see if they can make you up a belt. There leather belt is as good as a CR Speed it just does not stick out as far. You may even ask them if they will modify your holster and holders. Doesn't hurt to ask. They are great to deal with Thanks, Eric Thats too much for a belt, IMHO. Just get a wilderness tactical 5 stitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Ok I called Comp-Tac today. They said they could make a 1.25 belt, but it will cost me $100 . $20 more than their regular belt. Is it worth almost twice the price of most of the other recommended belts in this thread? If you're talking USPSA, I don't think so. If you're talking IDPA and concealed carry, then maybe it's worth it..... For USPSA, I'd order a CR Speed belt set, a set of Kydex from Comp-Tac (unless you prefer another maker), and then I'd clean up the old gear, take some nice photos and post it in the Classifieds here or on e-bay..... That'll still cost you some money -- but it will lessen the pain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Dillon's "Best-Quality" 1.25" dress gunbelt costs $70 and in my experience is really nice: http://www.dillonpre..._quot__Gun_Belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 All the comptac holsters I have you can just change the loops or clips to suit any size belt you want. Comptac sells just the belt attachment parts. What model holster do you have ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezco Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 The Beltman and Bullard both make excellent belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzt Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 All the comptac holsters I have you can just change the loops or clips to suit any size belt you want. Comptac sells just the belt attachment parts. What model holster do you have ? I checked mine and they are all one piece. The clip is part of the back just looped over and formed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hello: What gun game are you playing? If it is IDPA I would just get a Wilderness belt for $30-$40. If it is USPSA then you will need/want a CR Speed belt and more mag holders anyways. I have bought and sold alot of stuff until I have what works best for me. You may have to do the same thing. I have seperate setups for IDPA and USPSA. That way I have spares and have loaner stuff for others I forgot to add I also have carry stuff as well. I guess what I am saying is buy the best you can afford. It will last a very long time. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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