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One thing I've learned pretty quickly in my journey into carrying a handgun -- I need to invest in a good gun belt.  I'd really like to get a couple -- one that's more dressy, and the other more casual.  And while I want something of good quality, I don't want to spend any more than I have to.  Just wondering, what should I be looking for?  And, is there a store in the Athens/Knoxville/Chattanooga area that has a good selection at decent prices?

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This may sound odd, but are there any Amish communities near you? If so, I would highly suggest paying them a visit. I picked up a pair of 2" & 1.5" wide handmade belts made from 11 oz. bullhide for only $22 each & they're just as nice as any $80-$100 belts I've looked at in outdoor shops or online. The 1.5" is plain & the 2" has a nice basket weave pattern & both came with heavy duty buckles. I've been wearing the 2" belt for a year now & it's still stiff as the day I bought it. I bought mine at "Muddy Pond" near Crossville. You can't beat the quality.

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I was researching these to buy one soon. There were three everyone said were the best. Belt man, A Better Belt, and the Wilderness belt. I'm probably going with A Better Belt. There were also many other good choices, but these were the three I saw the most.
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I bought both of mine at GT's, my dress belt is a G&G($50) and my tactical belt is the 5.11 Double Duty($20). I purposely didn't get an operator style belt because I didn't want the metal buckle. I at first questioned if the Double Duty was strong enough and it is.

http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/5.11-Double-Duty-1.75-inch-TDU-Belt-/productDetail/Mens-Tactical-Accessories/prod999901360020/cat120607 Edited by Patton
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Another vote for Beltman. I just got my second one because I wanted black, I have a brown one that is about 5 years old and still looks great.

I have not seen this kind of quality in belts since I was buying duty leather. I’ve never seen anything close to these belts in the stores.

But they aren’t cheap, they are basically a hundred bucks shipped. My last one took 7 weeks to get, but they also have some standard belts that are ready to ship.
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[quote name="luvmyberetta" post="1151920" timestamp="1400984448"]This may sound odd, but are there any Amish communities near you? If so, I would highly suggest paying them a visit. I picked up a pair of 2" & 1.5" wide handmade belts made from 11 oz. bullhide for only $22 each & they're just as nice as any $80-$100 belts I've looked at in outdoor shops or online. The 1.5" is plain & the 2" has a nice basket weave pattern & both came with heavy duty buckles. I've been wearing the 2" belt for a year now & it's still stiff as the day I bought it. I bought mine at "Muddy Pond" near Crossville. You can't beat the quality.[/quote] I agree 100% I have 2 that I bought in MI at an Amish store that are over 2 years old. One brown and one black. Paid less that $15 ea for them. I have no a$$ disease so I have to wear my belt really tight and these don't stretch or wear out at all. JTM We the People of the United States, in order to form a more Perfect Union......
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I know I myself and many others love these:
http://www.hanksclothing.com/hanks_amish_belts_ccw_the_gunner.html

I got one in black and one in brown back when they used to be $30. They are still a bargain at $40 compared to the prices charged elsewhere for the same thickness of belt. Mine have held their shape like a champ too.

My favorite is the Uncle Mike's reinforced belt, though. I think it's actually better than most 3X it's price, because almost the entire circumference of the belt is covered by velcro instead of just a small 1" X 3" area. Edited by BigK
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Hey, thanks for all the replies so far.  Definitely gives me something to work with.  Sounds like most of you custom order yours rather than picking them up at a local store.  I may check out Gander Mountain, see what they have, and then make up my mind.  Thanks again!

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Tractor Supply has some good looking leather belts. No idea how they will hold up though. I am currently considering a Beltman belt myself.
Not sure why I didn't think about the Amish - I may swing over towards Lawrenceburg this week and see what I can find.
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there are many good gun belts out there these days.  what i have been using for the last 6 years is the 5.11 dress belt.  i got a black and brown model.   it has the plastic incert and works with all type of dress.  if you shop around you can find them for under $30.00 dollars on the net.  

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