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I was wondering if anyone has ever tried mission belts as a gun belt. The ratcheting closure seems like it would be ideal for this type of applications and from what I have seen online, at least, they seem to be high quality.
http://missionbelt.com
Your thoughts?
I'll order one today, I like it.
Curiosity question....are you going with the standard size or the 3 bar 40 mm size?Quote:
Originally Posted by orionz06
40mm for sure.
The Mission Belt seems like a good-looking rig. My only hesitation is that the description on their FAQ page says that the leather is soft and supple. I'm sure it's a nice belt for general use, but not so sure it is the right setup for carrying IWB.Quote:
Originally Posted by Silvershadow
Hate to crash your thread, but I just got a Tow Belt yesterday from Saddleback Leather. It's awesome! Not cheap, but it's the nicest general/gunbelt I've ever had. Thick and sturdy enough to support my MP9FS easily at AIWB, but does NOT scream 'gunbelt'.
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Cla...&category=1280
I sent them an email with a couple questions. I'll report back what they say.
I've lost 20 pounds in the last 2 1/2 weeks and am planning on losing another 25 so this belt is ideal for me.
It has a good price tag and looks pretty good too imho.
We'll see how they reply to my email.
Thanks for the link
I am glad others find this interesting as well. I also like the charity aspect of the belt. I am very interested in seeing the responses to your email. Thanks for doing that!
FYI, it looks like the length can be trimmed.
They have them on Amazon.
I never heard of them. Thanks for sharing
Are you looking for a reinforced dress type belt or a honest to goodness gun belt?
While taste is individual, I wouldn't be caught wearing the Mission Belt, even if it took .2 off my draw. Now the Saddlebackleather belt is something I would wear when I don't have my Wilderness belt on.Quote:
Originally Posted by ubervic
kind of both, but more a good looking dress belt.
I'm a college student. I leave my gun in my car in an off campus parking lot.
I won't carry into a job interview and I doubt I'll carry while working in an office building (on body carry anyway, more than likely have a g17 in a bag).
I have webbing and leather gun belts, that do their job. This is just a good looking belt imho, it'd be a bonus if it could do duty as gun belt as well.
So, instead of replying to my email the owner of the company, Nate, called me today.
We had a 10 minute talk and he seemed like a very genuine and proud company owner. He told me that he has been carrying concealed for over 12 years and for the last two he has been using his company's belt. He carries a beretta 92 in a milt sparks iwb. He recommends the 40mm belts for cc duty.
He told me that for a concealed weapon and magazine this belt is just right, not too rigid, but not flimsy. He stated that while the belt wouldn't support duty equipment (a cops duty belt with all the bat gear attached) it is perfect for his use, one fullsize gun and 1 magazine.
He also gave me his personal email, if anyone would like it pm me.
I'll be ordering a belt tonight, I'll try to give a report after a couple of weeks of running it.
Wow I have to say that's an example of true customer service. The simple act of a 10 minute phone call made you a buying customer. That really impresses me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shokr21
Integrity counts.
Thank you for the review and the additional information. I randomly stumbled upon the through some amazon searches. I am glad to hear how much they care for their customers and I really liked the charitable aspect once I started looking into them more. I am definitely going to get myself one of these. Seems too good to pass up. Oh and their FAQ is hilarious.Quote:
Originally Posted by needbullets
Integrity counts.
Thanks for the heads up on the mission belt. I'm needing a new dress black belt and will give them a look-see.
Another option for a low cost brown casual belt is this one:
http://www.hanksclothing.com/amish_belts_brown_buy.html
Quite sturdy. I use this one on the occasions where my Atlas is not appropriate.
I punched extra holes between every existing one and the adjustability is great.
Needbullets,
If you're affiliated with any company or manufacturer, you need to disclose it in your sig line.
Also, here are the rules of the forum as they pertain to Astroturfing.
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IV. A note about "astroturfing"
We require disclosure of industry ties/links on this forum as a way of helping our membership determine the validity of advice and opinions that are shared on the forum. If we find that someone who is giving rave reviews of a product or service has an interest in that product/service that they have not disclosed, we will immediately ban them. If we find that someone has signed up for the forum solely to push their product/service in discussions, we will immediately ban them. If we find that someone has created multiple accounts, one to advertise a product/service and the other shell accounts to generate rave reviews for the product while appearing to be customers, we will immediately ban them. To be perfectly clear: We despise astroturfing and will mercilessly crush it on this forum.
Integrity counts.
Thanks for sharing Roy....that does look like a nice belt.Quote:
Originally Posted by RoyGBiv
We're fine with people adding to the community...it's just that when someone is just up the road from the company they're praising to high heaven with all of 3 posts on the forum...all of them about this company they're right next to...it seems suspicious.Quote:
Originally Posted by needbullets
We're fine with people from manufacturers/retailers/etc participating on the forum and even talking about their products...but we require disclosure so that other members of the forum can take that information into consideration when making purchasing decisions.
EDIT -
Mr. Holzapfel:
You would have been more than welcome to post about your company's products had you simply disclosed your interest in Mission Belts. Why you chose, instead, to ignore our rules about industry disclosure is beyond me...but it doesn't speak well for you as an individual or for potential dealings with your company.
Honesty up front is all we ask...and it's a pretty good policy if you wish to be taken seriously.
Well that blows. Was hoping this was a decent company. This brings the whole company into question. If willing to misrepresent themselves do they really do the charitable work they claim?Quote:
Originally Posted by TCinVA
Apparently a lot happened since I talked to Nate @ Mission Belt yesterday.
My gut feeling from our phone conversation was that he was a stand up guy, who believed in his company's products.
I've ordered, and I won't cancel my order, because I still think it's an interesting design.
Was it figured out who needsbullets is? I have a hard time believing he'd be the same guy I talked to on the phone.
In our email correspondence he sent me a picture of his EDC stuff, looked pretty similar to mine, (gun, holster, folder, mag and pouch, and light).
I don't want to jump to conclusions, but I understand that if all 3 posts from the banned individual were in this thread, giving rave reviews I too would be suspicious. I am in no way affiliated with any manufacturer or distributor of anything, I just try to seek out the good, small shops and give them my business.
I took Todd's word for VCD 1911 grips and I think they're the best thing since sliced bread, grip wise on a 1911. So thanks Todd, and thanks to everyone here who gives (honest) reviews of products that you use or find interesting.
They didn't remove his posts lightly. Some background digging was done and the staff was able to prove their suspicions. They gave him a chanc to come clean and he chose to continue the lie. They also found the belts are made in china and imported if that makes a difference for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shokr21
1) Not that it is in question, but as to VCD grips, I have personally known David B, the owner, for a number of years and he is a talented shooter, ethical guy and terrific individual.
2) I may not be the style maven, but I have to say when I first saw the link to that belt and looked at it, it sure didn't look like something that would work for me.
I agree, it's too easy for a person with connections to simply state those connections. I sincerely hope that the company is not being judged by a single person's misguided actions regardless of who that person may be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom_Jones
Like I previously stated, Nate seemed to me to be genuine and sincere individual. I have no stake in the product or company, just wanted to pass along my good experience with the individual who contacted me.
I'll be updating this thread when my belt arrives. If all else fails, I do need a new dress belt.
It sucks i just wanted opinions on a belt I was curious about and then drama. Oh the fun of the interwebz.
Wow. This thread has had a few twists and turns.
Integrity counts and I'm glad to see that the forum is guarded sufficiently to root out the short cut masters in disguise.
Got my belt in today. Looks good and fits well. I am not going to make a glowing report on the stiffness of the belt, it's rigidity is more akin to a standard department store belt.
I think it could still do in a pinch, I'd just have to really cinch down the belt in order to secure the holster and gun, which wouldn't be much of an issue.
Overall, good looking belt, interesting design, I just don't think it's going to replace the belts that I already have for edc duty (when I'm able to carry). Eh, needed a new dress belt anyway.
I can echo Shockr's post.
Ordered the 40mm "steel" version and it's actually a pretty nice belt and it functions well, but it's certainly no gun belt. Very soft leather with no more stiffness than a decent dress belt. I'm still happy with it, but wouldn't recommend it specifically as a carry belt.