Best Leather Concealed Carry Gun Belts For 2024
Searching for the best leather gun belt to conceal carry your firearm? The “Everyday Leather Gun Belt” checks all the boxes of what you need in a gun belt. In this article we’ll uncover what you look for in a gun belt to comfortably, securely, and reliably carry your firearm.
What to look for:
Stiffness - Firearms are heavy, especially those double stack 2011’s that a lot of CCW holders are wanting to conceal carry. Having a stiff gun belt is extremely important. A stiff belt will help prevent the gun and holster from sagging on your body. The Everyday Leather Gun Belt is very stiff, it can easily support the weight of any double stack pistol.
Thickness & Width - Most people forget that a holster’s clip or belt slots determine what thickness belt you can use. You’ll want to make sure that you compare the width and thickness of your holster’s clip or belt slots to the width and thickness of the belt, to ensure you can either slide or clip it on. The Everyday Leather Gun Belt is made for holsters with a 1.5” wide belt clip or slot and up to .45 inches thick.
Flexibility - If you are going to be carrying a firearm all day, you won’t regret getting a belt that has some flex to it. As you sit, stand, walk, and bend over throughout the day, your body will put different amounts of pressure on your belt. If you have a steel core belt, the belt will have zero flex and will painfully dig into your body. If you have a belt with some flex to it, it won’t be nearly as painful to bend over and put your shoes on. The Everyday Leather Gun Belt is stiff and tough, but will flex with your body when it needs it.
Materials - There are only a handful companies that make belts in the USA, the vast majority of belts are made overseas in factories using cheap and inexpensive materials. Don’t make the mistake of buying some foreign made piece of leather that was quickly thrown together by a unpaid factory worker. Buy a nice piece of American leather that was carefully made by American craftsmen. The Everyday Leather Gun Belt is made with pride in the USA.
Size - Most people make the mistake of buying a gun belt that is too short. When you wear a holster IWB, the holster will push the belt away from your body, which is why you need to buy a belt that is longer than your normal dress belt. The rule of thumb for gun belt sizing is to order a belt that is TWO sizes larger than your PANT size. For instance, if you wear a size 36 pant, you will need a size 40 gun belt. Here is a video demonstrating how to correctly measure a gun belt.
Return Policy - Like most purchases, you’re going to be extremely thrilled after receiving it, but some you might not be happy with or might have made a mistake on. Don’t buy from a company that doesn’t offer you a full refund. Southern Trapper offers a 30-day test drive on The Everyday Leather Gun Belt, you can try it out, beat it up, wear it out and if you decide you don’t want it, you can return it for a full refund within 30-days of delivery.
