Just wondering. Why such thick, heavy belts?

[SUP]

I see people making gorgeous belts with really thick leather. I mean, 7-9oz, double layered! That would be up to nearly a cm thick! And so heavy too! Other than durability, is there any reason for such thick, heavy belts? Don't they weigh down on the waist? And then, add other stuff in pockets!. Wow! Rather than hold trousers up, I would worry that they will pull then lower.

Just wondering.

[BlackDragon]

My thick belts, 12-14oz, are made as carry belts. They also have a thin reenforcement to prevent stretching from the weight of the firearm and extra magazine(s).

My brother in law uses one of my belts to carry a firearm, mag, and a set of pliers. 

.21in/ 5.3mm

[billybopp]

37 minutes ago, BlackDragon said:

My thick belts, 12-14oz, are made as carry belts. They also have a thin reenforcement to prevent stretching from the weight of the firearm and extra magazine(s).

My brother in law uses one of my belts to carry a firearm, mag, and a set of pliers. 

.21in/ 5.3mm

 

 

Hmmmmm.   The caliper looks like it's a bit under a quarter.  And yet the picture shows three quarters thick.   Things that make you go Hmmmmmm. 

- Bill

[BlackDragon]

34 minutes ago, billybopp said:

Hmmmmm.   The caliper looks like it's a bit under a quarter.  And yet the picture shows three quarters thick.   Things that make you go Hmmmmmm. 

- Bill

You had me there for a second.

[Littlef]

Depends on what you are carrying on your waist.  Dress belts are typically nice and thin, cause you're normally not carrying anything really heavy.  My more casual Leather belt I wear with jeans its really thick, but I use it when carrying a holster at the range.  Lightweight belts deform if they are carrying too much weight.  Western style leather belts fall in this category because a person who wears that belt is far more likely to be carrying something on it, ie.  a knife, firearm, other types of tools.   I guess it kinda depends on what activities you do in your life.  

[SUP]

Thank you all for your replies. I have been pretty clueless, isn't it? Don't really notice these things, I guess. All I am used to is dress belts. So much to still learn.

I don't want to even think of the weight of it all around your waists! Heavy belt, gun, with holster and whatever else! I mean pockets must hold wallet etc. as well? How much does it all end up weighing? Has anyone checked their weights before and after wearing it all?

[Dwight]

3 hours ago, SUP said:

Thank you all for your replies. I have been pretty clueless, isn't it? Don't really notice these things, I guess. All I am used to is dress belts. So much to still learn.

I don't want to even think of the weight of it all around your waists! Heavy belt, gun, with holster and whatever else! I mean pockets must hold wallet etc. as well? How much does it all end up weighing? Has anyone checked their weights before and after wearing it all?

OK . . . here it is . . . my normal carry  . . . I dropped it in a box . . . sat it on my scale . . . it hit 97 ounces . . . take away the 6 oz box . . . 91 ounces.  I had to use the cell phone for the picture . . . but it was in the box.

Yes . . . this is my EDC . . . except that sometimes that little 29 ounce Springfield gets replaced with an ATI 49 ounce handgun.  That black belt goes around a 39 (or so) waist.

It is also the reason my belt measures 0.230 thick . . . and it is only 20 or 21 or 22 years old . . . not for sure which.

I make my belts I sell . . . between about 0.180 and 0.230 . . . but usually the heavier ones only hit 0.220 or 0.210.

My customers have yet to complain . . . 

May God bless,

Dwight

Edited December 7, 2024 by Dwight

[SUP]

Oh Wow! @Dwight That makes it nearly 6 lb. that you carry around your waist, at a minimum. Isn't it exhausting? But I guess you are  used to it.

I know what to say next time anyone says my handbag is heavy. At least I can keep it down!

Edited December 8, 2024 by SUP

[Dwight]

Every now and then I take inventory . . . thinking I could chop it down.

So far . . . if I take it out . . . within a couple days . . . I miss it.

So . . . it stays . . . 

May God bless,

Dwight

[SUP]

 @Dwight. I know what you mean. I feel the same about my bag too.