Figuring Gun Belt Length

[Dwight]

Traditionally, on a Ranger style gun belt, the billet with the belt holes has 5 holes spaced about 3/4" inch apart. To help make sure my belts fit, I use 7 holes in my billets and I space them an inch apart. I also use an oval hole punch instead of a round one. This method gives me a 7" range and customers are fine if the belt is one space off from fitting perfectly. Just my 2 cents on the topic.

Actually, I really like your spacing theory, . . . that is how I do all my belts. It gives me a cushion in case he/she gained/lost a few pounds since the measurement, . . . and it gives them the opportunity to enjoy the belt a bit longer if they are in a gaining or losing frenzy.

I also figure that they will be satisfied longer with my product, . . . and may call me again next time.

May God bless,

Dwight

[cjmt]

Actually, I really like your spacing theory, . . . that is how I do all my belts. It gives me a cushion in case he/she gained/lost a few pounds since the measurement, . . . and it gives them the opportunity to enjoy the belt a bit longer if they are in a gaining or losing frenzy.

I also figure that they will be satisfied longer with my product, . . . and may call me again next time.

May God bless,

Dwight

Whilst we dont make holsters we make and sell a lot of bridle leather belts and this is exactly what we do as well. 7 holes 1" apart starting 4" from the tip of the belt with the aim being the customer wearing the belt on the centre hole. As a rule of thumb I always say trouser side + 2", but measuring an existing belt and adding 1" if its mad from poor leather is the best thing.

HTH

Charlie