Tallbald Report post Posted March 30, 2015 In tools, clothing, vehicles, guns...you name it....I've always chosen stout construction and fine function over appearance. I have decided that I want to add gun belts to my leather crafting skill set, and am having difficulty identifying strongly made buckles of higher grade materials. I prefer stainless steel, solid bronze and heavy alloyed brasses. So much though of the buckle selection I see online seems to lean toward stylish finishes, fancy stamping and thinner construction. I don't want flowers and rhinestones. I want rigid build and durable finishes that hold up to heavy use. Is there a specific line of buckles folks can recommend I look into? I currently have accounts with a couple big name leather craft supply houses, but it's hard to select the buckles I hope for from only a single photograph and brief description.. Thanks. Don. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
husker Report post Posted March 30, 2015 I use the #50 type roller buckles from Weaver. I have also bought these from Springfield but Weaver has better prices on them. Very good buckle in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallbald Report post Posted March 30, 2015 I'm not familiar with a Weaver site. I'll do a search. Thank you.Don. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
husker Report post Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) These are for casual/dress type gunbelts that is. They are also a sponsor at the top of the page. Edited March 30, 2015 by husker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwalker Report post Posted March 30, 2015 these are pricey...but, wOw http://comstockheritage.com/collections/trophy-buckles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted March 30, 2015 I've been using "utility' buckles from Springfield...but not the fancy ones. These are solid brass or nickel over brass and have held up to several years of hard use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgleathercraft Report post Posted March 31, 2015 Anything that is stainless steel, steel, or brass (plated or not) should hold up just fine. If you worried about the strength of a buckle on a gun belt then you probably should look at the weight of the gun lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicked Welts Report post Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Thanks husker, I too was unaware of Weaver's offerings in hardware and you might have just saved one of my climbing saddles. I was considering hacking up my retired (Weaver) saddle, mostly for the buckle, jumbo d rings and maybe the straps etc., but after a search I see they offer a hefty double tongue utility buckle that appears to be nicer than the others I've found. Until now I felt the same as the OP, unwilling to go on just a thumbnail pic and one liner description so, if nothing else, I think Weaver's name gives me the nudge. Edited March 31, 2015 by Wicked Welts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byggyns Report post Posted April 17, 2015 As far as strength, The buckles from Weaver will certainly do the job. Before I started doing my own leatherwork, I bought all of my belts from an amish shop here in central Ohio. I'm sure they source their buckles from Weaver. I have literaly hung my entire body weight (over 250) from my 1.25" latigo belt with one of those roller buckles. A basic safety rope around your belt will save you from injury when you don't have a full safety harness available Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted April 18, 2015 I've been getting them from Buckleguy recently...good selection. They have a real nice stainless roller buckle, see item no. B6231. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
