Measuring hip size for a gunbelt

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Measuring hip size for a gunbelt

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Fayette Leake

5 жыл бұрын

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@thesixshooter6506 5 ай бұрын

Very informative... thanks. I like how you were so inclusive and clear with the information. I followed your steps/advice and got my gun rig... several actually... and they fit great, thanks to you. You rock!

@robertspeicher5047 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Now I know how to find my belt size for holsters and belts.

@bluecollaroutdoors3581 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly the information I needed. Also might I add, in a Mississippi fella and I love that ole country twang!

@BeauGeste49 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting together a video on this, I've been thinking for some time to pick up a holster but wasn't sure about getting the size right. This helps!!! I just did a measurement on where I expect to wear it and came up with 44" which puts it just a little low on my hip. Now to find a nice holster....that doesn't break my budget! Thanks again!

@RockandrollNegro 3 жыл бұрын

Most modern pants are vanity sized, so the size on the tag is generally 2 sizes smaller than the actual measurement. If those Dockers are size 40 on the tag, then they're actually 42. Good rule of thumb for gun belts are to size up 2 1/2 sizes up from your actual waist, or 4 1/2 sizes up from your jean waist size. So if you wear a size 40 pant waist, 45 sounds about right. I wear a 36" waist in jeans, and 41" gun belts are kinda tight on me until they break in. I could probably go to 42", but there's just too much flop. (I work in the clothing industry, so I'm constantly explaining to women why their waist isn't actually an 8, it's a 10. Not a conversation I like to have.)

@9crutnacker985 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks - you just stopped this greenhorn buying something too small. All I needed to know well explained.

@herbderbler1585 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I love when I have a question and someone comes along with a video that lays out everything I need to know. Nicely done, thanks.

@kentuckyjustice1408 3 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain, my brother. I've had to do the "suck it in" thing a lot lately. Good illustration.

@markallen4001 5 жыл бұрын

Thank-you. I am wanting my first gunbelt and was worried about sizing it properly. You put my mind at ease.

@fengfang9900 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Run Down Boss! Much Respect! 👊

@Marcus-rg7bg Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@mrdino5311 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. I'm putting my first CFDA rig together. I have a Colt SAA with a 5-1/2 barrel. I also bought the holster but I need the gun belt. I was thinking of getting an oversize belt with holes on the entire length to adjust for fast draw gun/holster height. Once I figure out my shooting style and draw action with the temporary rig, I'll get a real fast draw rig.

@fightingbear8537 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information.

@1fleake 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome ☺

@freshoxygen2176 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@andrewshuckhart7672 4 жыл бұрын

This is great. I like how you use the paper and a ruler to do the hip measurement. I’ve been scrubbing our garage for an old sewing tape and resigned to asking my mother in law to bring one over. Should have just used paper and a tape measure! Sounds like taking the pants measurement and adding 4-5 inches might be an ok rule of thumb?

@artmonk5907 2 жыл бұрын

Good info thanks

@indianheadjerry2622 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video, very informative and right to the point. Thank you.

@MountaineerMichael 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir.

@bzbcustoms4520 4 жыл бұрын

thanks this helped me for getting the right size

@mtlamont 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was helpful. Looking to put together my first gun belt in this style and I appreciate your info. Any recommendations on a good quality belt? Looking for just plain black for a 4 3/4" barrel. All the best and take care.

@1fleake 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike and thanks for your comment. There are a few good gun belts on the market. 2 low cost, but good belt builders are "Red Dog Leather" and "D.A.D" on Ebay. There are others online that are top quality, but at a higher cost. Thanks again

@mtlamont 5 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to share that I found exactly what I was looking for from D.A.D. at a very reasonable price. Thank you so much for the help in this area. It is much appreciated. All the best your way. @@1fleake

@andrewlabat9963 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a big guy, waiting on my belt and holster from Lewis Leathers ebay store for my SA Frontier. I went four inches bigger than my normal jean size so hope it fits as I never owned a rig like this before.

@OdySlim 5 жыл бұрын

Big Help Buddy, Thanks a lot. Regards from Ody Slim

@Grenade825 2 жыл бұрын

I just got one that's was a size up . And put holes all the way around the belt boom now if I get to be a big boi it will still fit

@billyw9746 3 жыл бұрын

Helped me out thanks

@snarlingrabiddog5150 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Arvo Ojala rigs, btw. Excellent tips. Great video. More people should see this. It might save them a headache down the road.

@1fleake 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@snarlingrabiddog5150 Жыл бұрын

@@1fleake I just got my second Arvo gun rig. It looks just like Matt Dillon's gun belt and holster except it is black and hardly ever worn. My first was another black one for .22 caliber and is a fast draw. They are nice, but yours are better :) I've wanted one for 55 years, but I didn't know the maker because we had no internet back then. I'm soooo happy to have them and the workmanship is second to none. Both are lined and have the steel insert for the cylinder.

@1fleake Жыл бұрын

Sounds like very nice gunbelts. I am glad you have the rigs you have wanted for so very long. Congrats ☺ Arvo is one of the best rigs out there. Sadly, I haven't found a maker today that compares to the Arvo rigs......maybe, someday👍

@snarlingrabiddog5150 Жыл бұрын

@@1fleake Believe it or not, there is one western holster and gunbelt maker that seems to have the exact design as far as the sewing and pieces being accurate and even includes a steel insert for the cylinder that is built into the holster just like Arvos. It's not Alfonso, it is a leather smith. The holsters and gun belts look identical.

@snarlingrabiddog5150 Жыл бұрын

@@1fleake Here is a link to my gunbelt and holster :) I shot it with my iphone, but reshot it because of the side boarders. I need to buy a card reader before i can upload that one, lol. Hope ya like :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gryml72n1c-tgY0.html

@jago5300 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful

@alvinkappel9646 Жыл бұрын

Maybe I just missed it. What manufacturer do you recommend for a good quality I live in Oregon

@1fleake Жыл бұрын

Hello That's a personal preference type question. It depends on what your looking for in a gunbelt. The material, the gunbelt is from. The style of gunbelt. Gunbelt makers have strong and weak points, we all have strong and weak points. You may like the quality of workmanship but, don't like the style or look of the gunbelt.....for example So. When you find just that perfect combination.......you'll know I know this is a vague answer. But, I think it's the best answer for searching for that perfect gunbelt.

@Fcreveryoung 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@aq1519dr Жыл бұрын

Hi there I make the holster that it fit you good one question can you sale me the arvo ojala pattern please llet me know I can make you a holster thanks..

@hermanhelfrich1747 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@1fleake 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Hope you a Happy Christmas

@toltec13 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to buy a western double gun belt with a cell phone holster on one hip and a cell phone recharger holster on the other hip. I don't need the bullet tracks on the back of the belt.

@1fleake 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Thanks for the comment. That would be an interesting belt. I don't think I have seen one like that.

@toltec13 4 жыл бұрын

@@1fleake I saw it in a dream I had yesterday. I have only seen the cell phone holster which attaches to the belt, but it has 2 flaws. One, the holster is too high to grab. Second, it doesn't take much to accidently detach the holster from the regular belt and fall on the ground. I'm always forgetting where I leave my phone, so if I had the western style double gun belt with 2 holster (1 hip side for the phone & the other side to carry the recharger & earphones) I would have a less of a chance of loosing my phone.

@1fleake 4 жыл бұрын

There are a couple western holster makers on EBay If you message them will the style holster your looking for........I think they can make the holster your looking for.

@toltec13 4 жыл бұрын

@@1fleake Thanks!