A simple and easy guide to accurate gun belt measuring.
Put on a pair of britches/pants you plan to wear with your gun belt
Have handy any belt that currently fits you. You can even use a piece of string.
Put the belt on and buckle it where you will wear your gun belt Slightly down over your hips in most cases. Remember the gun belt will be supporting another 4 pounds per pistol and holster {about 3 lbs for the pistol; 1 lb for the holster} That weight will drag the belt down. You may want to go another notch tighter in your measuring.
Make note of the most comfortable hole in which the buckle goes through.
Lay the belt on a flat surface and measure from the end of the buckle to the most comfortable hole. See picture below.
Distance from the buckle end to the centre hole of your belt will be the Gunbelt Measurement you supply us with. This is now your gun-belt size.
Generally this measurement should be about 3 to 4 inches larger than your jean size.
3 Inch Cartridge or Gun Belt - a classic cartridge belt made by hand from the last best west
A cartridge belt with your choice of loop size is a handy addition to any SASS shooter's or hunter's equipment.
Our cartridge belt as shown has 30 loops to hold any size cartridge you want. Whatever size you wear, we will fill the length of the belt with loops. The exact number will vary by the length of belt, and the tapered design holds more than the billeted style.
Big Game Cartridge Belt - We made this three {3"} inch cartridge belt for a big game hunter, before he went on safari to Africa. Shown in our classic antique brown color, we've double looped this belt so it will hold your high velocity cartridges securely. Shown holding .30CAL WINMAG, and the belt is a Tapered style, but can also be done as a Billeted belt. We will confirm your specific cartridge, and other order details, within 1 business day of your order being placed.
Masterson Heavy Leather Belt - Simple, elegant and functional.
1 1/2" INCH WIDE
Plain Heavy Leather Gun Belt with NO Cartridge Loops
Our Masterson Belt is a great way to pack your holster.
Shown here in our Deadwood Brown color belt is nice and heavy and will keep your favorite holster secure on your waist, AND keep your pants up!
Belt will fit most pants or jeans.
If you are going to order a Holster to go with this belt please order the holster first and then add on the belt at checkout to save on shipping.
Cowboy gunbelts hand made by the last best west
Shown in the Gallery images are Tapered AND Billeted Belt Styles. Cowboy Gunbelts are 2 1/2" in width and ship with a standard garrison buckle, as shown on the billeted belt in deadwood brown. Gunbelt shown in old mahogany is our tapered style with a better buckle set. See Belt Size / Buckles Tab BELOW for more information.
If you are ordering a Holster AND Belt please order the Holster first and you can choose the matching belt at checkout to save on shipping.
Classic Cross Draw Holster - Simple, elegant and functional
Masterson Belt if you order the Rig is 1 1/2" - to accommodate belt loops on today's britches. We made sure it fits Levi's jeans, and when worn with a sport coat or longer coat, is the perfect holster for people with the conceal & carry permit.
Holster works equally well as either a cross draw or strong hand draw style. If you'd like the cut out star concho on the holster, please request it in the production notes below.
Johnny Ringo leather holster hand made by the last best westA classic Hollywood holster and gun belt- from Tombstone. {1993}
This closed toe design is made for quick draws with it's trigger guard fully exposed from the holster. We're showing our Johnny Ringo in our classic old mahogany color . Movie rig is black.
Curly Bill Movie Holster - a hand made leather holster from Tombstone. {1993}
COLOR SHOWN: Deadwood Brown
This close toed holster is a little fancier variation of our traditional 19th century Teddy Blue Holster. The Curly Bill Movie Holster has a fancier border and the look is toughened up with 10 spots per holster.
The 2 rig set that Boothe wears as Curly Bill Brocius, in Tombstone, was patterned after the rig that the historical Curly Bill wore. 2 Cartridge belts, one worn backwards and two strong hand draw holsters.
To order the complete Curly Bill Movie Rig, with 2 holsters and 2 fully looped cartridge belts, add all 3 options below where it asks, Add a Matching Belt and/or Holster? This will save you 35 dollars for the complete 2 rig set. Total will be 905.00 plus shipping.Choose your Buckle Set, Leather Color and Belt Style
a classic old west holster from the last best westCharley Leather Holster and Gun Belt - The Charley Waite rig from Open Range{2003}
The Charley Leather Holster is patterned after a traditional 2 loop holster from the 1880s. The Charley is a closed toe design and is shown in the movie color, antique brown. Available in all colors.
Teddy Blue Holster and Belt
Teddy Blue Holster and Belt hand made old west leather by the last best west
This Rig is based on leather holster and cartridge belt from the 1880s. This is also the same rig that Kurt Russell wears as Wyatt Earp in the excellent western film, Tombstone {1993}.
Vin Movie Holster - Steve McQueen's holster and gunbelt from The Magnificent 7
Color Shown: Saddle Tan
Our version of the holster worn by Steve McQueen in that iconic western; The Magnificent Seven, our Vin holsteris angled forward to speed the pistol into your hand. Movie style is shown with a bit of barrel out the end of the holster, but holster looks and works just as well if made to the same length as your firearm. Gun belt has the gunfighter infinite stitching, with 6 loops for reloads at the tail end of the belt.
Save $20 when you buy the complete rig - just select "Add Matching Belt" at checkout.
Blondie Movie Holster hand made by the last best west
The man with no name rig from the spaghetti Westerns of the 1960s.Color: Brown - natural rough out leather. Also available in black rough out.
Our Blondie Movie Holster has a fully exposed trigger guard, affording fast access. Choose black or brown rough out leather (suede). Gun belt has the classic gunfighter stitching, and 6 cartridge loops.
Rooster Hand Made Leather Holster - From True Grit (1969).
Color Shown at right: Saddle Tan
The gorge or opening at the top of the holster is shaped similar to our Masterson Holster, but is more shallow to show more of the cylinder. Holster is a closed toe, and was a favorite style of holster from movies like The Searchers, True Grit and many others. Below we're showing a plain antique brown 1 3/4" Masterson belt with our Rooster Holster. You can order either as a closed toe or open-toe design. Choose your holster options easily during the check out process.
Black Knight Leather Holster - a classic western holster hand made by the last best west
We had this chess piece Knight stamp custom made for our Paladin Buscadero. After we had a look at it - we liked it so much we decided to do it on our classic Slim Jim holster. Shown with a .45cal Schofield. We will custom make to fit your single action firearm.
Traditional Slim Jim Holster hand-made in leather by the last best west
Shown at left in saddle tan, antique brown, and black. The Black Slim Jim Holster is a left strong hand draw and can be also be worn on the right hip for a left-hand cross draw or further back on the hip for a right handed "Twist" or "Cavalry" or "Hickok" draw. One holster three different ways you can wear it.
Ladies Handmade Leather Holster and tapered gun belt in black.
This is a great rig for a woman shooting Cowboy Action or Classic Cowboy. Our standard gun belt as shown has 18 loops and the holster wears equally well as a strong hand or cross draw holster. Our standard gun belt has a garrison buckle, and can be ordered as a billeted or tapered style. Shown here in a tapered style with a better buckle set.
Captain Walker Leather Holster - Custom cross-draw holster for the Walker Colt black powder pistol. Shown with a custom 4 inch wide leather belt. Color: Deadwood Brown
Add the belt at checkout to save $40!
M1911 Western Holster - a classic holster with a western flair for your 1911 style sidearm
Our hand-made holster is an open toed design, and comes with a hammer or strap tie down, depending on your firearm.
M1911 Hammerless Holster - A leather service holster for your hammer less semi-auto hand made by the last best westA classic western holster for a hammerless semi-auto side arm
The modern polymer, or plastic, semi-autos all tend to be wider in their design than the classic 1911. So our holster is wider and we've cut out a finger loop, and added a strap across the top of the holster to make sure your hammer less side arm is secure, regardless of where you take it.
M1911 Officers Service Holster based on a WWII original flap Holster
Shown in our old Mahogany color, and we will custom make to fit the make and model and caliber of your sidearm.
Save $20 when you buy the complete rig – just select “Add Matching Belt”, and belt options, below.
