new (used) duty belt

[CMcG]

Thanks to some help from the rabble on my thread about casual kilt belts, I now have a Don Hume, black leather, 2 1/4" wide, duty belt. These are apparently also called pistol belts, police belts, and Sam Browne belts... I think a Sam Browne is technically supposed to have a cross-body shoulder strap too, but people still seem to refer to the strapless belt by the same name.

I picked it up on eBay for $10 CAD and it came to $20 with shipping from the States. It's used but this is one solid belt and will probably outlive me. A little shoe polish to touch up some scuffs and it's ready for action.

There were a few moments of worry when I opened the package and tried it on because the prongs on the buckle were sticking out when I put it on. After a bit of googling and a trip to the Don Hume website, I realized the buckle was on backwards and now everything is fine.

I think this belt will work well for both casual and day wear... any other duty belt wearers out there?

[okiwen]

Yes, I too wear a duty belt or the Sam Brown. I wear it on duty. The strap you are referring to we call the "suicide strap". We wear it with a brass buckle but I used to wear a silver one.

If someone needs a 28"-30" belt give me a PM.

[mrtackytn]

The last one I had (and wore for ten or more years) was retired and added to my collection of kilt belts. It works very nicely in a casual situation - never tried it with
dress wear - but if not too formal, it would probably do very nicely. Looks good the
way you are waering yours, and what a great price.

[MrShoe]

I had been looking on Ebay for the same thing.
I just never pulled the trigger.

[Downunder Kilt]

I think they are great belts to wear with a kilt. I have a ex army brown Sam Browne belt with brass fittings which I often wear as a day belt. I think the belt you have in the pics suits the outfits you are wearing and would serve you well for any function other than formal

[CMcG]

FYI here is the pic from eBay with the buckle on backwards... silly eBay seller! This prevents the prongs from laying flat when the belt is in use:


And here is the picture from the Don Hume website with the correct position. Note that the prongs are facing the other way:

[Hutch863]

I have one identical to the one posted above in a size 32. If anyone can use it, PM me.

[Eric Schutte]

Good on ya for coming up with the idea! I too had the same thought and bought a duty belt about 2 months ago from a local pawn shop. I think it is a do-it-all option for most of us.

Eric Schutte

[vmac3205]

FYI here is the pic from eBay with the buckle on backwards... silly eBay seller! This prevents the prongs from laying flat when the belt is in use:


And here is the picture from the Don Hume website with the correct position. Note that the prongs are facing the other way:

That's not bad. I once read an ebay add for a kilt that said the front was nicely pleated, and the back was flat for more sitting comfort. Sheesh!!

[Wompet]

I have both "ranger"-style leather and nylon duty belts that I use for casual kilt wear. I also have a leather belt with the fastex/side-clip buckle, but I haven't worn that with any kilts yet.