Gun Belt Alternative

prettybigguy · Post by **prettybigguy** » Thu Dec 12, 2002 1:57 pm

I just received the "Sportsman's Upland Belt" from Cabela's and I think it makes a pretty good alternative for Indy's gunbelt. The only thing that is not screen accurate is that the hardware is brass and not silver. The price is right @ $27.95 and I received mine in less then a week. Below is the link to Cabela's site as well as the direct link to the belt, which is pretty long! Let me know what you all think.
PBG
http://www.cabelas.com/

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... 76ii01.jpg

Peacock's Eye · Post by **Peacock's Eye** » Thu Dec 12, 2002 3:26 pm

It is also the right width and the right color. All things considered, it is a good substitute.

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Thu Dec 12, 2002 4:46 pm

Except for the stiching.

Below is a Lee Keppler gunbelt:

Below is the Cabelas:

-Sergei

Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Thu Dec 12, 2002 4:53 pm

Take away the stiching and the brass buckle and you got it, brown leather conditioner to get ride of the stiching and heavy distressing on the buckle.

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Thu Dec 12, 2002 5:07 pm

PBG,

Wal-Mart has some great belts. I can't remember if there is stiching or not. However, it's definately worth looking into.

Pyro.

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Thu Dec 12, 2002 5:09 pm

Well last year, someone discovered a close looking belt at Old Navy.

Just slap on a metal keeper and it's good to go. It runs $19.50.

-S

prettybigguy · Post by **prettybigguy** » Thu Dec 12, 2002 5:48 pm

The Cabela's belt is also $20 cheaper then Keppler's and arrives in less the a week instead of whenever Lee answers his email

I considered the Old Navy belt but, according to the website, it doesn't come in sizes above 42. I need the belt to hang on my hips and a 42 is my regular belt size!
PBG

Hey this is my 100th post cool!

schwammy · Post by **schwammy** » Sat Dec 14, 2002 10:06 am

You can get the Keppler belt through Western Stage Props now. They have their own toll-free number, so no more waiting for one person to call you back.

Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Sun Dec 15, 2002 3:54 pm

Yep Sergei, it was me who found the Old Navy gun belt last year, I still have it and use it in fact. As for other belts, I am always on the lookout for new gunbelt alts. Everytime I see a belt rack I end up checking every single one over for the one.

skywlkr · Post by **skywlkr** » Sun Dec 15, 2002 5:10 pm

I found the Old Navy belt shortly before I started coming here. I actually wear it often as a regular belt rather than a gun belt, but it serves that purpose well too.

Luke

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Dec 16, 2002 11:44 am

...is called 'Faded Glory', comes with the correct silver buckle, and costs $9.99. regards. Michaelson

Marcus Brody · Post by **Marcus Brody** » Tue Dec 17, 2002 5:01 am

Hmm, looks like I'll be taking a stop a Old Navy some time around. If I don't tell my mom it's for Indy Gear, she'll probably be more willing to shell out that 10 bucks.

Where exactly would you go about finding a metal keeper for the belt anyhow? I could probably make a cheap one with some work though.

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Tue Dec 17, 2002 7:40 am

Marcus Brody wrote: Where exactly would you go about finding a metal keeper for the belt anyhow? I could probably make a cheap one with some work though.

I just took a keeper off of an old belt I had. Maybe you or your dad or even mom have an old belt with a silver keeper. Try this; they may let you buy just one of the Alamo Buckle and Keepers (since they sell 100 for about $89). Not sure how wide it is though:

Go to www.leatherfactory.com .
Click on the Leather Products link.
Do a search under "Strips Straps Blanks & Buckles" scroll down bar
Scroll down to the Alamo Buckle

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