Todd's Belts

Risu · Post by **Risu** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:24 pm

I've been eyeballing Todd's gunbelts for a while and have a question. Which one is better: Deluxe or basic? the basic looks more accurate colorwise, but the deluxe looks nicer.

Shorty · Post by **Shorty** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:30 pm

I bought the deluxe and never looked back. From what I've read here in the archives, the regular gunbelt is good, but it isn't really made to hold the weight of the gun, so it stretches. I could be wrong though, as I don't own one. But I really am very happy with the deluxe, so I suggest you go with that.

Risu · Post by **Risu** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:26 pm

How does the color look? All of the pics I've seen of the belt in the movies it was much darker than the picture Todd has on his site.

Shorty · Post by **Shorty** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:10 pm

The belt color is actually darker than the picture that's posted. I'm not sure if it's dead on, but it's close enough to my eye. The only qualm I have is that the deluxe belts back is unfinished, and is raw uncolored leather. The front looks great though. I hope that was clear.

Risu · Post by **Risu** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:40 pm

Sounds pretty good. I was already budgetting the deluxe belt, but the color issue worried me.

IndyTaz · Post by **IndyTaz** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:19 pm

Hey I got that version too Shorty. I was annoyed by the unfinished back as well. TODD did say something about it being accurate tool leather or somesuch and that's what the back of Indy's belt would be like....but...mmm...I dunno. Anyone with more knowledge here?

Regards
Christian

PS I am not knocking the deluxe BTW in a major way. It's still a beautiful piece to have and wear:)

ztmario · Post by **ztmario** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 4:44 am

the main reason I didn't get the belt from todd was because of the unfinished back.. and the leather just looks stiff and crack prone. I would definitely recommend getting the keppler belt. it's the same price and it comes with the SA whip holder attached, and it's a completely finished belt. looks like anything you'd pick up in a department store, as far as quality. I bought the western stage props version, and it's amazingly good quality.. but unless you're willing to change out the crappy keeper, I'd buy direct from lee.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:55 am

todd's budget belt is the right colour but the leather is quite low grade and does stretch out to the point where you buckle up, the width of the belt narrows out.

todd's deluxe is quite nice and becomes softer wth an application of pecard. i would recommend that as soon as you get it as the leather is quite dry. the colour is more of a reddish hue and will darken a tadd with the leather dressing.

after those belts i went with a NH and never looked back.....correct stitching, correct colour, nice thick leather, heavy buckle.......now if only that #### whip holder would keep closed

IndyK · Post by **IndyK** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:18 pm

I normally keep my mouth shut when I cant say anything really nice

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But in this case I will drop my 2 cents (or is it 10?) because the gunbelt is one of my own personal gear-favourites.

You can see a clear photo of the Todd belt on my "for sale"page: http://www.kentbovin.com/COW/Todd%20gunbelt.htm

I dont mention it trying to sell it, since it has allready been advertised in the Cairo Bazar, but because I was a little disappointed when I received it. Well, it may not exactly be a bad belt. But with the use of the term "De Luxe" I certainly had expected a whole lot more, especially compared to similar belts from other vendors. Needless to say the Noel Howard is a lot better, it's also a lot more expensive, but even the belt from TAG (when they were made) were considerably better IMHO.

Todd makes a very fine bagstrap, and gloves too, but I believe there is room for some improvement on the "DL-gunbelt"

I still need to see a Keppler, but they sound interesting too.

Cheers
Indy-K

Red Dust · Post by **Red Dust** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:25 pm

i just recieved my deluxe belt and after a couple of times you could see visable wear on it when you buckled it through the metal ring.. its a very soft high quality leather which gets the the weatherd look pretty quick.

Risu · Post by **Risu** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:55 pm

I'd prefer a belt I can wear in beltloops as well as with my other gear, so the Keppler is out. (I believe I read that the whip holder does not come off?) I wouldn't mind it getting a bit distressed anyways, makes it look more authentic.