Measuring hip size for a gunbelt

[@bluecollaroutdoors3581]

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

[@herbderbler1585]

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.

[@robertspeicher5047]

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

[@BeauGeste49]

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!

[@thesixshooter6506]

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!

[@9crutnacker985]

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

[@donaldrush1364]

Well i listened to your advice and got the perfect size gun belt. Thank you sir.

[@1fleake]

@@donaldrush1364 you are most welcome

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

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

[@markallen4001]

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

[@fengfang9900]

Fantastic Run Down Boss! Much Respect! 👊

[@mrdino5311]

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.

[@bzbcustoms4520]

thanks this helped me for getting the right size

[@indianheadjerry2622]

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

[@RockandrollNegro]

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.)

[@andrewshuckhart7672]

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?

[@snarlingrabiddog5150]

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

[@1fleake]

Thank you

[@snarlingrabiddog5150]

@@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]

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]

@@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]

@@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 :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gofZlY2spc58h7s

[@fightingbear8537]

Thanks for the information.

[@1fleake]

Your welcome ☺

[@OdySlim]

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

[@billyw9746]

Helped me out thanks

[@MountaineerMichael]

Thank you Sir.

[@freshoxygen2176]

Thanks!

[@mtlamont]

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]

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]

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

[@artmonk5907]

Good info thanks

[@andrewlabat9963]

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.

[@Marcus-rg7bg]

Thank you.

[@alvinkappel9646]

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

[@1fleake]

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]

Thank you sir!

[@gerrycoleman7290]

My waist is a 34. Hips are about a 40. Do you have a gun belt with holster for a old western revolver that you might be willing to sell? Thanks.

[@1fleake]

Hello No............I sold all but 1 of my arvo ojala gun belts for single action revolvers. Most all my gunbelts now are for world competition. They are more for colt 1911 pistols. With very loose holsters. Not made for walking If you walk.......the pistol will fall out of the holster. Totally competition. There are quite a few on EBay Check out.....D.A.D.....and....red dog leather They build custom made to fit gunbelts. And they are steel lined holsters.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@1fleake Thanks much.

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

Very informative

[@jago5300]

Helpful

[@aq1519dr]

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]

Thank you

[@1fleake]

Your welcome. Hope you a Happy Christmas

[@Grenade825]

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

[@toltec13]

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]

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

[@toltec13]

@@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]

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]

@@1fleake Thanks!

[@samuelpreciado740]

I bought a gun belt that fit alright when I tried it on, but when I went home and put on my outfit it was a little big, is there anything I can do to help it fit?

[@1fleake]

Is the gunbelt to loose or to tight with your outfit? You maybe able to have the buckle strap taken off and placed to give a better fit. If not, I have seen added extensions you can buy to give a little more length to the belt. Hope this helps.

[@samuelpreciado740]

@@1fleake do you have any tips or anything that can help me with knowing how to take off the buckle strap and placing it?

[@alvinkappel9646]

I have a 41SW magnum revolver all I see is holsters for 44 will that be too big for my gun

[@1fleake]

All 40 cal revolvers are the same size 40, 41, 44 and 45 calibers. The difference is in the barrel length, sights on the revolver and shape of the pistol.

[@alvinkappel9646]

@@1fleake thank you

[@gerrycoleman7290]

That Arvo Ojala at 39" would fit me just fine.

[@1fleake]

Lol That's the only arvo ojala holster holster I have left. It has the 25 degree holster. But the billet and belt strap are well worn and could use replacing.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@1fleake It is a very nice holster and gun belt.

[@1fleake]

The holster is very nice......the belt has a lot of wear. What are you interested in paying. ?

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@1fleake I do not have knowledge on what a fair price would be.

[@1fleake]

Some people ask crazy prices for Arvo gunbelts. Last month I sold an Arvo Ojala double gunbelt for $500. I think the condition the gunbelt you are asking about would be $250 plus shipping. Where do you live. ? That will give me an ideal of shipping cost.

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

new sub here, thanks for the info. i an in the process of making a gun belt and holster. thanks have a great weekend

[@1fleake]

I would enjoy seeing your work. If , I can be of help, just ask. Thanks

[@Relics_of_Arda]

I measure 34, not in my jeans size but in my waist. I bought a 34 size gun belt and it doesn't fit, so I bought a 38. Will a 38 fit me okay? it hasn't arrived in the mail yet.

[@1fleake]

Hello A size 38 belt should work fine. An idea. Get one of those measuring tapes used for sewing. Have your blue jeans on. Then, loosely.....not to loose Measure your hip size. That way you'll have a good idea the size gunbelt you wear. Remember........the size of the belt is to the center hole. So you will have 2 or 3 holes for adjustments........bigger or smaller Hope that helps.

[@Relics_of_Arda]

@@1fleake I actually did measure it that way. I just wanted a second opinion. Thank you very much for answering my comment.

[@1fleake]

Your welcome. I have an Arvo Ojala double gunbelt on EBay for sale. Hip size 38" And I have an Arvo Ojala angled right hand......size 39" Both are on Ebay. Just search Arvo Ojala holster.

[@Relics_of_Arda]

@@1fleake 👍I'll check it out.

[@Relics_of_Arda]

@@1fleake I just got the belt, and it fits!

[@marcosochoa9530]

My pant size is a 32 and my belt for my pants is a 36 . What size gun belt do you recommend I get ??

[@1fleake]

Hello Measurements depends. How loose or how tight your pants fit. And the belt size maybe the over all length........thats why it's 36" and your pants are 32" A thought. Put on ......what ever you plan to wear with your gunbelt. Then use a sewing tape measure Measure a little under your regular belt...........add 3 or 4 inches That should put your gunbelt where you want it. Hope that helps

[@johnnymensi1865]

Alway add 6 inches