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#1
04-18-2014, 02:55 PM
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I have 4 of Al's belts, one being in horsehide. Horsehide is somewhat stiffer than bullhide, and also handles sweat and moisture better. Get the 7 hole option, easier when you convert from owb to iwb
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04-18-2014, 03:00 PM
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One other possible difference of note. Bullhide may well have a lot of scarring and/or texture due to the age of the animals. Adds to the look of the leather...
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04-18-2014, 05:50 PM
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04-18-2014, 06:04 PM
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I believe that due to the testosterone, bull hide is stronger. I've never used it, so couldn't say. I know it's more expensive. Horse hide is naturally sweat (moisture) resistant, so makes a great lining. But that resistance also makes it tough to stain or add color to. I've never worked with it - my distributor doesn't carry it and I can't bear the thoughts of using a dead horse...
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04-18-2014, 08:58 PM
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I finally broke down and bought a bullhide belt. Its thick, strong, and my 1911 doesn't sag anymore. Expensive, but absolutely worth it. Since I just lost 80 pounds, I had to take the belt to my local cobbler who cut it down for me. If you have your old belts cut, do it from the buckle end. Here's the Bullhide website:
http://www.bullhidebelts.com/?gclid=...FTIV7AodZhIAcQ
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05-14-2014, 01:34 PM
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I just got my second belt from AG. Both were bullhide and I'm pleased with them.
The new belt will be really stiff for a good while. The first one lasted three years. Jim
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05-14-2014, 10:01 PM
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My first and only bull hide belt was from the beltman.... For the price I paid, I got two cow hide belts from another maker that have held up just as well.... I'll never pay for bull hide again... not worth the cost!
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08-05-2014, 03:56 PM
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wish I was on your place changing belts due to size (reduction).
Edge, I believe the main difference in Fl weather is the tolerance for moisture. You should consider that, but being stiffer & stronger, I went for the bullhide (or cowhide..trully I did not check gender) both for IWB holster and belt. I don't put that much stress in belts, as I go without them most of the time, but the holster has taken a good amount of sweat, fresh [and occassionally salt water], directly to the leather without much deterioration... 3+ years and counting.
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08-05-2014, 04:59 PM
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