For the best fit just buy one size larger than your waist for regular use and 2 sizes larger if you will be carrying items on the belt.

So for example, if you are a size 36 waist buy a 38 belt for regular use or a 40 for carrying use. If you are in between sizes round up. We do have free exchanges if needed so no worries if you need a different size.

If you want to measure a belt you have measure from where the buckle meets the leather to the hole you are wearing the belt in comfortably. It does not matter where that hole is. Your new Hanks Belt will fit in the center hole using that measurement.

On each belt page then click on the Sizing Chart tab and there is a chart showing the measurement to the center hole of the belt. Compare your measurement to that and order that size. If you are in-between sizes then round up.

Save

Most of our belts will have Nickel in the buckles.

Some of our premium belts come with a stainless buckle standard and you can also swap the buckle out your self to any buckle of your choosing once you have it since all our belts have removable buckles. Here is a link to the belts that come with a stainless steel buckle and the buckles you can purchase.

https://www.hanksbelts.com/pages/search-results-page?page=1&rb_snize_facet5=Nickel+Free+Buckles

All our belts are Made right here in the USA.

Absolutely, all our belts have removable buckles held on with Chicago screws and can easily be replaced.

The exception to this is our Bare Bones belts which use snaps since they are not designed for heavy-duty use.

Here are instructions on changing the buckles on our belts.

https://www.hanksbelts.com/blogs/all-about-gun-belts/how-to-remove-chicago-screws-and-change-buckle

At the current time we do not shorten belts.

Our solid 1 piece leather belts can be cut if you desire. It will result in the holes going all the way to the end but it will not effect the strength of the belt and will not void the warranty unless cut in such a way as to damage the integrity of the belt.

If you are somewhat handy and would like to shorten the belt yourself from the buckle end here is an instructional video on the process. Please note if you miscut the belt it is not covered under the warranty:

https://youtu.be/sYIPw6_6kSo

The number of holes depends on the style of the belt. Most of our belts have Eight or Six holes. Some have holes the entire length.

On every belt page by the description is a Tab that Says "Specs". Click on this tab and you will see a chart of the specifications for this belt. There is a row that gives the number of holes on the belt.

The spacing of the holes on the majority of our belts is approximately 1". However some specialty belts may have different spacings.

To see the hole spacing on every belt page by the description is a Tab that Says "Specs". Click on this tab and you will see a chart of the specifications for this belt. There is a row that gives the hole spacing for that belt.

Thanks for checking with us on this.

Yes, we offer a 10% Military discount every day.

To be verified for the discount just go here:

https://www.hanksbelts.com/pages/military-discount-verification

Sometimes the Chicago Screws can be a bit stubborn to remove. If you are having issues try the below recommendations which almost always result in the easy removal of the screws. If after trying the below suggestions you still can't get the screws out contact us using the contact form at the bottom of this page and we will help you right out.

---

 First we recommend trying to place the back of the screws on a sticky mat like a jar opener or rubber mat. Then press down firmly with the screwdriver and use a quick jerking motion with the wrist to try to snap them loose. If that doesn't work you can almost always get them off with a piece of scotch tape. Place the tape across the head of the screw the width of the belt. Then while pressing down firmly on the head turn the back and they should come right off. Now this may slightly remove the finish by the screws but it will be covered up by the belt once fastened. Also rubbing with your finger usually makes it unnoticeable and it will disappear in time. If that is something that would bother you then don't use the tape if the first method doesn't work. Just reply back and we will send out one with the screws pre-loosened for you with a pre-paid envelope to return the one you have.

Our most popular belt width is 1 1/2' wide and this will fit through the majority of Jean and Casual pant loops without issue.

Some lower end pants and jeans skimp and cut their belt loops shorter and you may have issues but this is very rare.

For dress pants you can pretty much tell by looking. If they look very narrow they may be designed for dress belts ,but again this is very rare.

On our 1 3/4" and 2" wide belts you would want to measure your loops to see if they would accommodate those width belts. Most brand names jeans will take both those widths.

Yes, Full Grain leather belts can squeak against Kydex or Leather holsters. Most of the time this disappears with use. Here are a few ideas from users we gathered from Gun forums:

1. You can use talc/baby powder between the belt clips / belt and holster..... also some leather conditioner between the leather and the clips / holster. 
   
2. Rub some soap on the holster clips.
   
3. Some people say stickier substances actually help. Apply some automotive belt dressing to the holster clips.

If you Google, "Stop my holster from squeaking" you can see other suggestions from gun forums around the internet also.

IWB and OWB refer to the method of which a person carries their firearm.

IWB means Inside the Waistband where the holster and firearm are tucked inside the pants.

OWB is Outside the Waistband and the firearm is on the outside of the pants or jeans.

We have an article with pictures and more information here:

What does IWB and OWB mean?

Not only are they different they are not even in the same Universe!

Here is an in depth article and video on this here:

The Making of a Great Gun Belt

Hanks Belts can be made in a variety of ways and we manufacture both reinforced and standard belts.

Here is a link to Hanks Belts reinforced gun belts page:

Reinforced Belts

Some slight dye transfer can occur when new or if the belts get wet on some of our styles. This is rare and again the most common cause of this is if your belt gets excessively wet.

This will generally come out in washing the clothes. In some instances though if left unwashed for an extended period of time the dye may set. 

We manufacture many of our belts to size 60.

Due to a combination of low demand, and trouble procuring hides in the sizes needed to make extended length belts, we have discontinued manufacturing belts above a size 60.

On all our belts with the exception of the reinforced belts you can punch holes in your belt if you lose weight.

Punching holes in your belt will not void the warranty unless you punch them so close to other holes it causes them to break into each other. Leave at least 3/4" between holes.

We currently ship to Canada and the US.

Due to increasingly complex tax regulations that vary widely from country to country these are currently the only countries we ship to.

Free shipping is not available for INternational orders. Customers are responsible for all shipping fees on returns and exchanges. Original shipping charges are not refundable on INternational orders. Duties and taxes are not refundable by Hanks Belts on International orders. Customers can contact their local customs office for information on refunds on duties and taxes.

If you divert or have a belt delivered to you anywhere other than Canada or the USA by a third party service we cannot offer any customer support on it and the Warranty is void due to the belt not being approved for Export out of the US.

We cannot process a return or an exchange on belts diverted from US delivery. 

In stock orders generally arrive in 2-5 business days.

We ship in-stock orders within 48 business hours. Shipping days are Mon-Fri

(please allow additional shipping time on orders placed during sales or Holiday events.)

No shipping on major Holidays.

Standard Ground orders almost always ship USPS First Class Mail or Priority Mail.

In some instances such as larger orders the order may ship UPS.

We ship in-stock orders within 48 business hours. Shipping days are Mon-Fri

(please allow additional shipping time on orders placed during sales or Holiday events.)

No shipping on major Holidays.

Yes we ship to PO Boxes via the USPS.

We do not apply overlapping discount codes to orders. Only one code can be applied to an order.

We do collect duties and taxes upfront for fast and seamless delivery right to your doorstep!

Since most of Hanks Products are USA Made this means the majority of our products do not have any Duties on them due to Canadian - US trade agreements! Great value and big savings!

Taxes will be collected depending on local tax laws in your province.

Hanks Belts is located in Upstate NY in Endicott, NY. Our address is:

Hanks Belts
3119 Pearl St
Endicott, NY 13760

Hanks Belts is a direct to consumer company and we currently are available online only.

Currently Hanks Belts sells direct to consumers and we do not have a wholesale or dealers program.

Our Privacy statement can be seen here:

https://www.hanksbelts.com/pages/privacy