What was the most common gunbelt carried out West? Michael C. Westlund - Clarkdale, Arizona. The most common late frontier-era gun rig was the Mexican Loop holster, slid over a cartridge belt. The first gunbelts—waist belts, with a holster and fitted loops to pack extra cartridges—were inspired by the introduction of big-bore ammunition—cartridges .41 caliber and up, Firearms Editor Phil S


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