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A .38 S&W Airweight 442. plus ammo, hearing and eye protection. Art

It looks great. It's not lopsided - that's called 'style' Art

Shorts, I used 2-4oz chap leather for this purse. It has a nice feel to it so I'd use it again. At first I thought it might be too thick but it was just right. I bought the hides on sale not knowing what I was going to use it for besides a pair of chaps. Well here ya go - this project came about. I love it when something works out well. My wife really likes the color. My wife loves it (thank goodness or I'd be in trouble, LOL). I recently read where an elderly couple here in Atlanta had people breaking into their car port so they made a home made alarm with strings and cans. When a gang tried to steal their car the husband grabbed his pistol and his wife grabbed their AK-47 and they went after the crooks. I love this line in the story; "When police arrived they found shell casings littering the driveway and front yard, and the couple's car riddled with bullet holes." LOL I love it. You have to take care of yourself. http://www.wsbtv.com/news/18808510/detail.html#- Art

Wow! Turned out great! I really like the swivel knife work Butch. Art

This bag is just for taking her gun to class and the range. She bought a purse at the gun show with a holster pocket for everyday use. She has to wait until she gets her conceal license. She already put in for it. Should be here in a week or two. LOL I never thought MY wife would own a gun let alone carry one. Art

Thanks yawl!!

Thanks all! I appreciate the comments and the suggestions. Art

Thanks Steve. It's a black metal zipper though. I like your suggestion and from now on I will be getting brass. Art

Here is someone the same ammo in a different gun! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up-pkMCKwX0 The gun cost over $16,000 and the ammo is $40 each! This guy can afford a REALLY nice holster. Art

I made this for my father in law. I was going to stamp down the image but decided I liked it better this way. That's why there are marks on the black from the basket weaving. I wasn't being careful because I thought I'd be stamping it down later. Oh well. Art

I made this bag for my wife. It's not a purse but made to carry her pistol, ammo, hearing protection and eye protection. The bags we looked at in the store were either too small or too big so I made her one. This has a hard bottom to support the ammo (I cut a clipboard to fit and covered it with foam and leather). That was a pain sewing with that in the purse. I also padded the sides and bottom with foam. Next time I'll make the bottom separate and place it in the bag after I sew it. Live and learn. This was also the first time that I've used a zipper. I was worried that it would be real tricky to do but no problem! I also posted pictures on the group photo page. Art

Turned out great Tom. I like the color too. Art

"Art, my first thought was for rifle cartridges, the way they neck down." That what I thought at first but then I wasn't sure if they made them that way back then. Thanks, Art

James, What a great piece of memorabilia to have! I wonder why he had the smaller loops at the bottom of the gun belt. I wonder if it was for a smaller caliber or what. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing that. Art

Thanks Bruce! This will really come in handy. I made this bag for my wife. It's not a purse but made to carry her pistol, ammo, hearing protection and eye protection. The bags we looked at in the store were either too small or too big so I made her one. This has a hard bottom to support the ammo. That was a pain sewing with that in the purse. I also padded the sides and bottom with foam. Next time I'll make the bottom separate and place it in the bag after I sew it. Live and learn. This was also the first time that I've used a zipper. I was worried that it would be real tricky to do but no problem! Art

It's add #3141 on http://www.ranchworldads.com/classified.php I had to use Explorer to view the site. With Foxfire the ad pictures didn't come up. Art

Sheplers has a belt with a buckle and conchos like that but I can'[t find the conchos for sale anywhere. Art http://www.sheplers.com/mens/western_belts/120262.html

Absolutely beautiful! Art

A beautiful work of art!! GREAT JOB. Art

Cool job Tom. I like that design. Art

There are some decent videos on Youtube.com for leather tooling that will help you. Art

Welcome Tom. I really like your logo! This is a great bunch of people. I've learned a bunch here. You'll continue to like it. Art

Pretty happy with it! I should hope so. It looks great! excellent Art

I use a roller blade for the fringe and it works out great. Art

Hello Everyone The Team of Hides to Art is going to do our part for the "Stimulus" package. Registration will continue until March 16, 2009 without a late fee. Yes, we know that it is not Billions of dollars in savings but with this package you learn from the Masters without having to travel West of the Mississippi River. Visit us at www.hidestoart.com for details about the Extreme Leather Workshop, located in Asheville, NC March 27th thru 29th 2009. There are a few slots still open in all classes. Please feel free to contact me at kevin@hidestoart.com should you have any questions. Hope to see you there.