BruceGibson

Thank you, Denster. I was trying for something a little different without getting too far over the top.

Here's the backside, Dan. I left it natural to avoid dye bleed or rub-off.

Thank you, sir. I machine stitch with an Artisan Toro 4000P. Top thread is 346 with 277 in the bobbin.

Haven't posted a holster pic in a while, so I thought I'd put this one up for your input. It's got a 15-degree rake, and the backside is left natural. Belt slots are for a 1.5 inch wide, 1/4" thick gunbelt.

Good to hear it, Steve! Haven't been to Pendleton in years--looks like you're turning into a regular road warrior!

I think that's a real good idea. I like the sight track the welt creates, too.

Good advice. Most of the Glocks are a pretty sure bet. Also, as mentioned, the 1911's are always in demand. I'd recommend going directly to Ring's for Blue Guns. You'll need your resale tax number to get wholesale pricing.

Happy Birthday, Bruce!

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Welcome to the Forum, Lee! You're gonna love it here!

Nice job!

That is cool-looking!

Dang, Josh! Well done! The only thing I'd recommend is what one of the other posters mentioned--covering the trigger guard. Those Glocks have a great reputation for going boom when they're supposed to--they just don't always know when they're supposed to.

That looks good, Randy! I'd expect you'll be getting some calls for those!

K-Man put me on to your guitar build link in your signature line. I'm still beyond amazed.

Nice job!

Welcome, Rick!

Awesome!

I'll second that!

My Toro 4000 did the same a few weeks ago--just sped up outta nowhere. I don't know what the problem was, but I turned it off and flipped the red toggle switch on the motor to "L." Then, I turned it back on and it was fine. I don't know if that's the correct procedure to fix it, so please take my advice with a grain of salt. I didn't call Artisan because it fixed itself, but I'm guessing (stress the word "guessing") that there's some kind of reset that happens. (I was in the same boat--it was on a weekend, so there was no one to call.) My advice would be to call Artisan, but I thought I'd also pass along my experience.

My comment wasn't intended to offend, though in hindsight maybe I should have expanded upon it. The Elmer's Glue deal is just something I've never encountered at the professional level. I wouldn't use it, and wouldn't endorse it. I couldn't tell if that paragraph was directed at me, or if you were addressing Jeff. I was particularly intrigued by your statement, "...I recall very clearly from 24 years in law enforcement that pimps (and rookie cops) carried fancy, engraved, and plated guns..." I'd like to add to your collection of "pimps (and rookie cops)" in reference to fancy, engraved and plated guns, I know a guy that has some thirty years of law enforcement experience that carried a Colt Commander every day--complete with custom engraved silver and gold grips. He carried in a full-floral carved holster on a full-floral carved gun belt. He worked for the Texas Department of Public Safety as a Texas Ranger. I wouldn't call him a pimp, nor would he be considered a rookie.

I'd like to see that. Have you got any pictures?

Here's a little preview if you'd like a look: Cobra Machines from Leather Machines Company

I agree, even though I'm nowhere near Hidepounder's league! Rawhide peels and flakes like a sun-roasted tourist. Plus, if you have a ricochet (which I've been known to) the rawhide will bite a chunk out of your index finger knuckle. It's rough once it starts to wear and flake.

That's awesome! Cool wrench application.