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  1. BruceGibson
    Nice job!
  2. BruceGibson
    I did use a Blue Gun. As to the trigger guard, that's one of two primary points of retention. I don't build for modified 1911's, but I see your point regarding a trigger shoe. I've never had an issue with a stock trigger and a fully-covered trigger guard. There could be, under extremely rare conditions, the opportunity for an accidental/unintended discharge with any holster, but for it to occur under the conditions you outlined, with a properly functioning 1911, it would require an almost totally inept operator. Thanks for the kind words, and for taking the time to outline your concerns.
  3. BruceGibson
    Thanks, Josh!
  4. BruceGibson
    Thank you! Yes, 100% Pure Neatsfoot. (Not the "compound" Neatsfoot).
  5. BruceGibson
    Thanks, Jeff! 100% Pure Neatsfoot oil, and I apply the final finish with an airbrush.
  6. BruceGibson
    Here's one of my latest modeling a 5" Kimber Raptor. Natural oil finish.
  7. BruceGibson
    Beautiful job!
  8. BruceGibson
    Nice work!
  9. BruceGibson
    I cut my liners 1/4" wider than the face. That gives me 1/8" on each side for "wiggle room." I put waxed paper between the two layers when I'm ready to bond them together. As I set the face down on the liner I roll the waxed paper back as I move along.
  10. BruceGibson
    Very nice!
  11. BruceGibson
    I did a blog post review of Texas Leather Dies. I won't recreate it here, but the condensed version is --they are amazing. Ten outta ten! If you'd like the details, check it out on my website at https://www.BruceGibsonDesign.com If you're in the market for clicker dies, mallet dies, etc., I highly recommend these folks. They are also Leatherworker.net supporters. Awesome all-around!
  12. BruceGibson
    WOW! Beautifully done! Clean lines and excellent stitching--this one jumped out at me. I can only hope to do as well. Need a student?
  13. BruceGibson
    I used to live in Bossier City--LOVED it! They didn't have a Tandy store back then (it's been about 27-years). I'll second Rockoboy. Your story, and his comment made my day. God Bless you both!
  14. BruceGibson
    Thanks!
  15. BruceGibson
    I saw something similar a while back and thought it was a cool color combination, and also a pretty awesome tribute to our law enforcement officers. I'd wanted to do something and I finally gave it a shot the other day. This is what I came up with. Comments, critiques, suggestions, questions, etc., are always welcome.
  16. BruceGibson
    Anytime!
  17. BruceGibson
    Hey! Sorry for the slow response--I just saw this. I cut the face panel and the back panel exactly the same size. If I'm going to be stamping or carving on the face, I'll tape the backside (flesh side) of the face panel to minimize/eliminate any stretching. It works for me, but I always recommend experimenting to see what works best for you. I'm no expert--not by a long shot! These are just my ways, and what works for me.
  18. BruceGibson
    Thank you!
  19. BruceGibson
    Thank you, sir. I enjoy the pattern drawing itself, and the challenge of filling the space.
  20. BruceGibson
    Nice! The Glock 43's on my list of patterns to make and holsters to build.
  21. BruceGibson
    Thanks, Josh! I enjoyed this one--I need the practice, and these are like little canvases.
  22. BruceGibson
    It's 7/8 oz. Hermann Oak. Hope it's starting to warm up in Ontario. I've been to Thunder Bay a few times--that is some beautiful country!
  23. BruceGibson
    Thanks, Jeff! 100% Neatsfoot oil and a few hours of Florida sunshine!
  24. BruceGibson
    Thank you! I'm not a fan of too many decorative cuts, but that's just my quirk. I do use them, but when I do it's minimal--some would say I don't use enough. I think it's all a matter of personal taste. One thing I learned was not to get too tangled up in "rules." Paddle your own canoe!
  25. BruceGibson
    Thanks everybody for the kind words!
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