Members LuisPaulo Posted February 17, 2008 Members Report Posted February 17, 2008 Hi, I'd like to know if this book is about to how to make a holster or about holsters in general. This month, I already spend some money in books, tools etc, so I want to know more about this one, to decide to buy right now or wait a little bit. Regards from Brazil. (Sorry about my English...) Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted February 17, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted February 17, 2008 hello Luis.. the Book is not about Making Holsters. It is the History and development of holsters.If you want to learn about the Buscadro gun belt and one holster His DVDS ARE A GOOD INVESTMENT. no they will not tell you how to make a lot of holsters and gun belts. But with leather knowledge and some holster making experience, it will put you up to the top. A good book on holsters can be found at Tandys it is "THE AL STOLHMAN BOOK ON MAKING HOLSTERS. hope this helps... Quote
Members LuisPaulo Posted February 17, 2008 Author Members Report Posted February 17, 2008 This help me a lot. I decide to invest on DVDS. Thanks Quote
Contributing Member barra Posted February 17, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted February 17, 2008 LuisPaulo. Your English is fine. Quote
Members LuisPaulo Posted February 17, 2008 Author Members Report Posted February 17, 2008 Kind words Barra. It encourages me to do more questions in this forum... :jump: Quote
Contributing Member barra Posted February 18, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted February 18, 2008 Good. keep those questions coming as well as sharing all your little tips and tricks. Barra Quote
Moderator Johanna Posted February 18, 2008 Moderator Report Posted February 18, 2008 Yep, I agree with Barra, Luis your English is fine. If you or anyone else ever gets stuck for the right words, we have members who have offered to translate Spanish, German and French for us. We have a wonderful international community here, and please don't ever let language be a barrier. We are all sharing and learning from each other. Johanna Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted February 18, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted February 18, 2008 Definitely go with the DVDs. I can't get the books to rewind. Quote
Members fishguy Posted February 19, 2008 Members Report Posted February 19, 2008 Being an unrepentant geek, I have to say a few words in favor of the book. While it does not have any patterns with dotted lines and "cut here", I found Bianchi's book to be very informative. It goes into great detail on the history of the holster, but also explains the reasons why there were changes. Understanding the evolution and changes in design in response to changing considerations helps explain the reasons for considering certain features when devolping a design (as well as providing examples of things that didn't work). It also adresses subjects such as concealment, retention vs. quick draw, etc. Good baseline knowledge for anyone making holsters. Quote
Members LuisPaulo Posted February 20, 2008 Author Members Report Posted February 20, 2008 Humm... I want to buy this book. Now I just want to wait a little, because my cash is very "low" today... Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted February 20, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted February 20, 2008 I think you may have to buy used as it is out of print, at least that is the latest info I have. Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted February 20, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted February 20, 2008 ok folks i did some leg work for you. BLUE STEEL AND GUNLEATHER @amazon.com 1......new book......$94.35 20 ...used books good to excellent condition prices from $7.97 to $34.00.. have at it. I'll just hang on to my autographed copy... it is the second printing 1979.....retail price at that time$9.95 Quote
SCOUTER Posted February 20, 2008 Report Posted February 20, 2008 Luis, I rented John Bianchi's DVDs from SmartFlix... Best rental ever! Bianchi is one of the top holster makers around and he holds nothing back on the DVD. Great instructor and great DVD! Quote
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