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Post by bobwright on May 27, 2023 14:44:35 GMT -5
I carry a Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt for my everyday companion. I've spent a lot of time trying to find the ideal hlster for me. The latest came from American Classic Gunleather, owner Alex Tukiendorf. I got in touch with him and asked if he woud be willing to make me a holster from my verbal description and he said he would. My idea was based on a Brill design, modified. I wanted the holster for a 4 5/8" barrel Blackhawk, to be open toed, no thong or strap safety, neutral to no cant, brown, basketweave pattern, cut to clear rear sight, and skirt not to extend below the cuff, This is what arrived: .JPG?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds) Only thing Alex missed was to cut the skirt short. However, I'm going to live with that. Qualitywise, it compares favorably with El Paso and Doc Barrantis work, based on this one holster. On the left is a Brill design from Doc Barranti for comarison. .JPG?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds) The open toe makes the holster shorter for comfort while sitting and/or driving. Also allows trash and rainwater to fall through. At left is a modified No.1 Schuck from Doc Barranti. I asked for the No.1 Shuck but to add the Ethan Edwards cuff to the hlster. .JPG?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds) This is Barranti's No. 1 Shuck, which in a way started it all:  Bob Wright |
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Post by 45MAN on May 27, 2023 14:51:50 GMT -5
I LIKE IT
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Post by 45MAN on May 27, 2023 14:52:06 GMT -5
I LIKE IT
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gnappi
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Post by gnappi on May 27, 2023 15:01:14 GMT -5
That result on a verbal description? Nice!
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Post by dobegrant on May 27, 2023 17:38:50 GMT -5
Very nice looking holster
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Post by Encore64 on May 27, 2023 18:16:38 GMT -5
All holsters posted look great...
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Post by Stump Buster on May 27, 2023 18:33:43 GMT -5
Fantastic Eye Candy... Congrat's!
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Post by bigbore5 on May 27, 2023 19:29:29 GMT -5
Nice. But I personally need at least a hammer thong for riding. No horses or atv and that might be alright. Looks like good craftsmanship.
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Post by drycreek on May 27, 2023 19:56:08 GMT -5
Neat classic holsters Bob.
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fm027
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Post by fm027 on May 27, 2023 20:22:40 GMT -5
Have a modified Brill from Alex on its way to me as we speak as well Bob. But mine remains a closed toe. Horseback especially, with mud, snow & slop splashing up off hooves, I ditched the open toe idea long ago... I got tired of pulling my gun for bore cleaning each evening from debris and mud, filthied up due to an open toe
Also. Guys swear retention is good on a proper Brill design without any strap, and mine is coming without one too, but whether it stays with none or i add one myself remains to be seen. I greatly prefer a strap sewn into my holsters vs no strap at all for horse work... but we'll see. If any, its supposed to be a Brill that changes those opinions
Alex does nice work. Very reasonable on turnarounds too. I think Mike has the stiffest competition for workmanship coming from Alex himself to be honest. And that's a good thing. It's great to see another high-quality choice for craftsmanship out there in the leather field.
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Post by wpeel on May 27, 2023 21:38:48 GMT -5
Alex did a George Lawrence #120 for me, floral carved, strapped and a neutral cant. He said that he used a deconstructed #120 to get the overall pattern correct. He then copied the floral carving. Although I haven't received it yet, the picture he sent of it pleased me greatly. Attachments:
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lobo
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Post by lobo on May 28, 2023 3:10:06 GMT -5
Does Alex have a website?
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Post by 45MAN on May 28, 2023 7:22:42 GMT -5
WHY NEUTRAL CANT? I ALWAYS THOUGHT A LITTLE CANT, AND FIT, WERE PART OF THE RETENTION SYSTEM.
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gnappi
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Post by gnappi on May 28, 2023 7:37:01 GMT -5
Such remarkable things can be done with leather. Nice.
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Post by bobwright on May 28, 2023 16:39:05 GMT -5
WHY NEUTRAL CANT? I ALWAYS THOUGHT A LITTLE CANT, AND FIT, WERE PART OF THE RETENTION SYSTEM. I have a Brill design, and with the cant inherent to that design, I have a hard time reaching the hammer when I grip the gun. Same problem, with me, with cross draw holsters. When my hand graspsthe gun butt, I want my fingers around the grip and my thumb gripping the hammer spur. Somewhere along the upward arc the hammer is fully cocked so as the gun comes level, I press the trigger. Bob Wright |
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