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As long as I'm posting photos today, I thought I'd throw a couple in for you revolver fanatics :

This rig was built for a customer with a 627PC 5 inch:


And one of the belt alone just for fun:

Simply magnificent sir!

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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
Calvin Coolidge

Matt-

Al took the words right out of my mouth (he's speaking for me a lot these days ) The rig you built for me is fantastic in just plain black leather, but this, sir, is a work of art.

Simply magnificent. (thanks Al )

And you've arousewd my curiousity, whats the background?

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Sic Semper Tyrannis

Gee Chip, should I talk directly with you or through Al

You're both very kind and I thank you!

In answer to your question, the background is the inside of my Dad's chaps. He had them made when he was the foreman of a ranch for awhile following his return from the Pacific Theater.

That shore is a pretty rig Matt!

Wow! Wow!

Matt, that's a very handsome set.

regards,

I'm sure that's a treasured heirloom. Thanks for sharing.

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Sic Semper Tyrannis

Thank you all again! The customer wanted something other than the "normal" shark belt so I suggested what you see. It's more difficult (straight smooth cuts and careful placement) than a full shark belt but the payoff was that it turned out even better than I saw it in my head! Glad to hear so many like it too.

Chip: Yes those chaps are treasured. They are in incredibly good shape considering the number of times he and I got them soaked in rainstorms and flooded creeks and rivers. It's funny the thoughts that run through your mind as you age. A while ago, my 3 year old Grandson was sitting on my bench "helping" me work. He picked up a small ball peen hammer from my bench and as he held it I had to smile and tell my daughter, "You know, he's the fifth generation to use that hammer. It was my Grandfather's." Isn't that somethin'?

Matt, That is one of the most beautiful rigs I've ever seen. Simple but elegant, and precisely executed..
That's a nice story about your Dad's chaps, and your Grandson too!
Lou

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Alessi Holsters, Inc.
You'll never know it's there, until you need it...

Oh yeah!!

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Sic Semper Tyrannis

Thank you Lou. I sure appreciate that.

Matt,

You have surpassed yourself again. The amount of detail and extra work to get the center strip of shark looking that perfect is amazing.

Best,

Ray

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http://www.harmscustomdesigns.com

Chip, I did not mean to offend sir. I apologize. You know I would never dream of intentionally doing so.
Al

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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
Calvin Coolidge

Matt,

That's one heck of a good looking rig. Makes me wanna go get a revolver suited for carry.

Al,

It's hard to offend Chip. He's thick skinned... kinda nice, too.

Chip,

Al answers for you not because he feels the urge, but because you are actually long lost twins. He feels your vibe, man.

GOD Bless yous guys.

~Jim Keeney

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Al- There ain't NO way you could offend me, friend. Heck, I even owe you at least one more lunch

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Sic Semper Tyrannis

Matt,

That is really awesome - I sure hope that some day the quality of my own work can muster 1/10th of the appreciation that yours gets!

John

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I will never forget you Lou......February 21, 2009

John Ralston
5 SHOT LEATHER, LLC - Finely Crafted Custom Handgun Leather

http://www.5ShotLeather.com

Awesome job, Matt! You've outdone yourself!
I can appreciate how labor-intensive that belt was. I made a similar one a few years ago for a customer in dark brown leather with a strip of gold ostrich in the center. What a pain-in-the-ass keeping everything straight and parallel! Nice job!

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"He who works with his hands is a labourer, he who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman, he who works with his hands, his head, and his heart is an artist."
(St Francis of Assisi)

John & Mark:
You guys are way too kind. Thank you very much.