MORE OF CRAZYPHIL'S EYE CANDY

[chief38]

VERY NICE!! Not only are the subjects of your photo's super cool and beautiful, but I like the way you laid everything out so they compliment each other.

 

[crazyphil]

I have a feeling you're gonna run out before I stop looking.......

Do the math...5 a day, for a month (30 day based)=150
times 12 = 1800 a year....

Even you don't have that much safe storage

I have a feeling that you are right!

 

[crazyphil]

Day 3 Left to Right:

11. Chic Gaylord's small black speed scabbard, with many thanks to
turnerriver. Michael's "mirage" belt. Piranha knife. NRA instructor
cap. S&W Model 642.

12. Chic Gaylord's Combat Speed Scabbard, Thirty Dollar belt dressed up
a bit with buckle set, Bear knife, S&W cap, and S&W Model 29.

13. Seventrees Combat Speed Scabbard, Haugen gun belt, Case knife,
Barsolino hat, S&W Model 19.

14. Myres #614 Tom Threepersons holster, floral carved ranger
style belt, Puma Prince knife, Resistol hat, S&W Model 29.

15. Milt Sparks VMII IWB, Sparks gun belt, DeSantis mag pouch,
Wilson mags, Souvenir Air Force cap, Colt's 1911 Gold Cup.

 

[brjr51]

Those two Chic Gaylords are just so beautiful in their simplicity, I'm drooling.

 

[one eye joe]

crazyphil, I AM IN AWE OF YOUR COLLECTION, AND YOUR ORGANIZATIONAL, AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SKILLS.....

TO PUT TOGETHER, AND SHARE THIS EXHIBITION WITH US GUN PORN LOVERS, WAS NO SMALL FEAT, AND IS GREATLY APPRECIATED......

IN THE FINEST TRADITION OF "THAT LITTLE BAND FROM TEXAS", ZZ TOP, YOU CERTAINLY ARE A SHARP DRESSED MAN......

BTW---OUT OF CURIOSITY, I WENT BACK AND LOOKED. YOU'RE NOT A TEXAN. YOU ACTUALLY LIVE IN ELMER KEITH COUNTRY--ALTHOUGH I'M NOT SURE HOW FAR AWAY SALMON IS, FROM BOISIE. ELMER HAS BEEN MY HERO, SINCE HE FIRST BEGAN WRITING IN THE GUN RAGS. SOMETHING MUST HAVE RUBBED OFF ON YOU. AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED, YOU HAVE SOME GREAT STREET CREDS......

 

[Eddie Southgate]

#4 ..........

 

[les.b]

Phil....

Thanks so much for sharing!! As others have noted, you have some really nice stuff, and have organized it and photographed it in a very attractive fashion. Great stuff!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[crazyphil]

Day 4 Left to Right:

16. Lawrence Field Holster, Lawrence Cartridge Belt, Solingen blade
(grip & sheath by Phil), Boonie hat, and S&W Model 10. My
tromping around in the boondocks rig.

17. Black Hills high ride lizard, Culver lizard belt, Camillus knife,
HKS speed loader, and Colt's Agent with Craig Spegel grips.

18. Lawrence 34V pigskin FBI "Quick Draw" holster, Haugen gun belt,
Schrade knife, S&W Academy cap, & S&W Model 29.

19. El Paso Saddlery's Tom Threeperson's holster, basket weave belt,
with silver Navajo buckle by O. Nezzie, Piranha knife, S&W Model 67.

20. Heiser's #728 Floral Carved Holster, Texas Gunslinger floral carved
gun belt, Bear knife, Barsolino hat, & Colt's 1911 Gold Cup.

 

[usmc2427765]

Phil,

Great work and collection. Do you have any examples of Tol Dawson's work and if you do, could you post images of them? Some of the older Texas Rangers that I used to hunt with in my younger days mentioned his name often. Thanks again for your efforts. Brian J.

 

[RobertJ.]

Excellent! Gun/holster combos and photos.

If I was going to pick a favorite, it would not be easy!

 

[Ingramite]

I believe it was LBJ who said that the boys who work the ranch wear cowboy hats. The man that owns the ranch wears the Stetson Open Road.

Thanks for taking the time to share with us.
I will always notice nice boots, creased jeans, starched shirts, leather and steel. They are an investment that you make once in your life and then enjoy for years.

When I was coming up the rule of thumb my Daddy gave me was to never spend more than a day's wages for a hat and a week's wages for a pair of boots. Many a time I had to swallow hard for that pill to go down. Many a time I saw boots but kept on walking because of other obligations.

I passed that rule of thumb to my sons. I can't tell ya the pride I feel when I look down to see them wearing a $1,500 pair of boots. I'm probably wearing a pair of boots older than my son. Heeled and soled so many times I've lost count. My boys know and understand that feeling of pride in the rewards of a hard days work.

Feeling the way I do about the Stetson Open Road, you can imagine my excitement when I read about an estate sale up in Johnson City Texas. They had a list of Presidential memorabilia. Two Open Roads were listed. I did my homework and researched the hat size, dang it...He wore a 7 3/8....same as me.

That was the day that I tried to convince my wife that there was an exception to every rule. Oh yeah, I came home with a beautiful tan Open Road that was more than a little over budget.

Keep posting, great stuff.

 

[crazyphil]

Here is your dose for day 5. Left to Right:

21. TJ's black gator, Culver's gator belt, Benchmade knife, Bianchi speed
strip, with my S&W Model 642.

22. Matt Delfatti's shark trimmed IWB, Crescent shark belt, Kershaw's
Junkyard Dog II knife, the speed strip, again with S&W Model 642.

23. Chisholm's Trail's carved & laced Ranger style holster, Sparks belt,
Case knife, S&W Model 29.

24. Hunter buscadero holster and belt with "Have Gun Will Travel" knight,
Case knife, Ruger's New Model Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum.

25. Red Nichol's gave me #1 proto-type of Tom Threeperson's personal
holster, on Red's Ranger style belt, with Buck knife, Stetson, and
Colt's SAA replica.

 

[crazyphil]

I believe it was LBJ who said that the boys who work the ranch wear cowboy hats. The man that owns the ranch wears the Stetson Open Road.

Thanks for taking the time to share with us.
I will always notice nice boots, creased jeans, starched shirts, leather and steel. They are an investment that you make once in your life and then enjoy for years.

When I was coming up the rule of thumb my Daddy gave me was to never spend more than a day's wages for a hat and a week's wages for a pair of boots. Many a time I had to swallow hard for that pill to go down. Many a time I saw boots but kept on walking because of other obligations.

I passed that rule of thumb to my sons. I can't tell ya the pride I feel when I look down to see them wearing a $1,500 pair of boots. I'm probably wearing a pair of boots older than my son. Heeled and soled so many times I've lost count. My boys know and understand that feeling of pride in the rewards of a hard days work.

Feeling the way I do about the Stetson Open Road, you can imagine my excitement when I read about an estate sale up in Johnson City Texas. They had a list of Presidential memorabilia. Two Open Roads were listed. I did my homework and researched the hat size, dang it...He wore a 7 3/8....same as me.

That was the day that I tried to convince my wife that there was an exception to every rule. Oh yeah, I came home with a beautiful tan Open Road that was more than a little over budget.

Keep posting, great stuff.

Thanks for that Ingramite. I was in Houston many years ago
doing a seminar, and I told this story that they seemed to enjoy:

A fellow was talking with a Texas rancher who was, of course,
bragging about the size of his ranch.
The fellow asked, just how big is your ranch.
Texan says well son, I get up early in the morning, get in my car,
and start driving, and it takes all day to get clear across my ranch.
The fellow said, Oh I'm sorry. I had a car like that one time too.

 

[Eddie Southgate]

Day 4 Left to Right:

16. Lawrence Field Holster, Lawrence Cartridge Belt, Solingen blade
(grip & sheath by Phil), Boonie hat, and S&W Model 10. My
tromping around in the boondocks rig.

17. Black Hills high ride lizard, Culver lizard belt, Camillus knife,
HKS speed loader, and Colt's Agent with Craig Spegel grips.

18. Lawrence 34V pigskin FBI "Quick Draw" holster, Haugen gun belt,
Schrade knife, S&W Academy cap, & S&W Model 29.

19. El Paso Saddlery's Tom Threeperson's holster, basket weave belt,
with silver Navajo buckle by O. Nezzie, Piranha knife, S&W Model 67.

20. Heiser's #728 Floral Carved Holster, Texas Gunslinger floral carved
gun belt, Bear knife, Barsolino hat, & Colt's 1911 Gold Cup.

#5

 

[Eddie Southgate]

Here is your dose for day 5. Left to Right:

21. DJ's black gator, Culver's gator belt, Benchmade knife, Bianchi speed
strip, with my S&W Model 642.

22. Matt Delfatti's shark trimmed IWB, Crescent shark belt, Kershaw's
Junkyard Dog II knife, the speed strip, again with S&W Model 642.

23. Chisholm's Trail's carved & laced Ranger style holster, Sparks belt,
Case knife, S&W Model 29.

24. Hunter buscadero holster and belt with "Have Gun Will Travel" knight,
Case knife, Ruger's New Model Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum.

25. Red Nichol's gave me #1 proto-type of Tom Threeperson's personal
holster, on Red's Ranger style belt, with Buck knife, Stetson, and
Colt's SAA replica.

#5 again

 

[crazyphil]

Phil,

Great work and collection. Do you have any examples of Tol Dawson's work and if you do, could you post images of them? Some of the older Texas Rangers that I used to hunt with in my younger days mentioned his name often. Thanks again for your efforts. Brian J.

I have heard about Tol, but never have seen any of his work,
so consequently, I don't have any.

 

[les.b]

Phil...our own Mike "Doc" Barranti makes a copy of one of Tol Dawson's holsters, and has it listed on his web site. He did research while visiting with Bart Skelton, who has a few Dawson holsters. Apparently Mike took photos and measurements, and has added at least one model to his line. Sheriff Jim Wilson has a story about the project on his web site. Nice looking leather.

Best Regards, Les

 

[one eye joe]

Phil...our own Mike "Doc" Barranti makes a copy of one of Tol Dawson's holsters, and has it listed on his web site. He did research while visiting with Bart Skelton, who has a few Dawson holsters. Apparently Mike took photos and measurements, and has added at least one model to his line. Sheriff Jim Wilson has a story about the project on his web site. Nice looking leather.

Best Regards, Les

GREAT INFO, Les. THANKS FOR SHARING. ITS GREAT THAT PEOPLE ARE KEEPING THE OLD TRADITIONAL DESIGNS ALIVE.....

 

[boykinlp]

Phil,
Love the new pictures, especially Red's prototype Threeperson's holster and his Ranger belt. Those just ooze quality workmanship to me.

Speaking of Red, where has he been? Just noticed he has not been around for almost 2 weeks. I enjoy his knowledgeable posts. Hope everything is OK!
Larry

 

[crazyphil]

Red is well. Just taking a "time out". I too miss his posts. I've learned
so much from him. Hoping he doesn't stay away.