semperfi71
US Veteran
I have seen his work in leather and lust for it.
A blast from the past
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A couple months ago I contacted Dave about making me a holster and let me tell you it is a damn fine piece of work!!! And Dave is a great guy to work with in creating what you want.
I couldn't relegate it to the "only on Sunday and special occasions" wear, I wear it every day and am proud to show it off. I carry my 3" 24-3 in it.
I'm already checking how full my penny jar is so I can get another one.
I couldn't relegate it to the "only on Sunday and special occasions" wear, I wear it every day and am proud to show it off. I carry my 3" 24-3 in it.
I'm already checking how full my penny jar is so I can get another one.
Bump for a fine craftsman.
keith44spl
Member
Tain't see nothin' Yet!
Boys and Girls,
I've got a rig on the toolin' slab right now ought to finish out by end of week.
It's kinda like one of them artist feller's deal...The all orginal "one of a kind" no prints available
and then it's on to the next steer hide for another forum members custom rig.
I may be takin' 10 or 12 or so a year, it's not about quanity or being a commerical kinda thing.
It's about sharing with like minded folks.
And y'all being somewhat presentable at the local Church Socials, Ice Cream Suppers, BBQs, Fandangos and all such as those.
At ya'll Service,
Su Amigo,
Dave
Boys and Girls,
I've got a rig on the toolin' slab right now ought to finish out by end of week.
It's kinda like one of them artist feller's deal...The all orginal "one of a kind" no prints available
and then it's on to the next steer hide for another forum members custom rig.
I may be takin' 10 or 12 or so a year, it's not about quanity or being a commerical kinda thing.
It's about sharing with like minded folks.
And y'all being somewhat presentable at the local Church Socials, Ice Cream Suppers, BBQs, Fandangos and all such as those.
At ya'll Service,
Su Amigo,
Dave
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29aholic
Member
bump for a great guy...and a really nice product
Badkarma 1
US Veteran
All I can say is "WOW!"!
Reddog
Absent Comrade
They're beautiful, Dave!
Makes me feel good just looking at the pictures!
Dick
Makes me feel good just looking at the pictures!
Dick
Hi, Iggy:
You might have seen JimmyJ wearing a Don Hume made Jordan River Belt with a Border Patrol Holster containing a Colt Trooper.
You might have seen JimmyJ wearing a Don Hume made Jordan River Belt with a Border Patrol Holster containing a Colt Trooper.
You might have seen ol Ig packin' his 58 in a Border Patrol holster too.
He's got a Ranger belt and a Brill style holster on order for that fancy Model 27.
We're workin' on the dearth of BBQ's here in Wyoming so's we got a place to wear the durn things.
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Chubbo
Member
Old Timer
I thought I would share a pic. of my 5"1930 HD & Hunter Holster. I don't know much about the Hunter brand but, It fits my old HD like a glove, and I like the floral pattern.
Chubbo
I thought I would share a pic. of my 5"1930 HD & Hunter Holster. I don't know much about the Hunter brand but, It fits my old HD like a glove, and I like the floral pattern.
Chubbo
Reading stuff like this reinforces my belief that this is the right place to be. I hope that Colt was wearing a set of Herrett Jordan Troopers.
keith44spl
Member
Hey Jimmy & Iggy,
What's up with the those old Jordan rigs anyway?
Got my first one 37 years ago...Stuck a Pre-27 3 1/2" .357 in 'er and never looked back...Still got one (.357) and the rig.
Wore it to court a few times last year...Just remembering the ol' times, ya know.
Like gettin' outta the car on a BOLO kinda stop.
One that makes your belly kinda knot up and you unsnap 'er and
swivel that strap outta the way and maybe snap it back....
The pups these days, ain't never seen nothing like it.
Su Amigo,
Dave
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Dave,
That rig sure does look familiar. I carried the old 58 in the 'zact same rig including the sap.
I sure know what you mean about unsnappin' that strap and the "pucker factor" goin' up several notches.
These modern 3 step retention rigs woulda got me killed.
Chubbo,
That is a classy set up. Great old timey rig.
That rig sure does look familiar. I carried the old 58 in the 'zact same rig including the sap.
I sure know what you mean about unsnappin' that strap and the "pucker factor" goin' up several notches.
These modern 3 step retention rigs woulda got me killed.
Chubbo,
That is a classy set up. Great old timey rig.
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I just received my rig from Dave this week and I could not be happier. Prior to shipping, Dave sent me some photos of the finished rig:
The attention to detail is evident in this close up:
Even the back of the holster, the side that rests against your hip, has the borders worked/stamped!
This holster was designed, it is said, by Lee Trimble, an associate of Tom Threepersons. Trimble took the design to a holster maker in Austin, A. W. Brill, so today it is known as a Brill or an Austin. (An intersting piece of historical trivia posted elsewhere by Kevin Williams is that Brill had a daughter who grew up to marry John Connelly, the governor of Texas who was wounded when JFK was assasinated.)
Dave's holster is surprisingly light, the leather very thin and high quality, and I do not think that the full flap on the rear makes it bulky at all. I am pleased with this as I think the style more attractive to the eye for the gun I had in mind for it, below, than the Threepersons, but was a bit worried about bulk. While the inside is not lined, it is not rough either. It has a smooth finish that feels like lined except it is not soft and hence won't pick up dirt and grime to scratch the gun.
There's a hidden tension screw as well.
I have been wondering for a couple of years what holster to get for my most prized revo, a special 38/44 HD 45 Colt that I had customized by Hamilton Bowen, Paul Persinger, and Dan Love. David Keith belongs with those three. I am glad I waited for this thread by Iggy before I made my decesion.
It is extrodinarily fine leatherwork. Thank you, Dave! (And I'll be back!)
Here's the gun its for:
The attention to detail is evident in this close up:
Even the back of the holster, the side that rests against your hip, has the borders worked/stamped!
This holster was designed, it is said, by Lee Trimble, an associate of Tom Threepersons. Trimble took the design to a holster maker in Austin, A. W. Brill, so today it is known as a Brill or an Austin. (An intersting piece of historical trivia posted elsewhere by Kevin Williams is that Brill had a daughter who grew up to marry John Connelly, the governor of Texas who was wounded when JFK was assasinated.)
Dave's holster is surprisingly light, the leather very thin and high quality, and I do not think that the full flap on the rear makes it bulky at all. I am pleased with this as I think the style more attractive to the eye for the gun I had in mind for it, below, than the Threepersons, but was a bit worried about bulk. While the inside is not lined, it is not rough either. It has a smooth finish that feels like lined except it is not soft and hence won't pick up dirt and grime to scratch the gun.
There's a hidden tension screw as well.
I have been wondering for a couple of years what holster to get for my most prized revo, a special 38/44 HD 45 Colt that I had customized by Hamilton Bowen, Paul Persinger, and Dan Love. David Keith belongs with those three. I am glad I waited for this thread by Iggy before I made my decesion.
It is extrodinarily fine leatherwork. Thank you, Dave! (And I'll be back!)
Here's the gun its for:
So you're the guy that's been holdin' up the progress on my rig!!
Dave is going to be building one for me some time this spring.
Yours is a beaut and has got me doin' the bug on a hot rock dance in anticipation of the arrival of mine.
That fancy S&W will be right at home in that rig of yours.
Thanks for posting.
Dave is going to be building one for me some time this spring.
Yours is a beaut and has got me doin' the bug on a hot rock dance in anticipation of the arrival of mine.
That fancy S&W will be right at home in that rig of yours.
Thanks for posting.
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Hi, Iggy and Keith44spl:
These were for patrol (4") and court (6").
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/jimmylofton/OldPoliceGearA.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/jimmylofton/OldPoliceGearB.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/jimmylofton/OldPoliceGearC.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/jimmylofton/OldPoliceGearD.jpg
28Shooter the Colt Trooper was used with Franize oversized stag grips
Jimmy
These were for patrol (4") and court (6").
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/jimmylofton/OldPoliceGearA.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/jimmylofton/OldPoliceGearB.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/jimmylofton/OldPoliceGearC.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/jimmylofton/OldPoliceGearD.jpg
28Shooter the Colt Trooper was used with Franize oversized stag grips
Jimmy
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Whuppin' sticks??? You nasty nasty man!!
Now me and Dave we carried that leetle bitty sap you could palm and not be seen as a nasty nasty man, when you applied a little "attitude adjustment."
Not that I would ever do that,
but I wore out a bunch of sap pockets packin' that thing.
Now me and Dave we carried that leetle bitty sap you could palm and not be seen as a nasty nasty man, when you applied a little "attitude adjustment."
Not that I would ever do that,
but I wore out a bunch of sap pockets packin' that thing.
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keith44spl
Member
Good Morning Boys!
I'm jest glad to be here...
Jimmy,
Man Oh Man, that 6" rig is all that and more.
All ya need to finish that out is a pair of Motor Patrol boots.
I never carried or used a baton...Oh, maybe a few times.
But, did get one of them little expandable ones to carry when in dress clothes...That little steel nub will sur-nuf bring a tear to their eye,
if ya give 'em a little peck on the ankle with it for tryin' to bite or kick at ya.
Now in days it's, "The rat catcher is to tough on the rats..."
*
Iggy,
Ol' Onomea's rig came out alright right there.
I've had to move the leather bendin' deal to a bigger location...I'll be back in production soon.
So, I'll maybe have 'er out to ya by spring break-up.
Always at y'all service,
Su Amigo,
Dave
I'm jest glad to be here...
Jimmy,
Man Oh Man, that 6" rig is all that and more.
All ya need to finish that out is a pair of Motor Patrol boots.
I never carried or used a baton...Oh, maybe a few times.
But, did get one of them little expandable ones to carry when in dress clothes...That little steel nub will sur-nuf bring a tear to their eye,
if ya give 'em a little peck on the ankle with it for tryin' to bite or kick at ya.
Now in days it's, "The rat catcher is to tough on the rats..."
*
Iggy,
Ol' Onomea's rig came out alright right there.
I've had to move the leather bendin' deal to a bigger location...I'll be back in production soon.
So, I'll maybe have 'er out to ya by spring break-up.
Always at y'all service,
Su Amigo,
Dave
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