Custom Elephant/Alligator from UBG

wagglebee · May 19th, 2008, 10:56 AM

I just wanted to give a plug for Nate Gable of UBG and his incredible worksmanship and customer service.

After a lot of back and forth about what to get, I ordered a holster for me and one for my wife.

My wife wanted one to look "girly" like her purses, so I shipped Nate an almost brand new purse which he cut up and applied to the leather on the holster. On top of this, he also arranged to borrow a S&W 686 Plus because he didn't have a mold. Unfortunately, because of copyright/trademark issues that may exist with the purse company, I don't think it would be a good idea to post pictures.

For myself, Nate found some elephant hide and trimmed it with a band of hornback that he had. I will let the pictures (excuse my mediocre photo skills) do the talking.

The greatest part was that Nate was able to deliver the holsters more than a month EARLIER than originally expected. I can't say enough about Nate's quality and service; if you need a holster, give him a try, you won't be disappointed.

deadeye72 · May 19th, 2008, 11:02 AM

Very nice. I will have to look into that.

T Bone · May 19th, 2008, 11:38 AM

Nice lookin' elegator!

SmokeEater2 · May 19th, 2008, 11:39 AM

Very Nice! That combination makes for a beautiful holster,thanks for sharing.

GingerKid · May 19th, 2008, 12:06 PM

mighty fine work there.... I can imagine what the wife's looks like!

wagglebee · May 19th, 2008, 12:13 PM

My wife's turned out awesome! Nate even used some of the trim that was part of the purse to trim the holster.

David in FL · May 19th, 2008, 12:15 PM

Neat idea with the purse!

Kerbouchard · May 19th, 2008, 12:16 PM

That's a very nice looking rig!
Congrats on some fine looking leather.

wagglebee · May 19th, 2008, 12:17 PM

Once you factor in the cost of the basically new purse that got cut up it actually cost more than the elephant/gator holster.

jaymzo · May 19th, 2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wagglebee

My wife's turned out awesome! Nate even used some of the trim that was part of the purse to trim the holster.

I think that once you own the purse, it is yours to do what you want with it. I wouldn't worry about copywrite stuff..that's only if you attempt to recreate something with their logos and whatnot in counterfeit or duplication. I'd be interested to see it if you will email it to me. jaymzo5@gmail.com

May 19th, 2008, 10:56 AM	#1
wagglebee Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 243	Custom Elephant/Alligator from UBG I just wanted to give a plug for Nate Gable of UBG and his incredible worksmanship and customer service. After a lot of back and forth about what to get, I ordered a holster for me and one for my wife. My wife wanted one to look "girly" like her purses, so I shipped Nate an almost brand new purse which he cut up and applied to the leather on the holster. On top of this, he also arranged to borrow a S&W 686 Plus because he didn't have a mold. Unfortunately, because of copyright/trademark issues that may exist with the purse company, I don't think it would be a good idea to post pictures. For myself, Nate found some elephant hide and trimmed it with a band of hornback that he had. I will let the pictures (excuse my mediocre photo skills) do the talking. The greatest part was that Nate was able to deliver the holsters more than a month EARLIER than originally expected. I can't say enough about Nate's quality and service; if you need a holster, give him a try, you won't be disappointed. Last edited by wagglebee; May 19th, 2008 at 11:18 AM.. Reason: Make pictures bigger

May 19th, 2008, 11:02 AM	#2
deadeye72 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central Mississippi Posts: 4,201	Very nice. I will have to look into that. __________________ HK P2000 .40 BENELLI NOVA

May 19th, 2008, 11:38 AM	#3
T Bone Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Metropolitan Detroit Posts: 1,984	Nice lookin' elegator! __________________ Regards, T Bone. "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety". Benjamin Franklin

May 19th, 2008, 12:16 PM	#8
Kerbouchard VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,895	That's a very nice looking rig! Congrats on some fine looking leather. __________________ There are two sides to every issue: one side is right and the other is wrong, but the middle is always evil. http://miscmusings.townhall.com/ Who is John Galt?

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May 19th, 2008, 11:39 AM	#4
SmokeEater2 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 59	Very Nice! That combination makes for a beautiful holster,thanks for sharing.

May 19th, 2008, 12:06 PM	#5
GingerKid Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 210	mighty fine work there.... I can imagine what the wife's looks like!

May 19th, 2008, 12:13 PM	#6
wagglebee Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 243	My wife's turned out awesome! Nate even used some of the trim that was part of the purse to trim the holster.

May 19th, 2008, 12:15 PM	#7
David in FL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,327	Neat idea with the purse!

May 19th, 2008, 12:17 PM	#9
wagglebee Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 243	Once you factor in the cost of the basically new purse that got cut up it actually cost more than the elephant/gator holster.