New HBE Leather!

orangehole · July 5th, 2008, 04:24 AM

Well I have to report a stellar transaction with Eric at HBE. I emailed on 6/17/08 (A little more than 2 weeks ago) to ask about him making a OWB for my S&W 3913. He tells me it is no problem and his lead time was only 2 weeks. He took my info and told me he would contact me when he is ready to cut the leather and I could send payment via paypal at that time. He takes no money up front. I was a bit worried with all the issues I have read about here on these forums but I would have no hesitation ordering again.

I ordered a standard pancake OWB in Black Cherry color with a reinforced shark trim front in a neutral cant. I think it looks pretty slick. My only gripe is I think the bottom of the holster where the end of the barrel sits is a bit unfinished looking and maybe should have been better tapered off but besides that, it is a fine holster with turbo quick turn around and good customer service.

Thumbs up for HBE

rodc13 · July 5th, 2008, 08:29 AM

That's just gorgeous! I think I need to get an order in with Eric.

N-frame Smith · July 5th, 2008, 09:47 AM

Very nice!

cvhoss · July 5th, 2008, 10:20 AM

Very nice looking holster.

Hoss

Silver Wolf · July 5th, 2008, 10:30 AM

Nice looking rig.

ozshadow · July 5th, 2008, 10:58 AM

I REALLY like seeing more and more of his holsters using a equal looking triangle accent. It just gives his holsters the perfect look. Skinny and other variations of a triangle just never look as well to me.

redrick · July 5th, 2008, 07:50 PM

Very nice holster and good pictures. All holster makers should conduct business like that.

Piglet · July 5th, 2008, 10:29 PM

That's a beauty of a holster. Very nice. I wish the "black cherry" color showed up better on my monitor, but I think I get the idea. Really rich and nice.

Sportsterguy · July 6th, 2008, 12:28 PM

Eric is back on track and turning out fantastic holsters. Bought 2 in the last 3 months and they are Perfect IMO!

Askins style for SA Champ

COM III for BHP. Most comfortable IWB holster I own

173ABN · July 7th, 2008, 10:06 PM

Yup, great guy, great holsters. I used to have Josh Bulman make all my gear, wanted a new one and Josh seems to have disapeared, voice mail full and no e-mail answered. Found Eric, ordered the DC Tuckable in black sharkskin, great holster, my 239 is gone under a tight t-shirt(love appendix carry). I just ordered another in left hand so I can carry both if going into the bad lands. With 3 pocket mag holders it gives me 42 9mm's and nothing shows on a 5'11", 170 lbs wearing t-shirt. I like the t-shirt because it's 110 out here in Tucson and no one would suspect anything under a tight shirt.

July 5th, 2008, 04:24 AM	#1
orangehole Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 289	New HBE Leather! Well I have to report a stellar transaction with Eric at HBE. I emailed on 6/17/08 (A little more than 2 weeks ago) to ask about him making a OWB for my S&W 3913. He tells me it is no problem and his lead time was only 2 weeks. He took my info and told me he would contact me when he is ready to cut the leather and I could send payment via paypal at that time. He takes no money up front. I was a bit worried with all the issues I have read about here on these forums but I would have no hesitation ordering again. I ordered a standard pancake OWB in Black Cherry color with a reinforced shark trim front in a neutral cant. I think it looks pretty slick. My only gripe is I think the bottom of the holster where the end of the barrel sits is a bit unfinished looking and maybe should have been better tapered off but besides that, it is a fine holster with turbo quick turn around and good customer service. Thumbs up for HBE

July 5th, 2008, 08:29 AM	#2
rodc13 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 2,697	That's just gorgeous! I think I need to get an order in with Eric. __________________ Cheers, Rod "We're paratroopers. We're supposed to be surrounded!" Dick Winters

July 5th, 2008, 09:47 AM	#3
N-frame Smith Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 270	Very nice! __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry

July 5th, 2008, 10:20 AM	#4
cvhoss Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,762	Very nice looking holster. Hoss __________________ I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was Sig 239 SAS 40 S&W / Sig 239 9mm / Kahr PM-9 / Walther PPS .40 / Sig P-245 / Ruger LCP Beretta Tomcat / Walther PPK / BDA 380 / Taurus 85 / Kel-Tec PF-9 / Am. Derringer 357 NRA Life Member My Web Site

July 5th, 2008, 10:30 AM	#5
Silver Wolf Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 266	HBE Holster Nice looking rig. __________________ Dave Little Bear Holsters http://www.littlebearholsters.com/ Mission first.... Soldiers ALWAYS!

July 5th, 2008, 10:58 AM	#6
ozshadow Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 114	I REALLY like seeing more and more of his holsters using a equal looking triangle accent. It just gives his holsters the perfect look. Skinny and other variations of a triangle just never look as well to me.

July 5th, 2008, 07:50 PM	#7
redrick Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,570	Very nice holster and good pictures. All holster makers should conduct business like that.

July 5th, 2008, 10:29 PM	#8
Piglet Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Here and There Posts: 113	That's a beauty of a holster. Very nice. I wish the "black cherry" color showed up better on my monitor, but I think I get the idea. Really rich and nice.

July 6th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#9
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 943	Eric is back on track and turning out fantastic holsters. Bought 2 in the last 3 months and they are Perfect IMO! Askins style for SA Champ COM III for BHP. Most comfortable IWB holster I own __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away!

July 7th, 2008, 10:06 PM	#10
173ABN Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: tucson Posts: 53	Yup, great guy, great holsters. I used to have Josh Bulman make all my gear, wanted a new one and Josh seems to have disapeared, voice mail full and no e-mail answered. Found Eric, ordered the DC Tuckable in black sharkskin, great holster, my 239 is gone under a tight t-shirt(love appendix carry). I just ordered another in left hand so I can carry both if going into the bad lands. With 3 pocket mag holders it gives me 42 9mm's and nothing shows on a 5'11", 170 lbs wearing t-shirt. I like the t-shirt because it's 110 out here in Tucson and no one would suspect anything under a tight shirt.

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