TT Gunleather Visit

JimmyC4 · October 21st, 2009, 01:07 PM

About two months ago, Tim at TT Gunleather helped me out with a bit of a unique holster in record time...due to my health situation which was deteriorating rapidly at that time. Well, a "cocktail" of two types of chemo now has me bouncing back, to the point that my wife and I took a trip to CA last week.

Before we left for CA I discovered that Tim's location was not far from where we'd be, so we were able to arrange a visit. I already valued Tim as a friend, but meeting him and his family was really the icing on the cake.

Without a lot of detail, let me share what impressed me as Tim showed me around his shop. Everything he talked about in the holster making process included his comments about why what he did added quality...I was really impressed with his commitment in this regard. And, seeing how he did things meant exposure to some "old world" leather working tools and practices--craftsmanship at its finest!

Like me, I'm sure you'd be happy with a holster from TT Gunleather--you can check out what he offers here: http://www.ttgunleather.com/index.html

Now for a pic from my visit to Tim's...I'm the fat old guy with glasses, Tim's the slender young dude...heh.

And, here's the holster he made for me earlier, a High Ride Pancake with shark trim (for a Beretta 92G-SD).

rccolt.45 · October 21st, 2009, 01:25 PM

Thats great. What special mods did Tim help you out with?

JimmyC4 · October 21st, 2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rccolt.45

Thats great. What special mods did Tim help you out with?

Well, it was a bit of a unique pistol, a Beretta 92G-SD. That means it has a rail, unlike other 92s. And, it has a heavier slide, the Brigadier slide. So, it was a pistol that some holster makers I had checked with were unwilling to attempt. But when I looked for help here on this forum, Tim jumped in and had just what he needed to mold it correctly!

retsupt99 · October 21st, 2009, 05:29 PM

Thanks for the pics!

Nice looking holster, too.

It's nice to meet other members and put a face with an avatar.

jbum · October 21st, 2009, 06:26 PM

Cool beans Jimmy glad you are felling better!!!!

JimmyC4 · October 21st, 2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbum

Cool beans Jimmy glad you are felling better!!!!

Yep, just had chemo at 7:30 this morning, just two light doses over a three week period and the "recipe" is working just fine!

NYcarry · October 21st, 2009, 09:18 PM

Hope you get well soon, and yea Tim has moved to the number one spot in my book.
That guy will do literally anything special you want done, he is quite talented.

I've seen him work with third parties to get matching dyes on belts and accessories to match up with some folks holsters.

I've personally changed my orders mid wait time several times without any problems and he has answered his emails very quickly.

I have Sparks, one Delfatti and some Rosens, Tim's stuff is top quality I'd say on level with Matt Delfatti's and that is saying alot!

Good luck to you my friend and get well and stay safe.

Bm7b5 · October 22nd, 2009, 12:31 AM

Glad you're feeling better. When I saw your original post w/pictures I liked it well enough to put in my own order for my commander-sized 1911. Looking forward to getting it sometime in January.

orangehole · October 22nd, 2009, 02:12 AM

Hang in there Jimmy. Chemo is very unpleasant. It is my job to actually prepare chemotherapy for oncology patients. I am glad to hear you are doing well. A trip to Tim's workshop and the chance to watch him work has got to be a blast. I agree with NYcarry, Tim's work is definitely top tier leather. Tim is making me a K frame rig that should be ready soon.

Your high ride pancake looks amazing!

Thumper · October 22nd, 2009, 03:54 AM

I'm a relatively new Tim fan too. The man is first class as a person and makes a very nice, quality holster and stands behind it too!

My holster is so close to being delivered, I can smell the leather!

October 21st, 2009, 01:07 PM	#1
JimmyC4 Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 1,865	TT Gunleather Visit About two months ago, Tim at TT Gunleather helped me out with a bit of a unique holster in record time...due to my health situation which was deteriorating rapidly at that time. Well, a "cocktail" of two types of chemo now has me bouncing back, to the point that my wife and I took a trip to CA last week. Before we left for CA I discovered that Tim's location was not far from where we'd be, so we were able to arrange a visit. I already valued Tim as a friend, but meeting him and his family was really the icing on the cake. Without a lot of detail, let me share what impressed me as Tim showed me around his shop. Everything he talked about in the holster making process included his comments about why what he did added quality...I was really impressed with his commitment in this regard. And, seeing how he did things meant exposure to some "old world" leather working tools and practices--craftsmanship at its finest! Like me, I'm sure you'd be happy with a holster from TT Gunleather--you can check out what he offers here: http://www.ttgunleather.com/index.html Now for a pic from my visit to Tim's...I'm the fat old guy with glasses, Tim's the slender young dude...heh. And, here's the holster he made for me earlier, a High Ride Pancake with shark trim (for a Beretta 92G-SD).

October 21st, 2009, 05:29 PM	#4
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,822	Thanks for the pics! Nice looking holster, too. It's nice to meet other members and put a face with an avatar. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

October 21st, 2009, 06:26 PM	#5
jbum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee Posts: 504	Cool beans Jimmy glad you are felling better!!!! __________________ PT145 MIL PRO MOSSBERG 500 CRUISER S&W 638 THUNDER .380 NRA MEMBER

October 21st, 2009, 09:18 PM	#7
NYcarry Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 505	Hope you get well soon, and yea Tim has moved to the number one spot in my book. That guy will do literally anything special you want done, he is quite talented. I've seen him work with third parties to get matching dyes on belts and accessories to match up with some folks holsters. I've personally changed my orders mid wait time several times without any problems and he has answered his emails very quickly. I have Sparks, one Delfatti and some Rosens, Tim's stuff is top quality I'd say on level with Matt Delfatti's and that is saying alot! Good luck to you my friend and get well and stay safe. __________________

October 22nd, 2009, 12:31 AM	#8
Bm7b5 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 150	Glad you're feeling better. When I saw your original post w/pictures I liked it well enough to put in my own order for my commander-sized 1911. Looking forward to getting it sometime in January. __________________ US Navy, 1981 - 1989 SW1911PD

October 21st, 2009, 01:25 PM	#2
rccolt.45 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: richmond Posts: 53	Thats great. What special mods did Tim help you out with?

October 22nd, 2009, 02:12 AM	#9
orangehole Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 290	Hang in there Jimmy. Chemo is very unpleasant. It is my job to actually prepare chemotherapy for oncology patients. I am glad to hear you are doing well. A trip to Tim's workshop and the chance to watch him work has got to be a blast. I agree with NYcarry, Tim's work is definitely top tier leather. Tim is making me a K frame rig that should be ready soon. Your high ride pancake looks amazing!

October 22nd, 2009, 03:54 AM	#10
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,600	I'm a relatively new Tim fan too. The man is first class as a person and makes a very nice, quality holster and stands behind it too! My holster is so close to being delivered, I can smell the leather! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

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