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Well, I went out to D.M Bullard in Azle, TX last week. The hour drive from the DFW area was well worth the experience I had.
I am a thin guy and concealing can sometimes be challenging, because I refuse to wear ugly, out of style prints and oversized clothing. I wanted to find a quality, semi-custom holster and belt that would conceal extremely well and make me feel great wearing it.
I had scheduled an appointment (simply called them and gave notice) and made sure they didn't mind letting me try on various models in order to get the right fit. Not only did they agree to let me come out to their shop, they could not have been more accommodating. ...seriously. They measured me and made a few suggestions based on the pistol I was purchasing for (a Colt Commando). I tried on several holsters and was surprised that the models I had hoped would work didn't really. This was a huge deal! I know how many holsters the average person goes through in order to find the perfect fit, and they saved me the trouble.
Buying the right holder was even more key because I wanted something a bit extraordinary. For me, that meant having it made in an exotic leather. After the owner's wife showed me all of the leathers available (the actual hides, not just samples), I ended up choosing to have the holster and belt made in elephant. I liked the texture and the depth, and the brown color, called bark, is rich. These pics don't do it justice.
I will likely carry the Bodyguard at 3:30-4:00. And the BTB will likely be carried at 3:00. For reference, the BTB is simple mahogany leather, not elephant.
I snapped a few quick photos with the iPhone to share, but I'll have a full review in a few weeks. First impressions matter, and mine could not be better. If you are in the market for new leather, you're making a mistake if you don't consider D.M. Bullard.
http://store.dmbullardleather.com/texas-ranger-rig/btb-for-1911-
http://store.dmbullardleather.com/catalog/product/4e945d230a3c46ad88fd03d98333e6e8
I am a thin guy and concealing can sometimes be challenging, because I refuse to wear ugly, out of style prints and oversized clothing. I wanted to find a quality, semi-custom holster and belt that would conceal extremely well and make me feel great wearing it.
I had scheduled an appointment (simply called them and gave notice) and made sure they didn't mind letting me try on various models in order to get the right fit. Not only did they agree to let me come out to their shop, they could not have been more accommodating. ...seriously. They measured me and made a few suggestions based on the pistol I was purchasing for (a Colt Commando). I tried on several holsters and was surprised that the models I had hoped would work didn't really. This was a huge deal! I know how many holsters the average person goes through in order to find the perfect fit, and they saved me the trouble.
Buying the right holder was even more key because I wanted something a bit extraordinary. For me, that meant having it made in an exotic leather. After the owner's wife showed me all of the leathers available (the actual hides, not just samples), I ended up choosing to have the holster and belt made in elephant. I liked the texture and the depth, and the brown color, called bark, is rich. These pics don't do it justice.
I will likely carry the Bodyguard at 3:30-4:00. And the BTB will likely be carried at 3:00. For reference, the BTB is simple mahogany leather, not elephant.
I snapped a few quick photos with the iPhone to share, but I'll have a full review in a few weeks. First impressions matter, and mine could not be better. If you are in the market for new leather, you're making a mistake if you don't consider D.M. Bullard.
http://store.dmbullardleather.com/texas-ranger-rig/btb-for-1911-
http://store.dmbullardleather.com/catalog/product/4e945d230a3c46ad88fd03d98333e6e8






