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Hey to all, Im new here but most of you are familiar with me at least in part.
Im Eric Larsen, been on Forums since 1999 and am a self proclaimed gun junkie.
I made a couple of holsters when my CZ's didnt fit anything and no one made leather for them. I made a decent rig and got decent comments from a couple of makers on the net.......very cool. At that point, Lou Alessi was one who helped me along for awhile.... you have to consider at this time, most holster makers thought sharing their secrets with others, especially those who were just starting, was just not a good idea....so
Kudos to Mr. Alessi from me.
My stuff wasnt too bad back then but needed some serious help. Gary Brommeland was recommended to me by Mr. Alessi for some further guidance.
And thats how it all started turning a so so holster into what I make now.......Gary B. has helped me out more than I can say and Im actually making some decent leather currently. Over the course of 3+ years, weve spend many hours on the phone talking about leather, family and life. He's one of the few people who gave a **** enough to help.
Ive learned well enough from Gary/Lou to actually help out other makers who needed advice or whathaveyou. Kinda the "pass it down" philosophy.......
I just wanted you all to know what kind of guy your Moderator is.......and the plain truth is there are very few people in the world like Mr. Brommeland. They are a dying breed of people who say what they mean and mean what they say.........so, Gary....thanks again and my hats STILL off to you.
Shoot well..........Eric Larsen/HBE.
P.S........He's gonna hate this thread. He's a humble guy to boot.........
Im Eric Larsen, been on Forums since 1999 and am a self proclaimed gun junkie.
I made a couple of holsters when my CZ's didnt fit anything and no one made leather for them. I made a decent rig and got decent comments from a couple of makers on the net.......very cool. At that point, Lou Alessi was one who helped me along for awhile.... you have to consider at this time, most holster makers thought sharing their secrets with others, especially those who were just starting, was just not a good idea....so
Kudos to Mr. Alessi from me.
My stuff wasnt too bad back then but needed some serious help. Gary Brommeland was recommended to me by Mr. Alessi for some further guidance.
And thats how it all started turning a so so holster into what I make now.......Gary B. has helped me out more than I can say and Im actually making some decent leather currently. Over the course of 3+ years, weve spend many hours on the phone talking about leather, family and life. He's one of the few people who gave a **** enough to help.
Ive learned well enough from Gary/Lou to actually help out other makers who needed advice or whathaveyou. Kinda the "pass it down" philosophy.......
I just wanted you all to know what kind of guy your Moderator is.......and the plain truth is there are very few people in the world like Mr. Brommeland. They are a dying breed of people who say what they mean and mean what they say.........so, Gary....thanks again and my hats STILL off to you.
Shoot well..........Eric Larsen/HBE.
P.S........He's gonna hate this thread. He's a humble guy to boot.........
