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Indiana Grendel

Peter, I recently returned a Distressed Cow jacket to you to have the collar reduced from a LC style to a Raiders style. I had it back in my hands in less than two weeks! Thanks for the great service and quality, and I hope you and your crew have a great Christmas and prosperous New Year! Cheers, IG...

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Great links and pictures! I like the tanker's version, as well as the officer's set with the mag pouch and belt.

Cheers!

IG

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I wanted to find out what kind of holster you all think Indy would have carried his Browning in, were that his primary weapon. I know, there has been speculation about his keeping it in a shoulder holster/pocket/bag in RotLA, drawing it when needed in the bar. What I'm talking about is what he would...

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As great as all this gear is, and don't think I'm not loving seeing everyone's favorite toys, let us not forget that Indy travelled fairly light. A pistol with a couple of spare clips is a lot more portable than a shotgun or rifle with bandolier or magazines. Besides, rifles and shotguns are a bit h...

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Nice collection! Being more of an antique gun collector than an Indy prop collector, I must say I'm envious of those finds.

Cheers,

IG

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There have been way too many kids killed because they thought it'd be funny to mess with a cop by pulling a toy gun or even a water gun on them, or a cop saw them playing with the toys and thought it was real. I'm not saying that you would do that Strider, but if a cop sees you walking down the stre...

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Hey all, Since it's an auction site, and I know Indygear frowns on posting individual auctions, I'll just say check out http://www.gunbroker.com . I know it's been brought up on COW before, but it's always worth mentioning again. GunBroker.com is an ebayesque site specifically for firearms, accessor...

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Okay, I'm going to have to amend my previous choice. Maybe it's because it's still new, but instead of my P89 in 9mm, I'd have to take my Springfield MilSpec 1911-A1 in .45. Got it at a show in Dallas a couple of weeks ago, and fell in love with it right away. Great heft and balance, especially with...

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Seems like there's quite a few Texas based fans around here.

Cheers,

IG

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You're right, it does sit up higher in the back. That part reminds me of jackets you see made specifically for cold weather, where the collar provides more protection from the elements. That part of it doesn't look that bad to me, but not great for that kind of jacket or for where I live in North Te...

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It is a matter of personal taste, but all it took was one person making a crack about my '70's disco lapel, and I decided to send it back for replacement. I'm not usually one to make decisions based on the tastes of others, but I noticed the collar's size right out of the box, and that comment was t...

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I thought LXG was pretty good, as long as you aren't looking for some great period piece. You just have to keep in mind that you're watching screen renditions of early science fiction characters, sit back and enjoy it. I thought Tom Sawyer was a poor addition, though. If you want to read the comics,...

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From talking with Gerry over email, it sounds like they've heard from more than a few people on the size of their LC collars. I would imagine it is more of a matter of taste, though. After breaking in mine a bit more, I do like it better, due to it's now folding more and not seeming as large. I'm st...

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I'd like to find a screen-accurate date like the one Sallah catches, or the one Indy hands Marion in the Market Place. Does anyone have a good quality screen grab, so I can find a date with the proper ridges and colour???? Does anyone have the proper dimensions of the 'Hero Date'? I can't find it i...

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I just wanted to sing the praises of Wested's quality of service here real quick. I sent them an email asking their advice on breaking in my collar a bit more, and also asked them how much it would cost to replace the collar with a Raiders collar. I've had the jacket for a couple of months now, worn...

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Good points, Fisk. A hobby should remain a hobby, not become a lifestyle. It sounds like vampire boy crossed over that line between fantasy and reality in a big way. I'm going to a Mardi Gras ball next weekend, black tie type event. I'll be leaving the Wested back at the hotel. I guess a rule of thu...

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Indiana Jess wrote:I suggest you go with an authentic Hovitos loin cloth...

Peter, if you're reading this, would this be something you'd want to get into?

Cheers!

IG

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Okay, two days worth of being under heavy books gave it a bit of a break in the collar. It's not as much as I would like, but it's at least not sticking straight out to the sides like it was before. It now goes down a bit before laying flat, so I don't feel like I should be wearing a mood ring with ...

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Renderking Fisk wrote:Which reminds me... once a buddy of mine packed some goodies that had a unique reaction. NOT a pretty sight but I bet it was entertaining for my firends I was with.

Dried fruit is great, but please take PLENTY of water!

I imagine it wasn't entertaining for the one hiking right behind him.

IG

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Peacock's Eye wrote:So that's why the U.S. Military went into Iraq, to capture their date supply.

That's right! See, it wasn't a war for oil!

IG

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all dates are "bad dates" A whole string talking about fruit...not deleted yet...let me pose this question... Have any of you (single peoples) worn at least 7 pieces of gear (at one time) on a date or worn the whole get-up on a date? Yes I have. The dates were 10/31/99, 10/31/01, and 10/3...

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On a different note: I own a beautiful vintage leather jacket from the 1940s. Unfortunately it has resided in a damp basement for many years, and has mildew all over it. Any suggestions? I was thinking about simply washing it on a gentle cycle, then waxing it. I did this once to a leather bag that ...

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I guess some jackets would look better than others in a longer length. I have a black leather jacket that is longer, and it looks great. It has a double zipper, so you can unzip it from the bottom several inches when you sit, keeping it from getting that bell look. Again, it's all a matter of person...

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I love dates. At some grocery stores you can buy date and walnut wedges, made of only dates and walnuts compressed into a round, about 1-1/2" this pie and cut into, well, wedges. Very tasty. As far as gear on a date, I guess it would depend on the date itself. The Wested is as much as I have wo...

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I found a post about this on here somewhere,,,,don't remember where ,,,basically it said to fold the collar over backwards and lay a book or something heavy on it for a day or so and that cures it..........at least that is how I remember it...... :lol: Okay, I've got it laying across my dining room...

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LC jacket with Raiders collar and gussets....Thats what I like. This is what I would get next time. I got the standard LC collar and am trying to "fix" it now (see the thread abour collar shaping for that one). I would also get an extra 3-4 inches added next time, but I just like a longer...

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Here is topic to fix the collar stiffness problem: http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3462&highlight=stiff It does work. Another variation to the above is what Lee did. You roll the whole collar as MK mentioned above and then band it with a rubberband. I need to take a picture to sho...

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Hmmmm. I like the flap on the left holster. It seems bigger in proportion to the rest of the holster, which I like on this style holster. That being said, I like the back of the holster on the right. I like how you can put it on a belt without taking the belt off. It would be a little awkward to do ...

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I've got a pair of WWII style Corcoran jump boots that I may try this out on. They are a kind of milk chocolate brown, which I have never really cared for. They're beater shoes that can take pretty much any kind of abuse, and I think the darker, worn look would work on them.

Cheers,

IG

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Oooh! Those are NOT Aldens in that thread! They're $40.00 J.Crew boots! I did that with the open flame of a zippo lighter! DO NOT do that to your Aldens! Michaelson will hunt me down and kill me. In fact...I don't condone flaming any of your gear unless it's something you really want to do and can ...

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The LC collar in the film IS pretty huge though. It's the major LC difference other than bigger pockets I think. Do you think yours is bigger proportionally to the rest of it than the film jacket? -Rabittooth I'm not sure. It seems larger, but when I look at the movie the collar has more shape to i...

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I'll try the "folding fix", but as that was for stiff collars, I'm not sure it'll work on mine. Mine is very soft. So soft, the inner part doesn't seem to want to stand up much, so it all lays down. But, I'll try anything to solve it.

Cheers,

IG

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I did a quick search and didn't find anything on this already. I was hoping someone else might have had some success with this and have advice to offer. I got my LC pre-distressed cow about five or six weeks ago, and one of the first things I noticed out of the package was that the collar seemed so ...

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Look forward to seeing them! I'm sure you've seen this thread, but here's one way of darkening Aldens:

http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6786

Cheers!

IG

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I want one! I really liked the jacket in the movie, and now that I see a real, non movie jacket, I want it! It would have been great to have when I lived on the east coast, but I'm sure I'd get some good use out of it here during our two week winter. Out of curiosity, how many pockets are there insi...

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Also, Brass is quite a bit harder (grade 360 is about 140 or so on the Brinell scale) than aluminum (6061-T6 is about 95). This means than in theory, over a period of time, the aluminum zipper would wear down a lot faster. Again, it depends on what grade of material is used in the manufacture of eac...

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How sturdy/strong is the aluminum zipper versus a brass one? Brass is generally stronger. It depends on the grade of materials used (each type of metal such as brass, aluminum, stainless, etc. has numerous grades), but the basic grade (B16/360) brass has about 25% greater tensile strength than the ...

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Now all you have to do is wait for the PBB Global bill. That will be your second surprise..... It's been over a month and I still haven't gotten mine. I don't think. I didn't know to expect it until I saw something on the board here about it. Maybe I threw it away with the junk mail and didn't even...

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Wow! I looked for just a few seconds at the Aldens in some online pictures and decided not to get them because I hated the color. I know they can be dyed to whatever color I would want, but if I'm going to spend that much on a more casual set of shoes, I want to wear them right out of the box. Howev...

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You may have already done this, and if you haven't, two years worth of wear should have had more than the same effect. One way to soften leathers is to turn it inside out, zipped up, and put it in the dryer set on no heat for a while. This works the leather without beating it up. I put my distressed...

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Regardless, I had a wonderful time, although I didn't get to make any of the Indy Gear stops (i.e. Wested, HJ or Noel Howard) as time didn't allow. I REALLY wish I could have stopped by Wested though, especially now that I have my new jacket. Another forum has a thread on trips to Indiana like loca...

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Sounds like a great jacket Stefan! I can't wait to see the pictures of the differences.

Cheers,

IG

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I'm right along with you in being envious, Ron. Since we're all three in Texas (though I'm a bit further north than you guys) we should get together for a show sometime. Just so long as we don't end up fighting over any Indy guns. :lol: I think HGCA put on a show that I went to a few years ago. I go...

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Thanks for the technical info, Pyro! It's always interesting to see the differences in rounds like that.

Cheers!

IG

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Now that's a winter I'd like to experience! How cold is it in that picture, and right now?

Cheers!

IG

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Also, a note about pricing which I probably don't even have to make. When at a gun store or show, people are selling their wares to make money. They had to buy the piece, cover the costs of the show (including transportation and lodging)/retail facilities, licensing, and then make a profit to live o...

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Indiana Grendel, I read and appreciated your assessment of values. And , while the values listed in the book may very well be true, in reality you cannot find a 1917 or 1937 in Good/ Very Good condition for $200-$350...at least not in my area, or with others with whom I have communicated. A more re...

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Incidentally, I found another 1917 S & W .45 ACP revolver - this one's only $345 (+ shipping). :P It only has about 60% of the original blueing :( , but otherwise looks to be in fine condition (has a walnut grip). I'll see if I can post a picture of it. Do you think that price sounds a little m...

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Happy Birthday Doc!

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Thanks, It was on the suggestion of Ron and Tip Burns to leave the patina as is. According to them, it adds more value to the gun keeping the orginal finish on it. Sounds good. I don't know about the value, but I happen to like the patina that old guns get. I just bought a 1902 Smith Hand Ejector i...

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