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IndyFlyer

Disregard the questions about Schmidty's boot sales, I just caught over in the vendor section he has 'retired'. Sorry to hear. Time to search a new source.

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I understand that the 'new model' 405 is out at some retailers, though I do not know which and have not searched them out. I would like a new pair if anyone has found a retailer with a decent price, they are supposed to be the same price since they are a replacement and not an upgrade. Does Schmidty...

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Wonderful hat indeed! Before you go to work on tweaking it, I'd suggest just wearing it for a while (someone may have already said the same, I didn't read all the thread), see what sort of relation and agreement the two of you come to.

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I picked one of these up a couple years back, indeed great gun all around. I wanted to comment on S&W's great customer service. When I first took it shooting it was shooting off aim, more than I consider acceptable or correctable for a fixed sight gun. Then I noticed that the front sight was can...

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I tell ya what, if you are working a common size and if time committed is not too great, you may just find yourself a market here....?

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The gentleman traveler is not the 1908 pictured, they do not have toe stitching. The 1908's are not available in the US. I have a pair of the GT's and they do run a bit on the big side. Trying them on is a must, or order two pair and return one. I normally wear a 10, but a 9.5 fit better. I noticed ...

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The Model 22 of 1917 is a reissue of the post war guns made from 1946-1950, which originated from the original Model of 1917. I think the only differences between the original two are the year and the grips, and of course no US Army stamps.

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Very nice! Did you bash it, I love that front pinch, shoot, the entire front shot.

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I have a single pair and the tounges stay dead center regardless of how I am using them.

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Indy Straw is a great way to go, had mine on just last weekend as West Texas heats up. A little searching will provide more info, here is a link to a small thread on mine from last summer--well, minus the pics, I re-set all that stuff so maybe I'll put them back up for a little while. http://www.ind...

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In today's Sunday paper 'Parade Magazine' insert there is a pic of Johnny Depp wearing an AB appearing fedora. I'm sure one of you guys has a better eye than I to determine. Not sure we've seen a pic of him wearing it yet, or at least I have not. It is in the very front in the readers question secti...

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Like many shops of quality work and product, it is not very impressive in appearance so do not expect a great showplace. Try to get a look at the back room with all of the old blocks and working areas then you'll see it is for real.

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Another option is Texas Hatters. They do custom work, blockings, everything. They used to be in Buda, but recently moved to Lockhart. I have not been to their new store. They have done work for me in the past and it was excellent, real nice folks too. I have been in and out of Paris Hatters, but nev...

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Me too!

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Thanks for the info, that seems inline with the pics of the heel/sole.

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Great bag! That is until you step on and break the plastic quick release buckle (which I've done) and end up with a useless strap. If we can modify it with a metal buckle of some sort, that bag is a sure winner. Keep your feet off of it in dark hotel rooms and the buckle is not an issue. For the moe...

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Likewise. I very much like the custom fit, and that the boots can be ordered without the moc-toe stitching, which to me only introduces an avenue for water entry. Magnoli can also build the heel height to request as well as the sole material. If the leather thickness/durability is up to par, I'll or...

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Very nice, I'm envious.

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I intend on ordering either Magnoli or Alden boots this week. I prefer Magnoli for personal reasons, but I am asking for your comments on the leather quality of Magnoli before I order sight unseen. I know Alden leather, but how does Magnoli measure up in durability? BTW-Magnoli's site is 'question o...

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Hat's direct also orders occasional runs of the Bushman without the eyelets and with the wider ribbon. They are not listed on the website, but if you email them they will tell you more. They'll even send pics. It is a special order item.

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Yes it will hold a 1917 with an uncut barrel. The trigger guard is just below the edge of the holster and the flap will easily cover the grip.

Thanks for the reply. I have no intention of cutting down my guns, but I really do want one of your holsters. Glad to hear it will work!

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Will this holster hold the 1917 with an uncut barrel, or just the short version?

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VERY nice. Do you know if this holster will only hold the shortened barrel, or oginal length also? Thanks.

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Thanks for the comments and for the tip on the stiffener, I was wondering and will now get some. I'm going to try to keep the rear brim slightly turned up, at least for now. I was surprised at how well the milan straw and this particular weave breathes while on my head. Noticeably more cool and more...

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Thanks fellas. It is a thicker straw and a thicker weave than a traditional panama/montecristi. Probably closer to the natural colored inexpensive Scala and Dorfman's that I've owned in the past, but much less stiff either due to the weave or to the higher quality material. There is a choice in colo...

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I just received my PB straw Indy. Took them about 3 weeks to deliver. When ordering you can choose which basic movie style you desire based on each of the three movies. I chose Raiders with the taller crown and tighter pinch. They will combine styles as well, such as a tight pinch on a lower crown, ...

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Sure did, thanks! Great pictures!

BTW, where is the boardwalk pic, Port Aransas?

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You can check out http://www.saddlebackleather.com/ I have one of their bags, and I'm very happy with it. I've considered one of these a time or two, but was hesitant working only from pictures. What do you think of the weight? 6-7 lbs seems hefty to then load up. Of course that weight is the produ...

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Welcome! Thanks for the pics of your hats as well, pics go a long way over here. I very much like the color of your grey fed, not sure that I have seen one.

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I recently came across one of those brief clips in a magazine in a shop somewhere. It was a full length of Ford and the question was along the lines of how he felt about becoming Indiana Jones again after so many years. His response was close to, 'I don't think the pants will fit, but I know the hat...

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What did you request in regards to shaping or style when you ordered your hat? Thanks.

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Missed this thread the first time. I phoned PB to ask about this hat just yesterday. I was curious as to the crown height. Their answer surprised me in that they bash it semi-custom. I was told to 'choose my movie' and they in turn would adjust the bash and crown height to match. I assumed that they...

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Nothin' wrong with an Indy Pin. Roots, for those who care and notice.

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Fedora, do not sell yourself short. I've been purposely wearing your AB in adverse conditions to break it in, and yet it wears perfectly regardless, with some character on the outside. I've been in the brush outside my home stalking small predators that I desire to eradicate out here in west texas. ...

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Fedora is not an online retailer. He is a resource, a professional, and most importantly, a friend. He builds hats more to our benefit than his own these days. If one desires an immediate hat, go to a retail site, hit a button, receive it in days, and wear it well. Otherwise, order an AB, take a num...

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Welcome! You may need an additional hat while you wait for your AB.... Just a suggestion. May as well get you right into the middle of it all.

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I own two of these myself and they are excellent shooters. One was given to me by my father, and I purchased the other at a gun show in Texas a while back for around $400 I believe. It was a very nice example for the price. If you can find one with a pinned barrel and recessesed cylander it marks a ...

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Very cool indeed! Did you do any tweaking on it, it looks great.

I was just in Key West myself last week. Which shop did you find it in?

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Wow, I like everything about that hat. That is the first look I've had at Marc's liner as well. His fedora is definitely on my list. Thanks, enjoy!

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Good stuff here Fedora and all. Gotta be careful solving and proving theories, we won't have anything to talk about... Ha, I know, I know--we'll just come at it from a different angle.

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Great looking fedora, glad you are happy with it. I was at a gun show where Lee had a booth with his gear. Nice guy to talk with. Among his whips and other gear he of course had some hats, all open crown except for the ones that he threw a bash on for the display. I dang near bought one since it was...

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I am hoping for a non steel toe option, if that has not been already submitted. Thanks, nice work!

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They are very reliable spartan. hard trigger pull They may not show much engraving, but fit and finish was always high and assembled by hand in the day (you wanna talk spartan, look at the Colt 1917) and understand 'hard trigger' when applied firing double action. However, a double action SW with t...

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That is a great color/lighting display of pictures, Thanks GCR!

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I am very far from a polymer fan, but I recently spent time at a range with a springfield xd 4inch service model. I have to admit, it was one of the most natural pointing and smoothest firing autos I have ever put rounds through. Only the lower half is polymer, the top slide is steel. I now intend o...

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Yeah, I've handled them all. Mine are decent metal, I've got a few of them, figured they would be going away for some reason or another. They weren't expensive as I recall, $20 or so. I believe that the high power was originally named 'high power' due to its 13 round capacity. 30 rounds is serious h...

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Actually they make 15 rounders for them , too. My high power and its related hardware have been in storage for a few years so my memory is not exact, but have a couple of 'higher' capacity magazines as well, 30 rounders if I recall. Sticks out a fair bit below the handgrip, but looks formidable and...

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I am phoning S&W tomorrow for a warranty return and repair with a bench test. They are usually pretty good about such issues, I'll let you know. Just got off the phone with S&W. They were great to speak with, very receptive and helpful. They are paying the shipping both ways and stating tha...

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I recently acquired a Thunder Ranch as well. Bought it in Nevada. I had been holding out, well actually holding on to my pennies, but my local dealer ran a check and told me it was the last one in that region's distribution center so I had to grab it. Paid $690 plus tax. It is a great feeling firear...

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This sure is a fun thread, and educational as well as enjoyable. I myself have: (not exact prices which I don't really recall but you all know well enough): 2 AB's $450 (well, one in hand and one in the works) 1 Akubra Fed Deluxe $125 1 Akubra Cattleman in black $125 1 Akubra Bushman, still in box u...

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