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Thanks IJJTM.

Cheers, Jordan

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I second the request for Etsy information.

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I'm glad you and Michaelson chimed in before I did. I was going say that we need more information before outright condemnation of a known brand. However in both your responses you've filled in what gaps I needed. This is unfortunately a case of what separates a "Good" vendor from a "G...

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So, I know they're not as popular as the Bapty sighted revolver. I'm hoping someone who does have one or both will chime in and perhaps post a "muzzle to muzzle" comparison or whip out the ol' micrometer and give H/W/L ect. On the Stembridge. I have a doner barrel that needs to be given a ...

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Like the topic says. I'm looking for the dimensions of the Stembridge style front sight. I've done a forum search and come up dry. Please help!!!

Cheers, Jordan

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^^THIS ^^

After, that stellar review we need pics!!

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I'll second that. Marks a very talented artist. In the end I decided to go with a raiders. Just waiting till I get squared away on some other projects before placing a order.

Cheers, Jordan

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An interesting topic indeed. Especially since my darling just upgraded her sewing room. If this pans out for you I'll have to talk her into making me a pair.

Cheers, Jordan

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+1 on what chenricy said. Many thanks Michaelson.

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Whipwarrior that's a fine looking whip. 8ft? 16 plait?

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I can't speak to durability or longevity. From what I was reading last night, my understanding is that the higher the plait count, the smoother the "feel/rollout."

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In my search for a satisfactory whip. I've encountered many fine vendors. All offer a whip in 12 plait. Some in 16. Only a few in 24.

For general cracking (I'm no professional mind you) is there any advantages to going with a 16 or higher plaited whip?

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Looks good!

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I would search out a cobbler. Please don't glue it. Better to pay for a proper repair than ruin a shoe with glue.

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Nitz146, Teneas. I've been talking with Indigo for a day now. Making progress towards what I'm hoping will be a awesome jacket. I'm a rather solid guy though 5'9" 250. my concern is that the more fitted cut of the TOD will be foolish looking. Anybody got one in a 48L or better that they'd like ...

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Thank you Indigo.

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That's great! It must be something with the way tablets format the website. I went over to it this morning and only could see pictures, information and talk of the cazadora 36. But that's moot to me now. IT CAN BE DONE. Indigo, I'll drop you a line shortly. What's easier pming here or email?

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I confess, I haven't looked in the last month or so. However the last time I checked steele and jones didn't do a Temple of Doom jacket. Just the Raiders according to the website. Does anyone her have a custom one from them? Or can anyone make a suggestion for one outside of Wested? Don't get me wro...

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Caliber...doesn't. really. matter. Indy isn't a gunfighter. He uses a gun to get himself out of trouble. So he's not really worried about carrying lots of reloads. Plus he's pretty content to either pick up or "upgrade " his arsenal with whatever comes to hand. Were it me, I'd take either ...

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After kicking my googlefu into high gear. I found many a mixed review on the room temp stripping solution. Everyone seems to like the super strip, but at almost $100 without the car battery needed to make it work, I decided to pass. So I started looking for commercial plating and am going to give th...

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Sounds almost too easy. Gonna have to check brownells. If I go through with it, I'll be sure to chronicle my experience.

Thanks, michaelson.

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Has anyone de-nickeled a handgun before? I picked a .455 hand ejector that has been chopped to 4" and the chambers reamed out to take .45 colt. The finish is an older nickel job. Not pitted or scaling yet but very thin in the high wear spots. Whoever did the work did a beautiful job, both the c...

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Hi, jack. I reached out to you on the 10th. Can you let me know if you received my pm.

Cheers, Jordan.

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Jack, please put me down for a raiders. I'll pm you measurements in a bit.

Cheers, Jordan.

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Looks good from here. I say enjoy it, wear it and soon just like others you'll only look "off" without it.

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Thanks for the clarification on the "W-G". Yah learn something new everyday when you hang out here. As to not being a shooter, IDK. Here's a site lift from a gentleman who performs such a mod. http://www.lugerman.com/Pages/SamplePages/Work_23.html" onclick="window.open(this.href)...

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So, I'm picking up a Webley MkVI .455 that's been shaved for .45 acp. Now my question is about the grip as I'm very well read at this point on the dangers of shooting it with.45 acp. Here goes. Have any of you preformed or considered having a round butt conversion done by a gunsmith in order to make...

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Short answer, I don't. Long answer, I've got Four pair of shoes/boots. Jungle boots for work in 11XW, chuck Taylor's in 11(canvas stretches), a nice pair of handmade dress shoes I picked up in Guatemala( made for me) and a pair of "Mickey" boots 11w for winter. As I wear them out I just re...

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Indiana Cromeens- if you don't mind me asking, what are the width like? I reached out to Sutro to see if they had any wide widths. Their reply was that they only sell in standard width. I'm an 11ee, so I'd be curious to know how roomy they are.

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Thanks for the tips so far. A real hat's an investment and I'd like to do it right coming out of the gate.

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Jeremiah, I'm intrigued by your reply. Why the vote for beaver? If it helps, I'm going the modern route. Either S&J or a penman.

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So, this is more focused toward those who wear their hat on an everyday basis.
What's your go to method for getting your Indy to fit you perfectly?
Are there things to look for when purchasing that make this easier?
Have you had better success with rabbit or beaver?

Cheers, Jordan.

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Good to see I'm not alone in the struggle. Thanks, zhund I will.

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So, it looks like there's a .455 HE mkII in my immediate future. However at some point in its life the owner installed a model 1950 .45 barrel on it so he could better shoot .45acp. No worries cause I'm just going to "Bapty" it. But I am looking for a original, un-cut HE barrel in .455 jus...

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I'm digging the Magnoli repo bag. I'm buying two just so I can experiment with one and hopefully tweek it to the point were I have the ultimate hiking/muzzleloading bag.

Thank you everyone who replied, you've been most helpful.

Cheers, Jordan.

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Just did. Thank you for that.
I know it'll lose its "Indy" look but seeing how most of the manufactures on the main page say that they used either Cotton or linen base fabric. Has anyone tried to treat it like oilskin?

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Thanks for your reply. It delves up more questions. Do you recall if the internal divider goes all the way to the bottom panal, making for two separately sealed compartments? Also, if I do get an original, or even a repo for that matter, is there anything I should be treating the canvas with to prol...

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Couple of questions:

1st- when buying a MKVII there are several original manufacturers. Is there one that's better made than the others?
2nd- are there ones, be it new or used, that have better internal features?
3rd- does anyone use theirs on a day to day basis?, how do the originals hold up?

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I live in Sutton, Vermont. Last feb we had 10 days where it was -20 to -23 f every morning. The temp never made it over -5 throughout the day. But we also had lots of freezing rain and ice last year. This winter's looking more snowy.

Cheers, Jordan

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While I agree with 90% of what Nearadyn says I offer a word of caution. The adage "better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6 " is it often used as an excusable defense for bad judgment. Knowing when to stop and how to do only the NECESSERY damage is often more useful then the " give...

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Thank you. Growing up my brothers and I got to learn from some very adept shooters. Gentleman you'll never read about in books or magazines but scary accurate handgunners none the less. Please don't go thinking I'm bragging. I'm not the least proficient pistolshot I know Nor am I the most. There's m...

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Nice! Fortunately for me, mine was rough. Loose cylinder, poor grips and it had the naughty habit of spitting lead at the shooter to my left. But a lot of love and a bit of gun smithing turned it into a nice dependable shooter. Not a tack driver but if I do my part and the gun gods are happy I can k...

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So, for those of you for whom it is legal and who own one. Whether it be a Batby or a Stembridge conversion. What are your impressions shooting? Is the sighting arrangement on the Bapty junk or is it at least as good as the origanal sights? Also do any of you rotate your Indy guns ( revolver or not ...

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I decided to go for a goatskin raiders and layer when and if needed. I've alway been a bit on the warm side anyways. Wasn't till my late 20's that a winter hat was even a consideration.

Thank you all for your input.
Cheers, Jordan.

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So, with that being said. Would you guys consider goat sufficient? I'm good with layering as long as it breaks the wind sufficiently. I really like the look of goat, doesn't seem as stiff looking, but want the best option for my circumstances. So if cow stands up under cold wet use better so be it.

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True enough friend.

Thank you all for your kind welcome to COW.

As to my last query, goat or cow for rugged use?

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Well that simplifies everything. Bring on the cardigans. 'Sides I can always use another sweater ( gives me a reason to buy more stuff from deluth.)

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Haha, no.

I have a tile floor cleaning business and do roof shoveling in the winter. The floors are an inside/outside proposition and the shoveling.... Well you get the point.

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Hi, this is my 1st post. Lurked around awhile and did my best to educate myself on all topics of interest within the forum prior to this. Little bit of background, I'm a big guy. 5'10" 250lbs broad shouldered. I live in northern Vermont and am fortunate enough to work outside. So here's my ques...

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