Frequently Asked
Gunleather Questions |
Have been going through your web site
and had a few questions regarding one of your
Mexican Loop Rigs. Thanks in advance for your help.
I really like the looks of the Vaquero Mexican Loop Holster and
Oldtimer Belt with Border Stamp as shown on your
web site...but, I have some questions......
(1) Can this same holster & belt combination be had, but with the holster
having a double loop? Yes
(2) Later, can I add a cross-draw holster (double loop) with the same
color and border stamp to this rig?
Yes
(3) Is the belt lined and with what material?
You can choose lined or unlined
on any outfit. The fully lined belt is cut from 8-9 oz Grade A Veg
Tanned USA Cow Hide and the lining is cut from a 3-4 oz Grade A Veg Tanned
cowhide.
The unlined systems
are cut from a special 10.5 oz Grade A Veg Tanned Cowhide. We get all of
our hides in a natural finish and do all of the dye work or tooling by
hand. There is about a $100 difference in price between an Unlined outfit
and a Fully Lined outfit. Fully lined outfits are overall more durable and
achieve a higher quality finish in appearance. Unlined
outfits are more authentic to the period.
(4) Can the belt be made with 26 cartridge loops?
Yes, we add $2 a loop over 20.
(5) Why do you call this an Oldtimer Belt? How is it different from
the other belts you have on your web site?
Its an original straight cut, 2-3/4" wide belt
widely used in the old west with the old style California Clipped Corner
Belt Buckle. The Oldtimer Gun Belt is the Fully lined version of the
Cowboy Pistol Belt which is Unlined.
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What is the difference between a lined rig and an unlined rig?
As far as the user goes it is personal preference and what they want from
their gunleather.
Unlined
rigs are traditional, simple and effective. They are far less expensive as
they require half the amount of leather and time creating. Circle KB rigs
are hand cut from 10-11 oz premium cowhide and finished carefully.
Unlined outfits are popular in CAS, re-enactment, movies and stage shows.
Our unlined rigs are cut from authentic 1800's patterns and are great for
Cowboy Action Shooting, Theater Use, Room Decor and Practical Hunting
Purposes.
The Lined
outfits are beautifully finished and will last for generations. They have
the quality you would expect and if you are proud of the guns your
holstering-why not show it with high quality gunleather.
Lined
systems have a handsome stitch line throughout and offer richer oil finishes
and marbled tones enhancing the natural characteristics of premium cowhide.
We are also able to provide special metal lining reinforcement in the
chamber and shank areas on our A1 QuickDraw holsters that is not available
in the unlined A1.
If you are
shooting in Cowboy Action, you already know "shooting on" and "looking good"
are part of the game and having a high quality rig to go with your fast draw
and six shooters is important to you. We understand. Shooters around
the world wear Circle KB outfits, Lined and Unlined. Just starting
out? You can 't go wrong with any of our systems. |
| How
do I measure for my gun belt size? Measure with a soft tape measure and provide us with
the "Center Hole" measurement at where you will buckle your belt. You will
have several holes on each side of the belt billet for adjustment. Have
questions? We are here to help. |
| Can
you make a knife scabbard to go with my holster?
Yes. Send your knife to us and we will build
a scabbard to match. We must have your knife in order to build a properly
fitting knife scabbard. Please insure it. |
| Can I get an A1
QuickDraw Holster on the Oldtimer Cowboy Belt instead of the Buscadero Gun
Belt? Yes. You have all sorts of options.
You can also lace your belt with rifle/shotgun/pistol rounds. Belts come
with 20 standard loops and each extra loop is $2.
We can make it exactly
the way you desire. |
| Can you make a crossdraw holster for
a belt I all ready own? We can certainly
make the CrossDraw holster but since all leather varies in tone and color
it will be difficult to match the belt exactly. It is best to have the
holster and belt cut from the same hide if possible. |
| Can I add loops to my belt for different
sized shells?
Sure! Most of our belts come with
20 loops. You can add loops for $2/loop. Just let us know what caliber. |
| What is your delivery time frame?
In
general we run about 6 weeks from order to deliver
on our gun leather. Other items like cowboy
conchos, replica guns, sheriffs badges and accessories are normally
delivered within 7-10 days. Otherwise, please allow 6 weeks
from order to delivery on gun holsters, gun belts, knife scabbards and
rifle scabbards. If you need a gift certificate we will happily provide
you with one. |
| Is
there any way I can get my rig any faster?
Yes, we have a "Go to the Top" program that puts your order on the
Makers Bench instantly. It costs $100 and we don't promote this service but
make it available for people who need their rigs faster than a speeding
bullet. We still stay on schedule with all of our orders and we do not bump
anyone else down in the schedule. The surcharge makes up for some of our
time since it requires us to work longer, order dinner-in, pay the kid next
door to exercise the animals:) and stay on time for all of our orders.
To put a "Go to the
Top of the Schedule" priority on your order with a
10-14 day delivery date guaranteed
there is a $100 surcharge. |
| I have
an outfit that was made by someone else and the holster broke down but I
like the belt. Can you make a holster for a gun belt I already own?
Yes, send us your gun belt
and tell us which holster design you like and we can create one to match
your belt as close as possible. We need the belt to measure width and match
tooling, color and tone as closely as possible. We will also need your gun
specs. |
| If I have a picture of a holster I like can I
send it to you and have you make one like it?
Yes.
We hand cut all of our own patterns and create new ones all of the time.
Many folks will look at the book Packing Iron and will call with
their ideas and style preferences. Its a great book if you haven't seen it. |
| I need a holster for a
shoot in less than 2 weeks. Is there anyway I can get my rig in time if I
order it today?
Yes, we have a program called "Go
to the Top" that allows you to move to the top of the Makers schedule. It
costs $100 and we stop everything else and start on your rig. We still keep
on time with all of our other orders-it just means we work longer which is
why we have the fee. |
| When will my credit card be charged?
When we begin to cut leather
for your gun rig. |
| I like my new holsters and
gunbelt and want to keep it in good condition. What do I need to do?
We condition all of our rigs in the finish
gallery prior to shipping it to you and all you need to do is wipe off any
dust or dirt with a dry soft cloth. You shouldn't have to re-condition the
leather for quite some time and we offer a free re-conditioning service to
our customers. Give us a call and send it our way and we will give it a
"spiff-up" FREE. |
| I have
lost weight and my gun belt is too big now by a couple inches. Can you fix
it? Yes, please
ship it to us with the measurement that you need to buckle at the center
hole and we will retro fit your gun belt at no charge. |
