Like Minded Links
Barranti Leather Co
Chatting with a customer a couple years ago, the subject of leather came up. He mentioned how delighted he was with Mike Barranti, and that if I needed a holster I should check him out. I did need one for a Redhawk so I contacted Mike. I told him what I wanted in the holster, how I wanted it to ride on the belt and he recommended his Longhorn Companion. Floral carving was requested. As you can see the holster is beautiful and it does exactly what I wanted it to do. He is also crafting a matching rifle sling and another holster for me. Mike has a fine website you can view below.
https://barrantileather.com/
Bowen Classic Arms Corporation
Most revolver enthusiasts know of Bowen Classic Arms Corporation, however once in a while I chat with someone that hasn't heard of them. Hamilton Bowen and crew create some of the finest custom revolvers period. If you are considering a custom built revolver, or just want to see some of the finest revolvers made, you should check out BCA's website.
http://www.bowenclassicarms.com/
Case It LLC
Gary Nicholson of Case It LLC makes beautiful fully lined and fitted cases for guns and other items. Gary can supply all the tools and accessories to make the case truly special. A Professional member of the American Custom Makers Guild, you can trust the quality of his work. You can check out his website at:
https://2caseit.com/
Jere Davidson - Engraver
Jere Davidson is an engraver who is well versed in handguns, rifles, knives and more, having worked for Colt and Dakota Arms. Jere engraved the S&W 29 pictured here in American scroll and added the gold bands and the serrated front sight. No web site, but you can reach Jere at jere@jetbroadband.com
Garrett Cartridges of Texas
Started by Randy Garrett and now owned by Ashley Emerson, Garrett Cartridges of Texas makes some of the finest hardcast ammo you can buy. If you are investing time and money in a hunt you might just consider investing in top quality ammo. In a recent hunt in Texas I attended for various bovines where numerous animals were taken with hardcast, jacketed and punch bullter, no harcast outperformed the Garrett. With loads for 44 Mag, 45 Cotl, 454 and 45-70 they may have what you need. Check out their site below.
http://www.garrettcartridges.com/
Montana Bullet Works
I don't do a lot of reloading, but one round I really enjoy loading is the 500 Linebaugh. I don't cast so I contacted Montana Bullet Works and have since started using their 400 and 450 grain hard casts. Both perform great in my Bowen Classic Arms Ruger Bisley. You can view their site below. Bruce and Victoria will be glad to help you.
https://www.montanabulletworks.com/
Northern Virginia Gun Works
Owned by Sandy Garrett and his son Robert, NVGW is a full service gunsmith shop. Sandy spent 20+ years with the county police department, 12 as their armorer. He knows revolvers. In addition both are factory trained by Beretta, Colt, Glock, Ruger, SIG, and Smith & Wesson. Sandy has done trigger/action jobs on 4 of my 'Smiths plus other work. Very nice action work. Located in Springfield Virginia.
You can reach Sandy at 703-644-6504.
Joel Schafer -Stockmaker
I first ran across Joel Schafer's book while visiting a friend. I picked it up and it was really hard to put down (and leave behind). If you have interest in learning to checker, or want to take your work up a notch (like me) you should check out this book. Great instruction course as the title implies from start to finish. You can take a look at Joel's site at:
http://www.jschaferstockmaker.com/
Yurttas Gunstock Blanks
Beautiful Turkish walnut is what Ibrahim Sahin of Yurttas Gunstock Blanks specializes in. He has sent me some wonderful blanks, a few pictures shown here. If you are interested in fine walnut for a rifle or shotgun project you might check out his site. You can also check with him to see when he will be back in the US for shows. Yurttas is in Turkey.
http://www.yurttasgunstockblanks.com/index.html
