Don’s lady was very intentional and got Don his Tucker Gunleather HF1 rig in time for Christmas. If his review weren’t enough evidence of his happy state, his lady emailed me to thank Tucker for providing Don with the best Christmas present ever! I sure appreciate that – Tucker will, too.

Here’s Don’s final chapter of his review:

THE BELT:

As I am 6’4”, a 1-3/4” belt doesn’t bother me.  I ordered it with the “thinner”, 3/16” option.  The standard Tucker belt is stated as being ¼” thick.  Having received mine and measured it, I now know why they say, “Everything’s bigger in Texas.”  Evidently, this also applies to their rulers. 

My “thinner” belt came in at a skosh over ¼” inch.  I can only imagine that the full tilt, standard version is gonna be a hefty 9/16+.  You cannot accuse Tucker of scrimping!

I opted to have the belt tapered down from 1 ¾” to 1 ¼” at the buckle (a top notch, solid-brass boat anchor), which keeps it from goring my tummy, when seated.

The weird part about this belt is just how supple it is.  I’m telling you, this thing is like a piece of medieval leather armor, yet it flexes and conforms easily.  I’m beginning to think there is some sort of Voodoo connection here…

The bottom line is that this William Tucker dude has got this stuff FIGURED OUT!  This is a guy who has carried 1911’s for most of his life and has been building holsters to suit them for nearly as long.  He knows ALL the tricks.  He has paid his dues. 

We are just lucky enough to reap the benefits.

As I have stated in the past, doing business with Rob Longenecker is a pleasing and informative interaction.  He is no salesman, but rather a Gunleather consultant.  He is as invested in getting you exactly what you want and need as you are.  That said, he’s about as nice a guy as you’ll ever find; a true gentleman, par excellence.

I strongly recommend jumping on one of these magnificent holster rigs ASAP.  Before Tucker and Longenecker figure out what they’ve got here and start charging what they’re really worth!  Shhhhhh! ”