Don't own a 1911 but like making holsters for them

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dannyd

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My only 1911 is a Blue gun.

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^^^^ VERY, VERY good point dannyd. ^^^^

My hobby (guns) led me to 34 years as a part time to full time firearms repair business. Well, I had some major medical concerns in Dec 2022 (all resolved and I feel great now) and turned 70 in early Feb 2023 and as a good friend/customer/EMT told me as he transported me to the ER "Ron, isn't it time for you to take some "me time" now?" Had to agree with him so the firearms business is being drastically slowed down and I'm getting back to the Ruger DA revolvers I collect, display AND shoot (and reload for). I'm keeping my FFL because it does make collecting (and reloading) a bit easier/cheaper but the shop is basically going away. Going back to being a HOBBY, not a job.
 

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^^^^ VERY, VERY good point dannyd. ^^^^

My hobby (guns) led me to 34 years as a part time to full time firearms repair business. Well, I had some major medical concerns in Dec 2022 (all resolved and I feel great now) and turned 70 in early Feb 2023 and as a good friend/customer/EMT told me as he transported me to the ER "Ron, isn't it time for you to take some "me time" now?" Had to agree with him so the firearms business is being drastically slowed down and I'm getting back to the Ruger DA revolvers I collect, display AND shoot (and reload for). I'm keeping my FFL because it does make collecting (and reloading) a bit easier/cheaper but the shop is basically going away. Going back to being a HOBBY, not a job.
As a much younger man (boy?) I was crazy for riding and working on motorcycles,so I went to a trade school,got trained in repair and made a living from it.
Sure took the fun out of it.
I changed careers, and ride and work on my bikes regularly to this day,as a retired 76 year old electronics tech.
So yeah, don't spoil your hobbies!
 
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Yes, but just for me, if I make to sell then it's no longer my hobby but becomes a job.

That is exactly right! I really enjoy reloading ammunition; I'm very "old school" about it, and over the course of several decades have never had any serious issues, so I don't have concerns about shooting the ammo I load. But producing ammunition for other people to use would likely make me crazy!
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Yes, but just for me, if I make to sell then it's no longer my hobby but becomes a job.
Yeah when I get a new gun it's an excuse to accessorize. I made 2 for my Max 9. An OWB/Shoulder and an IWB/Cargo Pocket. The piggyback mag breaks up the outline in a pocket. Also makes carrying a reload much more convenient.
 

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