[Ron Wood]

Big Norm,

That is a well stated position, but I do have to comment on your remarks about the creation of the Ideal holster. Viggo made enough changes in the design that it is not an exact copy of an Ideal holster so that it could not be termed a fake. It also was a labor of love, allowing him to put his considerable skill into making an item he would enjoy. Money isn't everything. Sometimes pride of accomplishing a difficult project is worth a lot more. Plus, he has a brand new rig that he can play with without fear of damaging an original.

I hope I am not coming across as judgemental. I just think highly of both you and Viggo, and I know you didn't intend your comment to be personal.

Best regards,
Ron

A post script...After a good night's sleep I have re-read Norm's comments on the Ideal holster re-creation and realize that read properly, it is not in the least bit critical. It is a complement on the great amount of effort that was required to create such an item. My apologies for thinking otherwise. Rather than edit out my original comments, I would rather take my lumps for leaping to a conclusion. You would think after all these years I would remember the quote that "it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool that to open your mouth and remove all doubt".