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GunX Starter/Training Pistols
Snow Canyon Outfitters is proud to announce the addition of GunX pistols to our product line.
The search is over!
We feel this blank gun may be the best training pistol ever.
Made in the USA of stainless steel, with a lifetime warrantee, a swing-out cylinder with NO PARTS TO LOSE, and a bright orange handle to help you find it if (when) you lose it.
The GunX training pistol is designed and built to provide years of service and thousands of shots with no malfunctions. In judging dog events, I have seen pistol failure many times. These failures are at the most critical time of all. If your gun doesn't fire, you have wasted many hours of training and a lot of money as well.
A good quality, reliable blank pistol doesn't cost, IT PAYS!
BUY ONLY ONE TRAINING PISTOL IN YOUR LIFETIME, USE THE HECK OUT OF IT AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT IT.
GunX 209 shotgun primer training pistol (NO lanyard ring) $204.95
GunX 209 shotgun primer training pistol (WITH lanyard ring) $229.95
GunX 209 shotgun primer training pistol/w holster (NO lanyard ring) $239.95
GunX 209 shotgun primer training pistol/w holster (WITH lanyard ring) $264.95
I have made the decision not to carry GunX .32 cal training pistols. Demand for the .32 cal is not sufficient for me to inventory. I would urge you to contact GunX directly if you need a .32 cal. Martin will be happy to assist you. If you want a custom holster, I would be happy to make you a one of a kind holster to fit the .32 cal.
GunX Holsters
We designed and built the holster specifically designed for the GunX starter pistol. You wont find another like it anywhere.
Each holster is made from Hermann Oak 11/13 weight saddle skirting. This leather is tanned to our stringent and strict standards. Leather, hardware and labor all from right here in the USA. You'll never need another holster for your GunX pistol. Period!
Shown above is our belt or wearable model. Comes in right or left hand.
Price $35.00
Leather Holster--- RIGHT HAND
Leather Holster---LEFT HAND
Leather Lanyard and Solid Brass Snap
$6.00
GunX Leather Saddle Holster
Shown above is our saddle model for those training and/or trialing on horseback. Made to snap on a ring on the saddle in the left (git on - git off) side.
Price $40.00
Custom GunX Holster
We can customize your GunX holster in all kinds of ways. Two tone leather, rough out leather, border tooling, full toolong, conchos, etc.
Prices run from nothing extra to lots extra. Call us if you want a one-of-a-kind holster.
Shown are two tone holsters. Plain and rough out, and a custom one made for
Martin at GunX.
Call for custom holster prices
We will "custom fit" your pistol to the holster at no extra cost. (please see fitting instructions lower on this page at our other holster section)
If you have questions about the GunX pistols or holsters, feel free to call us.
Check Cord/Pinch Collar Combo
Buy our "famous" Pinch Collar and Check cord together and save a few bucks.
Finally,,, A Pinch Collar that really works!!
Our Pinch collar is made of the best saddle skirting leather available. Domestic steer hides are tanned in the USA to exacting specifications to produce a stiff, tight grained leather.
Our collars feature stainless steel roller buckle and dee ring, solid copper blunt end spikes, and solid brass eyelets. Nothing on this collar will rust!
As you can see in the pictures, solid brass eyelets reinforce the spikes so they stay at a 90 degree angle to the leather. This is very important. If the spikes bend over and are not at a 90 degree angle to the leather, when the dog pulls against the collar he may not feel the spikes as much as he should.
Another important thing our collars do is spring back open when pressure is released. Important because when the dog releases resistance, the collar needs to open up to stop the pinch. Timing is everything.
These pinch collars are probably much different than the ones you have seen before.
Our Check cords are not the "normal" ones you see out there. We use a larger and stiffer rope than is the norm. Our rope is 5/8 inch in diameter. Why do we do this?
The larger diameter of the rope is easier in the hands and it is stiffer than a small diameter. Why is stiffer better? We feel a stiff rope is better for two basic reasons. First it will not tangle and/or wrap around bushes and other junk while the dog is dragging it around and second, it transmits signal to the dog better than a soft rope can.
These check cords have proven themselves for many years out here in the west. Many a pro trainer and armatures alike have used this same setup to train literally hundreds of dogs.
Pinch Collar/Check cord Combo (12 foot Check Cord) $48.50
Pinch Collar/Check Cord Combo (15 foot Check Cord) $51.50
Pinch Collar/Check Cord Combo (20 foot Check Cord) $54.50
The "Lifetime RIC" (Ring in Center) Dog Collar
L to R all three colors with "150" buckles, Black-stainless steel, Chestnut-stainless steel, London tan-solid brass.
These collars have become the flagship product of Snow Canyon Outfitters. I sell more of these than any other product in our line. We also get more feedback (so far every one being positive) on this product than any other.
These ring-in-center collars are made with the same 12/13 oz. bridle leather as our horse products. They are 1 inch wide so as to accommodate the 3/4 inch name tag. They are stitched and riveted to make sure they don't fail. A big ring ( 1 1/2 inch) makes it easier to snap up that mutt when the Judge tells you to "pick'im up." Collars come with a 2 1/2 inch brass name tag. The tags are copper riveted on so when he takes off on you, some honest person will return him. Every other collar I've ever seen uses "jiffy rivets", or "split rivets", Not on our collars. We use only the old fashioned copper rivets. The same ones you will see on harnesses and other old horse tack.
After making hundreds and hundreds of collars, I have decided to limit the buckle styles to just one. By a 99.9% margin, I make collars with what is called a "150" buckle. These simply work best. I had so much problem with the 147 buckle because the leather I use is just to thick to wrap around the center post. Hard to explain, just trust me. The "150" is the buckle that simply works best. If you have a favorite, I will make anything you ask. I welcome your custom order. Prices may not be the same.
You can get an idea of colors The three on the left have
been treated with my special leather treatment, and the three on the right have
not been treated. L to R London tan (treated) chestnut (treated) black (treated)
--black, chestnut, London tan
Hand made all the way. These collars are not the ones you see stitched all the way around. You probably haven't seen a collar quite like these before. Don't worry, they'll hold, and they'll last!
**********PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE,*********** ****************************READ THIS BEFORE YOU ORDER A COLLAR************************************
SIZE:
I need the actual measurement of your dogs neck where the collar will ride. Usually just behind the ears. Use a soft tape measure if you have one. If you don't have a soft tape measure, use a piece of string and then lay it flat on a hard ruler. We want the measurement to be snug, but not tight. I make the collar for this measurement with two holes on each side for adjustment. You are buying a "custom" collar, please help me ensure a custom fit.
TAG INFORMATION:
The sole purpose for a tag on the collar is to let someone know how to return your dog should it become lost. They only need to know three things; who's dog it is, how do I reach them, and what's in it for me to return this dog to the owner.
I strongly recommend that you DO NOT put your dogs name on the tag. People are more prone to keeping the dog if they know it's name and it responds to it. I also advise against your address. Yes, there are whacko's out there. Once found, you are going to go to where your dog is anyway right?
For the phone number on the tag, use your cell phone number if you have one. When you are out looking for your dog, you won't miss the call of the person who has found it. I made this mistake once and caused myself 5 hours of terror and a tank of gas looking for him. My neighbor had found my dog within 10 minutes after he disappeared and called my home number while I was out looking for him because that was the one on the tag. Big mistake!
The tags I use are limited to 4 lines of text, with 18 spaces per line. 18 spaces means 18 spaces whether there is a letter or number in that space or not. Example: John H Doe is 10 spaces. Debbie R Smith is 14.
With all of this in mind here are two examples of good tag information. This program won't allow me to make it look as it would on a collar, but you can get the idea.
line 1 - Debbie R Smith line 2 - St. George Utah line 3 - 435-555-1234 line 4 - Reward
The tags are solid brass. I do not have silver or chrome tags as my stamping machine will not stamp that material, it's just to hard.
Folks, I've been making collars for people for a long time, trust me when I tell you it's better to keep it short and simple.
If you think I'm wrong, using some good drugs, out in left field, lost my marbles, or whatever, I will under great duress, and with much heartburn, put different information on the tags (as long as it will fit)
If you think about it, I think you will agree; SHORT AND SIMPLE.
Anna in Alabama e-mailed
Hi Kent These collars are beautiful work. It was such a pleasure to open the package and find something even nicer and sturdier than I expected. Thank you so much.
Thank you Anna
Kevin Cook of Syracuse, Utah said the following about his new collars.
"Just wanted to let you know the collars arrived and I wanted to thank you for the slip lead as well. I have had several dogs in my life and thus a lot of collars. I have ordered collars from a lot of places and even made some of my own in the past, but I just wanted to let you know that you make a fine collar, the best I have seen. Most collars have the brass rivets that after a while pop loose, especially on the name tags. It's so nice to have good ole' copper rivets holding things together. The quality of these collars is outstanding, not only in materials used, but the fit and finish is impeccable. You truly produce a superior product, not only in collars, but in everything else I have purchased from you!"
Thank you for your kind words Kevin. I do appreciate your business.
Color Chestnut, London Tan, Black
Hardware Solid Brass, Stainless steel
NEW PRODUCT---NEW PRODUCT--NEW PRODUCT--NEW PRODUCT
The "Lifetime Dee Ring" Dog Collar
These collars share the same quality and craftsmanship as all other SCO products. They are made from the same leather and colors as the RIC collars pictured above. The only difference is the dee ring near the buckle rather than the center ring.
Introducing The New LINED "Lifetime Dee Ring" Dog Collar
The newest version of the dee ring collar features a leather lining made of top quality 3-5 oz lining leather, stitched to our famous 12/13 oz English Bridle Leather dee ring collars. The lining leather insures total comfort for your dog and makes the collar just a bit thicker and the stitching all the way around insures the collar to have no stretch.
These collars end up at 1/4 inch thick or slightly more. As with all of our collars, a solid brass name plate is included at no extra cost. Name plates are riveted on with the old fashioned, hand peened copper rivets so they'll never come off.
Every stitch on these collars lies in a stitching groove below the leather surface to avoid wear and insure the stitching does not fail.
Hand cut, hand edged, hand finished and quality stitching make this collar like no other.
Lining leather will be the same color as the photos until I run out and buy more. It may change then.
Solid Brass Hardware
| Colors |
Stainless Steel Hardware
| Colors |
Introducing The "Lifetime Classic" Dog Collar
Snow Canyon Outfitters "Lifetime Classic" Dog Collar
These collars are made from the famous "Santa Ynez" latigo leather. No longer made, the Santa Ynez latigo is said by many saddle makers and other leather workers to be the finest latigo leather ever produced. I happen to have 3 sides of Santa Ynez latigo leather I have been saving for a very special occasion.
Now is the time, the "Lifetime Classic" Dog Collar is the occasion.
These classic collars are made with a double thickness of 6-7 oz. Santa Ynez Latigo. Cemented together and stitched with top quality thread, every single stitch lies in a stitch groove below the surface of the leather to prevent the thread from wear. Old fashioned hand peened copper rivets add to the quality of this collar. As all of our collars do, the Classic comes with a brass name tag riveted onto the collar with the same hand peened rivet that holds things together. Over 1/4 inch thick, these beauties will last!
Once my limited supply of Santa Ynez is gone, it's gone. Simply cant get any more. Own a piece of Santa Ynez history.
| Hardware Options |
The "Lifetime Dog Lead"
Offered with bolt snap or scissor snap--L to R Stainless steel bolt snap,
stainless steel scissor snap, solid brass bolt snap, solid brass scissor snap.
Other custom snaps available.
After a lot of thinking, and all positive feedback from my customers, I have decided to offer our leads in Hermann Oak "Old World Harness Leather" ONLY.
We have found this leather has become a favorite with our customers who purchase dog leads. This leather becomes very soft and supple, yet remains strong. We sell this leather 100 to 1 over the other leathers for dog leads. It just has a nice "hand" to it. I think you will agree with me and many of my loyal customers.
Kevin Cook of Syracuse , Utah said this about his "Old World Harness Leather" lead.
"I left my lead on the toolbox in my truck and it fell down and wrapped around the axle and drug for several miles before I figured out what the clinking noise was. I un-wrapped it from the axle, rubbed off a few scuff marks on the leather and other than some scuffing in the brass snap, you cant tell the difference. It is one tough lead!"
At some customers request, I have started making "tree leads". These leads are the same as our original leads with the addition of a floating ring and snap at the handle part of the lead to allow you to quickly and easily tie the dog to a small tree or fence post. Dang handy when you need to tie up that mutt for a minute or two.
All of our leads are at least 6 feet in length, but most are longer. I make them as long as the hide will allow.
Color Old World Harness Med. Brown
Hardware Regular snap or Scissor snap, Solid Brass, Stainless
steel
Size 5/8" X 6' + (I make them as long as the hide will allow, but they are all at least 6 feet long)
(other widths custom made for you)
"Lifetime Classic" Dog Lead
Made from the famous Santa Ynez Latigo leather, (see above description) these leads are sure to become an heirloom.
Photos and pricing coming soon.
Pinch Collar
Finally,,, A Pinch Collar that really works!!
Our Pinch collar is made of the best saddle skirting leather available. Domestic steer hides are tanned in the USA to exacting specifications to produce a stiff, tight grained leather.
Our collars feature stainless steel roller buckle and dee ring, solid copper blunt end spikes, and solid brass eyelets. Nothing on this collar will rust!
As you can see in the pictures, solid brass eyelets reinforce the spikes so they stay at a 90 degree angle to the leather. This is very important. If the spikes bend over and are not at a 90 degree angle to the leather, when the dog pulls against the collar he may not feel the spikes as much as he should.
Another important thing our collars do is spring back open when pressure is released. Important because when the dog releases resistance, the collar needs to open up to stop the pinch. Timing is everything.
These pinch collars are probably much different than the ones you have seen before.
Kent
I don't normally feel the need to email places once I receive my order but this
is a special circumstance. My husband and I are from Idaho and just working
temporarily in Mass. We have a collar similar to your pinch collar that we
purchased in Boise and were in need for another one for our 8 month old German
shorthair. I personally want to thank you for the wonderfully crafted pinch
collar, not mention your honesty in actually sending us $6.00 back because the
shipping turned out to be less then originally quoted. My husband as well as
myself were in complete shock with your outstanding customer service,
immediately my husband began logging on to all the hunting forums that he
corresponds with explaining Snow Canyon Outfitters customer service as
well as the quality of the collar that we purchased. So, thank you again Kent,
there are just not places like this anymore where you not only get customer
service but your also get a product that has wonderful craftsmanship and
quality.
Heather Gabel
Heather, Thank you! I try to be different from the rest of the pack. It's nice to know someone appreciates that. Thanks for your business!
Steve from Antwerp, Belgium
Hello Kent
I just received my pinch collar today and wanted to let you know that I'm one very satisfied customer! I expected good quality from looking at your site, but now that I've actually held it in my hands, I must say that the quality far exceeds my expectations. I fully expect this collar to outlive me. Thank you for this excellent piece of craftsmanship!
Thanks Steve. I appreciate your business.
Check Cords
Our Check cords are not the "normal" ones you see out there. We use a larger and stiffer rope than is the norm. Our rope is 5/8 inch in diameter. Why do we do this?
The larger diameter of the rope is easier in the hands and it is stiffer than a small diameter. Why is stiffer better? We feel a stiff rope is better for two basic reasons. First it will not tangle and/or wrap around bushes and other junk while the dog is dragging it around and second, it transmits signal to the dog better than a soft rope can.
These check cords have proven themselves for many years out here in the west. Many a pro trainer and armatures alike have used this same setup to train literally hundreds of dogs.
Check Cord (12 foot) $15.95
Check Cord (15 foot) $17.95
Check Cord (20 Foot) $20.95
Starter/Training Pistol Holster
Introducing our "custom fit" starter pistol holsters.
We have changed the way we make our holsters to ensure you get a "custom fit" to your training pistol.
Here's how it works.
Since there are so many brands of training pistols out there, we decided to make it so you can custom fit your holster to the gun you have.
We now ship your holster UN-OILED. Saddle skirting leather will soak up water like a sponge until it is oiled. This allows for tooling, stamping etc. When the tooling is complete, a coat of oil "sets" the leather to hold it's shape.
Instructions for fitting
When you get your holster it will be in un-oiled condition. First thing is to place your pistol in a thin plastic bag. Second is to hold your holster under warm water for a few seconds (no more than five seconds) Let the holster sit for about ten minutes to soften the leather. Slide the pistol that's already in a plastic bag into the holster and start to mould and press the leather around the pistol. The more you press and mould, the more custom fit you will get. Let the leather dry SLOWLY, moulding the leather occasionally during the drying process. When the leather is completely dry, use a wool dauber or something similar to apply an even coat of OLIVE OIL. Use only 100% virgin food grade olive oil. The darker and greener the oil the better. Don't worry if there are places the oil doesn't soak into right away. It will even out. Let the oil soak in for an hour or two and you're done. Now you have a custom fit.
All of our holsters are now made with saddle skirting leather from Hermann Oak. We feel this leather is the best, most consistent leather to be had.
We can customize as you wish priced accordingly.
Color Natural oil (light brown), Med brown, Dark brown, Black
Price Prices start at $35.00 and go as high as you want.
(Pictured $45.00) Lanyards available with snap $5.50.
Call or email for a quote.
Please read "ordering info." page before you complete checkout.
