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Title: “Bravo Zulu” to the old Arm Guard / Armguard maker, Grant Patton
Post by: David Bartholomew on June 18, 2009, 09:07:00 PM

My wife asked me what I wanted for Father's Day, and I stated a 3D armguard with my Navy SCPO insignia and retirement year. When I talked to Grant Patton (Virginia), he said he could make me an armguard,... "just send him a sketch" of what I wanted. Well, I did send the sketch and I got these (the SCPO guard and the framed guard) in today's mail, and...well, I simply gotta show 'em off!

Grant also made my Deep Sea Diver hunting arm guard, but to me... the Senior Chief logo w/ my retirement year... well, he has just outdone himself. And yes, the picture frame armguard is going on display in my office... right next to my "archery corner" and the "I love me" military wall.)

(http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/40577/2914186150094018430S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2914186150094018430KGkdxw)

(http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/42415/2392143250094018430S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2392143250094018430HqZXHH)

NOTE: A friend of mine has an arm guard - also made by Grant - with his Fire Fighter logo on it (a gift from his wife) and that too is simply a work of art.

Now, I may not shoot worth a lick, but there's no reason ya can't look good on the 3D course, or in the hunting woods.

Thanks Grant... great job!!!

David

P.S. These photos don't do his work justice, but they will give you a general idea of the quality.

Title: Re: “Bravo Zulu” to the old Arm Guard / Armguard maker, Grant Patton
Post by: GMMAT on June 18, 2009, 09:29:00 PM

Those are beautiful.

Thanks for your service.

Title: Re: “Bravo Zulu” to the old Arm Guard / Armguard maker, Grant Patton
Post by: Mike Gerardi on June 18, 2009, 09:33:00 PM

Awsome leather...I have not heard Bravo Zulu in a long time. Enjoy Senior Chief!!!

Title: Re: “Bravo Zulu” to the old Arm Guard / Armguard maker, Grant Patton
Post by: Killdeer on June 18, 2009, 09:33:00 PM

Great work!
I am afraid to shoot with you now. When you wear them, you'll probably revert to talking like a sailor.

All those "arrrrs" would throw my concentration off to the point where I might actually inflict damage on a target.

Killdeer :thumbsup:

Title: Re: “Bravo Zulu” to the old Arm Guard / Armguard maker, Grant Patton
Post by: David Bartholomew on June 18, 2009, 10:28:00 PM

Yup, I like alot.

Killy, you'll know Grant when you see him. He walks around grunting alot (or at least I think it's grunting....maybe an upset stomach.. I hope), and talking to himself (saying, "Semper Fi", or something like that).

Title: Re: “Bravo Zulu” to the old Arm Guard / Armguard maker, Grant Patton
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on June 19, 2009, 05:08:00 AM

Those are real works of art and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: “Bravo Zulu” to the old Arm Guard / Armguard maker, Grant Patton
Post by: A.S. on June 19, 2009, 06:10:00 AM

Dave, you always look good on a 3D range...LOL

Grant is sending me some pics so I can decide on what I want on mine.

Very nice!!!

Title: Re: “Bravo Zulu” to the old Arm Guard / Armguard maker, Grant Patton
Post by: David Bartholomew on June 19, 2009, 06:42:00 AM

Allen, I think you'll be pleased with the work.

Title: Re: “Bravo Zulu” to the old Arm Guard / Armguard maker, Grant Patton
Post by: Nook on June 19, 2009, 09:52:00 AM

Nice work. They look great David. Jeff

Title: Re: “Bravo Zulu” to the old Arm Guard / Armguard maker, Grant Patton
Post by: Chris Surtees on June 19, 2009, 01:15:00 PM

Very nice :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

He is very talented!

Title: Re: “Bravo Zulu” to the old Arm Guard / Armguard maker, Grant Patton
Post by: centaur on June 19, 2009, 02:26:00 PM

Outstanding! That's Army talk for BZ and/or Marine grunting.

Trad Gang

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