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| You can see and feel the quality in every GTM Handbag. |
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| The Hobo Handbag come to you protected in this embroidered cloth bag. |
As time
marches forward the shooting industry has begun to realize that a woman’s money
is as green as men’s and have begun to cater to their wants and needs. But as I
have been told by many women alike, men run these companies most of the time
and don’t understand words like cute, adorable and sexy and especially the
color pink. So it takes more time to produce the things women want in a product;
but some companies are starting to employ women to head up their women’s product
lines so it will appeal to more women consumers. But what if the company was
not only run by a woman but owned by a woman as well. She would know what a
woman needs and what would work in a real life environment and most of all what
is attractive to a woman.
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| Sub compact to full size, Your handgun will fit easily. |
Gun Tote’n
Mamas (GTM) is such a company specializing in women’s handbags designed not
only to carry the myriad of items found in a woman’s purse, but their Concealed
Carry Handgun as well. Their product line is extensive to give the consumer a
choice that fits their wants and needs. I was introduced to Gun Tote’n Mamas’
line of concealed carry handbags for the first time at the 2012 SHOT Show in
Las Vegas Nevada. I knew my wife had been shopping for a CCW Handbag, but found
nothing she liked and knowing her tastes, I spotted one on the rack she would
love. I spoke to one of the representatives and requested the GTM-70/TN – GTM
HOBO HANDBAG W/GUN POCKET, PIGNAPPA LEATHER, TAN for my wife to test. Within a
few weeks it arrived and my wife loved the looks and feel of this finely made
handbag.
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| Left or right handed is no problem, the hook is on both sides of the holster sleeve. |
This test
was conducted over a six month plus period of time to allow my wife to get the feel
of the Hobo handbag and see how it would wear and resist the mishaps she would
encounter while conducting her daily activities. Also, bear in mind that this
is her opinion and is based on her wants, needs and likes and does not reflect
the views of other women that have this same product. I asked her to tell me
what she liked and disliked in this particular model, and here is what she
said.
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| The handbag hardware is top notch and will last for years. |
When she removed
it from the box she immediately loved the style and color and after handling it
awhile she said the leather was so soft and supple. The stitching was well done
and strong chrome platted zippers were easy to open and close with their
matching leather pull tabs. The carry strap was strong (with the addition of
the wire for security) and wide and had nylon sewn to the underside so it moved
freely on your shoulder while the top half was matching leather with chrome
platted snaps to attach it to the handbag’s matching D-rings. The two self-healing
zippered pockets on each end of the Hobo which allow you to insert your handgun
measure 7.5 inches in length. She had plenty of room for her 9mm Walther P99C
QA compact with a (CTC) Crimson Trace Rail Master Laser and spare magazine.
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| Two main compartments allow you to store all your items. |
Inside the
concealed carry compartment there is a hook and pile strip attached to the
handbag to accompany the pistol sleeve that allows the user to attach the
handgun at the depths and height she desires. She said the CCW pocket also is great for
holding your Kindle Fire when not carrying. The Hobo is about 12.5 inches long,
4.5 inches deep and 7.5 inches high at the center and weighs 20.00 oz. empty
and 53.40 oz. with her Walther and spare magazine. The interior of the Hobo is lined
with a soft nylon weave and has two separate pockets each with their own
zippers. The right pocket has two smaller pockets for holding a phone or
compact and the left pocket has a zippered pocket that’s good for a wallet.
There is one small outside zippered pocket that’s great for items you need to
recover quickly.
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| Side pockets give you quick access. |
I then asked
her what she could change if she designed the Hobo and here is what she said.
It seems as woman get older she carries more stuff, sometimes more than she
needs, but being a wife and a mom we need the items we carry, so a larger version
of the Hobo would be perfect. The Hobo with all that I carried (including my
handgun) was heavy and the strap cut into my shoulder, so a padded strap would
be very comfortable. After using this smaller Hobo, she felt maybe the larger
sized Hobo would conform to her side more comfortably although then she is back
to the fact that a larger purse would mean she would carry more than she needs.
For a younger woman with a less busy lifestyle this model seems well suited.
She said that based on what she has seen with this model and Gun Tote’n Mamas
commitment to excellence in the Hobo, she would defiantly consider another
handbag from their line. After visiting the online catalog for GTM, I think she
has decided to try the Concealed Carry Urban Shoulder Bag next.
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| The interior lining is very soft and reduces snagging. |
I feel based
on my wife’s experiences and my experiences with the women of Gun Tote’n Mamas
they will be serving the needs of their female clientele for years to come. My
wife would highly recommend their fine Handbags whether you carry a concealed
firearm or not because they will meet and exceed the demands you place on them.
The Hobo is just one example of many handbags they carry so when you’ve decided
on that carry gun, or already own one, give Gun Tote’n Mamas a visit on the
web. I’m sure when you pull it out of the box for the first time you will see
and feel the quality and know it was designed by women for women.
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| Side pockets are plentiful for fast need items like your cellphone. |
Information on the GT-70/TN Hobo
Handbag from Gun Tote’n Mamas website:
New
Color for 2012 - Brown
· Designed for either Left or Right handed
use
· SLASH RESISTANT Shoulder Strap
o Easily clips on and off
o Wire reinforced
o Removable
o Height when strapped to bag = 13-1/2"
Tall
· Tumbled and un-coated full grain Leather
o Will become butter soft within weeks of use
yet so durable!
o Leather Outside zipper pulls
· Includes Holster
· Double zippered top main compartment
closures
o Interior has 2 nylon pockets for cell, lipstick,
keys etc. and one zippered pocket
· Outside back has a zippered pocket
· Fully nylon lined
· Overall Bag size: 13" wide x
8-1/2" Tall x 4-1/4" Deep
· Side zippered compartment size:
10-1/2" Wide x 7" Tall
· Zipper opening = 7" Tall
· Left and right handed use
· Colors include Brown, Black, Saddle Tan and
Red
· Price: $89.00
· GTM™ Enterprises is a division of KINGPORT
INDUSTRIES, LLC - Northbrook, IL 60062 - a certified women owned enterprise.
· For reviews and testimonials:
Norman Gray ©2012 (POMA Member)
