The not so legendary gunslinger that the Pistol Pete Jacket is named for, died in 1958. The 98 year Frank “Pistol Pete” Eaton did leave a legacy before he passed, but one that pales in comparison to his exploits before he turned thirty.

Where most people see that legacy is in a mascot for the Oklahoma State University. It is his caricature that the mascot is based on.

When Frank was eight years old, he witnessed the cold blooded murder of his father in the Eaton family home. His father’s best friend, Mose Beaman, told little Frank something that remained with him for over twenty years:

My boy, may an old man’s curse rest upon you if you do not try to avenge your father’s murder.

Frank left home at fifteen to join the Army and learn to shoot. Although he was too young to actually be officially recognized as a soldier, Franks was given an award for his excellent marksmanship and the fort’s commander dubbed him “Pistol Pete”.

Eaton signed on as a U.S. Marshal working for a territory judge in Oklahoma and began to make a name for himself as a gunslinger. In the next eleven years, Frank gunned down fifteen criminals, including five of the six men responsible for his father’s murder.

Frank retired when he learned the sixth man was killed during a card game.

Although he retired as a gunslinger, he served as a local lawman for his hometown in Oklahoma, as well as eking out a living on a ranch. He never lost his talent with guns and was said to have been as fast in his last few years as he was when he was younger.

But the leather biker jacket that takes his nickname, isn’t designed with the mascot in mind. No, this jacket has legend written all over it.

Not only designed with two “gun” pockets on the inside, the leather biker jacket features A vertical pocket on the outside that is not only easy to open, but is also large enough to carry a long barreled pistol, or a nice pair of leather gauntleted gloves.

The Pistol Pete jacket found here is of the highest quality (naked cowhide) and is as rugged as the legend it is named after.

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When you’re shopping for that leather biker jacket this Christmas, be as careful and discerning as you would be if you were at the mall.

Believe me, I have looked at thousands of jackets over a couple of dozen different sites and some of the jackets look identical. The models are even the same. Well, this is because the leather shops on-line are exactly like the ones in the brick and mortar stores; there are way fewer suppliers than there are stores.

That should clear up some fog.

What has to be watched is value, and the value can be found in pricing versus what is known as the grade.

The grade of leather is noted by a number between 01 and 09, 01 being the best. The best grade of leather for motorcycle jackets is “naked” cowhide and is 2mm thick or better.

Now, if you have shopped around and noticed that there is never a grade listing with the product, that is because the grade is little known outside of the leather industry.

This is also one of the reasons why you can look at a jacket at one store, and see the same jacket at another for a completely different price.

My suggestion is to behave just like you would if you were at the mall; ask questions. By calling or e-mailing an e-commerce site, you can get a feel about the service and the company you’re dealing with.

Ask about the jacket and the grade. See what kind of story you get. Make your determination from there.

Then ask yourself how smaller concerns, such as Bikerleather123, can afford to be competitive with the older, more established stores.

I think you’ll find the answer in the phone call.

Don’t get burned when you shop for that special leather biker jacket. Ask questions and get a feel for who you are dealing with.

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One of the first ways most bikers pimp their new bike is to buy a set of leather motorcycle saddlebags. The cool part about this retrofit is the fact that the add on comes out of functionality more than style, but with the variety of saddlebags on the market, style is not a hard choice.

Saddlebags are a necessity for stowing articles a biker determines they will need for a trip of any length. Sometimes the size is determined by the amount of extra stuff that will be taken, which usually is multiplied when there is a rider.

Leather saddlebags made from hand dyed heavy weight vegetable tanned cowhide. Brown only. Dimensions: 14 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 5 1/2".

Before rushing out and buying a set of saddlebags, the bike owner should take measurements so there is no interference with pipes, seats, springs, etc. Another factor to be consider is if the owner prefers bracketed bags or throw overs.

Consideration of  the length of trips to be taken as well. No biker wants to be caught too far from home with too little room because they have too small motorcycle saddlebags.

One thing I considered when I bought my bags for Apache Rose was the fact that I’d be riding back and forth to work, The mornings could be chilly and the afternoons hot, so I needed room enough to store my leather chaps , jackets, gloves, and whatever else.

Bikerleather123.com carries a wide variety of real leather saddlebags, not that pvc crap, and is very helpful in with measuring and finding the perfect saddlebags. As a matter of fact, they can get leather motorcycle saddlebags custom made.

Why not give them a shout while looking for that perfect set of leather bags?

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Halloween is celebrated all month at Bikerleather123. Last year, during our Halloween sale, we sold a leather biker chick bustier to some big dude in Kentucky. That had to be a sight at whatever party he was attending.

This year, Bikerleather123 is featuring both men’s and women’s leather motorcycle jackets,boots, vests , and chaps in our annual October sale. There is also authentic leather saddle bags (not pvc) listed in the sale.

As always, our monthly sales feature items marked 10% off already competitive pricing on top of the line leather apparel.

Don’t ask yourself in November why you didn’t shop with us in October.

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