hello mr Joe turner.. i am new to this site, but i was wondering .. how would i be able to get the "us" stamp OFF of my holster, besides maybe beating it down with a mallot?. i do reenacting and i got a new holster way back in may 2010 down at new market, va., it was really the best quality holster there for only $29.00 the others were thin and not very sturdy but anyway i was just wondering about the stamp.. i know the originals didnt have them, but i have seen only a few holsters with a buckle on them, but if i have to beat it down i reckon i will do that and how long would it take, ed