Looking for a Hat

[Dash Riprock]

I have a Stetson Gambler hat now (see pic below), and I like the top part of the hat.

But, I'd like to find a hat where the top part is the same (Gambler style) but the bill is flat.

I've seen movies where actors where wearing hats with a gambler style top and flat bill but I'm not able to find anyplace online to buy one and I've looked thru websites of numerous vendors.

If anybody knows where I can find a hat like that, please let me know. Thanks!

 

[jackadven]

It would be a good bit pricier than the Stetson Gambler, but a custom hatter like Hornskov could probably make whatever you wanted.

 

[The Lost kansan]

If you’re wanting it western weight resistol sells quite a few of their hats as open crown, flat brims meant to be shaped. There’s good resources here on shaping the crown and trimming down brims but also if you live near a decent hat store they’ll be able to give you any shape you want.
Also check out Amish stores if you can. They’ll make some similar hats as well.

 

[Rmccamey]

Gannon

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I have a Stetson Gambler hat now (see pic below), and I like the top part of the hat.

But, I'd like to find a hat where the top part is the same (Gambler style) but the bill is flat.

I've seen movies where actors where wearing hats with a gambler style top and flat bill but I'm not able to find anyplace online to buy one and I've looked thru websites of numerous vendors.

If anybody knows where I can find a hat like that, please let me know. Thanks!


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If you’re still trying to clone Donnie Van Zant‘s hat you probably want to look for a vintage Stetson Derringer 3X in black.

 

[Lean'n'mean]

Is this the sort of style you're looking for ?

 

[Dash Riprock]

Is this the sort of style you're looking for ?

Yes, this is the style I've seen guys in movies wear that I was interested in.

A little different than the Donnie Van Zant hat

 

[Dash Riprock]

If you’re still trying to clone Donnie Van Zant‘s hat you probably want to look for a vintage Stetson Derringer 3X in black.

Are these no longer being made by Stetson?

They look pretty cool.

 

[The Lost kansan]

Yes, this is the style I've seen guys in movies wear that I was interested in.

A little different than the Donnie Van Zant hat

Unless you want to go full on custom with the budget that brings I highly recommend an open crown resistol. You’ll be able to achieve that look quite easily with a little steam and reference videos/pictures

 

[wsmontana]

You can get an old Resistol Stagecoach or 3X Beaver and pretty much do what you want with it.

Post in thread 'The Resistol Roundup'
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-resistol-roundup.42092/post-3159204

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Are these no longer being made by Stetson?

They look pretty cool.

LL Bean used to sell their version of the Derringer made by Stetson.

Stetson publishes their current catalog online, as do most others. Take some time looking thru it & see if there is something that will work for what you want. Only you can deter that.

 

[Dash Riprock]

Thanks for all the great info guys!

 

[Dash Riprock]

You’ll be able to achieve that look quite easily with a little steam

In theory, I could take the Stetson Gambler to a hat shop and have them reshape the bill as well come to think of it.

 

[shopkin]

Caps and ducks have bills. Hats have brims.

 

[The Lost kansan]

In theory, I could take the Stetson Gambler to a hat shop and have them reshape the bill as well come to think of it.

Straws a bit trickier to flatten out without it going floppy (if you’re converting the hat in the picture) but it can be done. I think @RickP has some excellent tips on keeping straw brims straight if you decide to go that route. Look through his posts on the “What hat are you wearing today” thread if you’re interested