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So thanks to the help of the gurus here I was able to make my first CAS gun rig. It's for my .357mag SAA's and I'm really happy with how it came out. There are a few things that I'd have done differently though of course and I'll make sure to do it right on the next one. But without further ado here it is. I wasn't thinking about it and I accidentally made some lines in the face of the belt and something very important that I learned. Sew on the billets and measure from the center billet to center the cartridge loops. I didn't know that and centered them exactly in the center of the belt so they are off set to the right too far however that means that I can get to almost all of my 32 bullets with my right hand. The main dye I used is Old Master's Red Mahogany wood stain that was then treated with SnoSeal before gluing and sewing. The Holster liner, billets, and cartridge loops are dyed with Fiebing's Saddle Tan in a 1:4 ratio with Mineral Spirits. The entire rig is then sealed with Resolene. Holsters are made with 8/9oz lined with 3/4 oz. Wet formed Belt is two layers of 5/6oz Cartridge loops are 4/5 oz I have no clue about the billets. They were made from a Tandy belt blank that I had laying around. I think it's about 9/10. I am very proud with how the holster liner came out. No wrinkles what so ever. Next time though. I'll glue the holsters together and burnish the edges before I gouge a stitch line and stitch it. So how did I do? This is my first holster and gun belt. and my biggest project to date.