Members Rayban Posted May 21, 2011 Members Report Posted May 21, 2011 So here's mine...now show us yours.... Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted May 21, 2011 Ambassador Report Posted May 21, 2011 So here's mine...now show us yours.... B B Q rig ?...... I would have to call that one "a sunday go to meeting". fine looking outfit............. Quote
Frank Posted May 21, 2011 Report Posted May 21, 2011 I must have started the BBQ rig frenzy here!! This is the rig that I just made for one of my regular customers. Frank Quote
Lobo Posted May 21, 2011 Report Posted May 21, 2011 Nothing says "barbeque" better than a classic Tom Threepersons' style, especially when made for a vintage or custom handgun. Here are a few I have done: 1. customer-provided photo, carved Threepersons' for 6" S&W Highway Patrolman with stag grips. 2. customer-provided photo, carved Threepersons' for a Colt Single Action Army, set up for use with the customer's dad's custom belt. 3. Threepersons' with matching belt and cartridge slide, basketweave tooling, for a custom Ruger .476 Linebaugh. 4. Threepersons' with matching belt, hand-carved, for a 5" S&W Model 27. 5. Matching holsters made for a mother and daughter, hand-carved, for S&W Model 60 .357's. These are always fun to do. Quote
Members JeffGC Posted August 19, 2011 Members Report Posted August 19, 2011 Custom Caspian Officers Model with ivory grips. In a sharkskin pancake holster. Jeff Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted August 19, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted August 19, 2011 I especially like your designs and quality of workmanship. Herman-Oak or W&C? That is a great looking piece of leather with a great color and finish. Did you stitch after stamping your edge? ferg So here's mine...now show us yours.... Quote
Members Eaglestroker Posted August 20, 2011 Members Report Posted August 20, 2011 Frank, that is probably the nicest all around rig I've seen. I'm inspired! Quote
Members ChuckBurrows Posted August 20, 2011 Members Report Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) The custom M1911 w/ivory grips the rig was made for....... The rig was built for a friend, Jim, a combat vet with 25 years service including three tours in Afghanistan...he's from California and the carving pattern is based on those used on Pennsylvania long rifles, The Bowie, by the late Gib Guignard,is a gussied up version of the one Jim carried on his first two tours in the 'Stan whihc had also been made by Gib. Edited August 20, 2011 by ChuckBurrows Quote
Frank Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 Eaglestroker, I really do appreciate the compliments. It was a pretty well thought out rig by the customer and myself. I will post photos of the gun with the rig tomorrow. The owner just sent them to me the other day. Chuck: why do you have to be like that and show everyone up??? LOL. That is a great rig Chuck, as always. We definitely need to talk some more when you have the time. Frank Quote
Frank Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 I found the gun with the rig, here they are. Frank Quote
Members Eaglestroker Posted August 20, 2011 Members Report Posted August 20, 2011 Frank, just giving credit where it is due. I tool a little and the level of foresight and your steady hand amaze me. Even my most carefully thought out pieces seem to have more than a few hitches! To Chuck, that rig just blew a gasket on my end. I have no interest in learning to carve but WOW! Some true artists on this board. Quote
Members amuckart Posted August 20, 2011 Members Report Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) Can someone explain to the Americanly-challenged what a "BBQ Rig" is? I'm assuming it's another term for an off-duty rig? Edited August 20, 2011 by amuckart Quote
Ladykahu Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 Hehe.. I am with you Amuckart When I saw bbq rig, I was thinking toolbelt to hold tongs, sausage pricker and steak flipper! Lovely leatherwork though! Quote
Members TwoMikes Posted August 20, 2011 Members Report Posted August 20, 2011 There are roughly 40 states that allow Americans to carry guns openly, although with restrictions such as with a license and not in certain locations. Here is a map showing how prevalent Open Carry is: http://www.opencarry.org/opencarry.html In those Open Carry friendly states, gun carriers are making their rigs look more upscale and attractive. In the old days (like 5 years ago), everyone carried in simple black leather or kydex holsters. Now, everyone wants exotic skins and unique designs to show off. A BBQ rig is the show off holster and gun combination. Its an excellent trend that will make carrying guns more acceptable to the public. Did that help? Quote
Members katsass Posted August 20, 2011 Members Report Posted August 20, 2011 Well, here are a couple of holsters that might fit into that category........Mike Quote
Members JDM Posted August 21, 2011 Members Report Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) When I saw bbq rig, I was thinking toolbelt to hold tongs, sausage pricker and steak flipper! I think those would be for a grilling rig. Barbecue is low and slow. A beer holster might work well. Nice stuff. Edited August 21, 2011 by JDM Quote
Members Rayban Posted August 21, 2011 Author Members Report Posted August 21, 2011 I especially like your designs and quality of workmanship. Herman-Oak or W&C? That is a great looking piece of leather with a great color and finish. Did you stitch after stamping your edge? ferg Thanks Ferg, yes I stamped the belt, added the spots, then stitched it. Quote
Members BigRiverLeather Posted August 30, 2011 Members Report Posted August 30, 2011 There are roughly 40 states that allow Americans to carry guns openly, although with restrictions such as with a license and not in certain locations. Here is a map showing how prevalent Open Carry is: http://www.opencarry.../opencarry.html In those Open Carry friendly states, gun carriers are making their rigs look more upscale and attractive. In the old days (like 5 years ago), everyone carried in simple black leather or kydex holsters. Now, everyone wants exotic skins and unique designs to show off. A BBQ rig is the show off holster and gun combination. Its an excellent trend that will make carrying guns more acceptable to the public. Did that help? In a nutshell, what he meant to say was - It's something you would wear to a BBQ while sitting around with friends, grilling meat, smoking cigars and talking smart :D Quote
Members Haystacker Posted September 2, 2011 Members Report Posted September 2, 2011 A couple of these rigs are so nice Roy Rogers would wear them to the BBQ. Very impressive. Quote
Members SpecialKaye Posted September 8, 2011 Members Report Posted September 8, 2011 The custom M1911 w/ivory grips the rig was made for....... The rig was built for a friend, Jim, a combat vet with 25 years service including three tours in Afghanistan...he's from California and the carving pattern is based on those used on Pennsylvania long rifles, The Bowie, by the late Gib Guignard,is a gussied up version of the one Jim carried on his first two tours in the 'Stan whihc had also been made by Gib. That is a gorgeous rig. I'm planning to do something very similar for both of my sons and their wives eventually. Quote
Members SpecialKaye Posted September 8, 2011 Members Report Posted September 8, 2011 There are roughly 40 states that allow Americans to carry guns openly, although with restrictions such as with a license and not in certain locations. Here is a map showing how prevalent Open Carry is: http://www.opencarry.../opencarry.html In those Open Carry friendly states, gun carriers are making their rigs look more upscale and attractive. In the old days (like 5 years ago), everyone carried in simple black leather or kydex holsters. Now, everyone wants exotic skins and unique designs to show off. A BBQ rig is the show off holster and gun combination. Its an excellent trend that will make carrying guns more acceptable to the public. Did that help? That certainly helped me understand the term. Thanks. Now, to get Florida back to an open carry state. Quote
Members mountain man Posted September 24, 2011 Members Report Posted September 24, 2011 I must have started the BBQ rig frenzy here!! This is the rig that I just made for one of my regular customers. Frank nice rig Quote
Members rkleather Posted September 24, 2011 Members Report Posted September 24, 2011 http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g441/1911s/IMG_0829.jpg Made this one. I'd wear it to a BBQ. Great thread! Quote
Frank Posted September 26, 2011 Report Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks Mountain Man, I appreciate it. This is a BBQ rig I made for myself. Thanks to Lobo for the Threeperson's pattern. This is for my custom 3.25" Taurus single action 45 Colt. Frank Quote
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