Members katsass Posted January 13, 2012 Members Report Posted January 13, 2012 A little while ago I was contacted by a gentleman that 'needed' a holster and belt for a 'Ruger single action sixgun'. We spoke over the phone and finally met to discuss his ideas. Finding out that he had no specific thoughts on the rig, I showed him my copy of "Packing Iron" from which he finally selected a 100+ year old belt and holster. He said that he would like it to be as close as possible to the one selected. I figured that the gun was a standard Ruger Blackhawk and felt that it would be a good choice for him --- then he produced the shooter, a Ruger Super Blackhawk in stainless steel and with a 7 1/2" barrel. After some playing with the design for a bit, this is my result. Mike Quote
Members Josh Ashman Posted January 13, 2012 Members Report Posted January 13, 2012 Nice job Mike! Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted January 13, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted January 13, 2012 Mike, From one old geizer to another, great job!! ferg A little while ago I was contacted by a gentleman that 'needed' a holster and belt for a 'Ruger single action sixgun'. We spoke over the phone and finally met to discuss his ideas. Finding out that he had no specific thoughts on the rig, I showed him my copy of "Packing Iron" from which he finally selected a 100+ year old belt and holster. He said that he would like it to be as close as possible to the one selected. I figured that the gun was a standard Ruger Blackhawk and felt that it would be a good choice for him --- then he produced the shooter, a Ruger Super Blackhawk in stainless steel and with a 7 1/2" barrel. After some playing with the design for a bit, this is my result. Mike Quote
Members Eaglestroker Posted January 13, 2012 Members Report Posted January 13, 2012 Don't think you could get it much closer, nice job! Quote
Members rgepting Posted January 13, 2012 Members Report Posted January 13, 2012 Great Job Mike. Quote
Members malabar Posted January 13, 2012 Members Report Posted January 13, 2012 fine job! of course, I'd expect nothing less from you.... tk Quote
Members Dwight Posted January 14, 2012 Members Report Posted January 14, 2012 Looks like a winner from this angle,....... May God bless, Dwight Quote
mlapaglia Posted January 14, 2012 Report Posted January 14, 2012 Mike, Another great job. you set the bar for many of us just starting out. Michael Quote
Members Shooter McGavin Posted January 14, 2012 Members Report Posted January 14, 2012 Very nice! Quote
wizard of tragacanth Posted January 14, 2012 Report Posted January 14, 2012 Wow! Nice looking rig. Your customer should be very happy with that. Quote
Members Big O Posted January 14, 2012 Members Report Posted January 14, 2012 "Gunslinger" rigs aren't really my thing, but.........DAMN, that's nice! Quote
Members katsass Posted January 14, 2012 Author Members Report Posted January 14, 2012 Thanks to all for the kind words. Seems odd, but lately I have been getting more calls for western style stuff. Mike Quote
Members Shooter McGavin Posted January 14, 2012 Members Report Posted January 14, 2012 Care to share the dye and finish process? I really like the look it has. Quote
Members katsass Posted January 14, 2012 Author Members Report Posted January 14, 2012 Care to share the dye and finish process? I really like the look it has. Shooter, the color is Fiebing's 'Cordovan' Leather Dye, mixed 50/50 with denatured alcohol and (in a one oz spray bottle) four drops of Fiebing's Dark Brown Pro Oil dye. I use a real cheap Harbor Freight airbrush to apply. When dry, I shoot it with a light coat of neatsfoot oil from the same airbrush. 24 hours after the oil is applied, I use a 50/50 mix of 'Mop and Glo' and water and MIST on two coats with the airbrush, with about a 1/2 hour between coats. Finally, when dry I hand rub (no applicator or rag etc.) in a very light coat of Kiwi Neutral polish and buff with a soft rag. Quote
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