Members Eaglestroker Posted April 12, 2013 Members Report Posted April 12, 2013 I tend to be a bit of a sucker when someone contacts me about a project near and dear to them, not in what I bite off but how I work with them on the price. I probably shouldn't but a lot of times it just means I get to try something I've never done before. This rig is a 2.25" wide lined 44 caliber ammo belt, that in itself isn't anything crazy. What caught me off guard is when he requested it for his 3" 24-3 S&W. I own one myself and it's probably my favorite handgun. This was the Sergeant's retirement gift to himself - since he lives in Texas I hope this finds its way onto an open carry or two. In any case it's done. If it were 3" bigger I probably couldn't let it go. The color is Feibings Pro Dark Chocolate, I edged it and applied a resist before stitching so that I could keep the white clean and that worked really well. Shame I struck my makers mark upside down on the belt Quote
Members TexasJack Posted April 12, 2013 Members Report Posted April 12, 2013 Really, really nice!! I like everything about it!! Quote
Members Dwight Posted April 12, 2013 Members Report Posted April 12, 2013 Really, really nice!! I like everything about it!! Texas Jack said it well enough for me. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members benlilly1 Posted April 12, 2013 Members Report Posted April 12, 2013 Super job! I really like it! Quote
Members David8386 Posted April 12, 2013 Members Report Posted April 12, 2013 Very nice job David Quote
Members Tac Posted April 12, 2013 Members Report Posted April 12, 2013 Very "clean" looking. Great stitching and color. For a simple rig set up, it shouts "attention to detail" and "hand crafted".... I'd like a rig like that for my Ruger Blackhawk. Perfect for when I'm hunting.... Damn.... now I have another project to get around to... -Tac Quote -Tac "Well, I guess we did our good deed for the day Mayor"-Wyatt Earp "Tombstone"
Members mrdabeetle Posted April 12, 2013 Members Report Posted April 12, 2013 ...applied a resist before stitching so that I could keep the white clean and that worked really well. I never thought of doing that. Do you resist the stitch area only, or the whole surface? I don't use resist often. It took me a few tries to realize that I had to let it set overnight before I could color over it and get good results. Quote
Members Eaglestroker Posted April 12, 2013 Author Members Report Posted April 12, 2013 Really, really nice!! I like everything about it!! Thank you! Texas Jack said it well enough for me. May God bless, Dwight Thank you Dwight. Super job! I really like it! Thanks! Very nice job David Thanks David! Very "clean" looking. Great stitching and color. For a simple rig set up, it shouts "attention to detail" and "hand crafted".... I'd like a rig like that for my Ruger Blackhawk. Perfect for when I'm hunting.... Damn.... now I have another project to get around to... -Tac It's only some dead cow away I never thought of doing that. Do you resist the stitch area only, or the whole surface? I don't use resist often. It took me a few tries to realize that I had to let it set overnight before I could color over it and get good results. I'd never tried it but it worked well. If it was a dyed liner it wouldn't. I oiled the whole rig, then sealed the entire 'face' of each piece. I'm trying this on another antiqued rig I'm working on as well. I use a bees wax resist from SLC, it work better than resolene for that purpose in my opinion. Quote
Members Josh Ashman Posted April 12, 2013 Members Report Posted April 12, 2013 Looks awesome Robert, great job! Josh Quote
Members mattsh Posted April 12, 2013 Members Report Posted April 12, 2013 Awesome job! Would like you to explain the resist process a little more, not following it. Quote "Courage brother, do not stumble, though thy path be dark as night: There is a star to guide the humble, trust in God, and do the right. Let the road be dark and dreary and its end far out of sight. Face it bravely, strong or weary. Trust God, and do the right." - General Norman Schwarzkopf
Members Treed Posted April 13, 2013 Members Report Posted April 13, 2013 Fantastic really looks good..... Quote Bobby Rose Rock'n R custom holsters
mlapaglia Posted April 13, 2013 Report Posted April 13, 2013 Really nice, Love the color. good job over all. Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Members Haystacker Posted April 14, 2013 Members Report Posted April 14, 2013 Beautiful. Quote haysholsters@hotmail.com NRA Life Member
Members Viking Posted April 15, 2013 Members Report Posted April 15, 2013 Eaglestroker, I really like your rigs! Every detail is spectacular & functional. The wheelgun is sweet too, thanks for sharing & inspiring us! Quote
Members Eaglestroker Posted April 15, 2013 Author Members Report Posted April 15, 2013 Looks awesome Robert, great job! Josh Thank you Josh! Awesome job! Would like you to explain the resist process a little more, not following it. Matt, I'll send you a PM. Fantastic really looks good..... Thank you! Really nice, Love the color. good job over all. Thanks! Very nice! Much appreciated Beautiful. Thanks! Eaglestroker, I really like your rigs! Every detail is spectacular & functional. The wheelgun is sweet too, thanks for sharing & inspiring us! Thank you for the compliments, I'm pretty proud of the quality I'm starting to achieve Quote
Members Colt Hammerless Posted April 17, 2013 Members Report Posted April 17, 2013 I love the color, and that big well burnished welt. That's a neat idea with the resist! Paul Quote
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