Eaglestroker Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasJack Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Really, really nice!! I like everything about it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Super job! I really like it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David8386 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Very nice job David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tac Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdabeetle Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglestroker Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Looks awesome Robert, great job! Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattsh Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Awesome job! Would like you to explain the resist process a little more, not following it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treed Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Fantastic really looks good..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Really nice, Love the color. good job over all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zooker Report post Posted April 14, 2013 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haystacker Report post Posted April 14, 2013 Beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglestroker Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt Hammerless Report post Posted April 17, 2013 I love the color, and that big well burnished welt. That's a neat idea with the resist! Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
