A Different Gun Belt

[Red Cent]

A little different.

Edited December 29, 2013 by Red Cent

[camano ridge]

That is similar to the Mexican Revolution style. That style is used a lot in munted shooting. The center piece is usually a little wider. looks good.

Edited December 29, 2013 by camano ridge

[piddler]

Certainly different. What is the purpose? Easy access etc?

[Eaglestroker]

Seems that would be a good option for a younger shooter, because it would be easy go grow into and just add a new center piece. Be good at keeping the buckle out of your gut too!

Very interesting and thanks for sharing.

[Red Cent]

I have a custom rig built by Rod Kibler that has the double buckle. And I like it. The belt is really a just because. I pictured it and I made it. And if I sell it, it will do anything from 40" and up to about 48" or so.

Here is an interesting note. I was given a bunch of leather and tools by a friend and cowboy shooter. I mean a bunch. Included was a 3" x 48" strip of leather. The strip was not very stiff but felt really dense. Since I am going to build myself a rig over the winter, I started on the above belt. After reducing the strip to about 40" x 2" I placed it in a batch of proven vinagroon. The strip absorbed very little after a couple of minutes. I dried it in the sun and doaked it again for a couple of minutes. Did not soak all the way through. Worked up nice and took to a needle beautifully.

I have a suspicion this leather was a piece of bridal leather or something like that. I have no idea. Anyone?

PS: I just realized the center piece of the belt does not have a coat of neatsfoot.

Edited December 29, 2013 by Red Cent

[texback]

Slick looking belt. I think I might have to make me one of these.