2 gun rig for 5-1/2" SAA's

[Josh Ashman]

I asked the guy numerous times "are you sure you want thumb breaks on these", he was sure he did. I like them better then I thought I would, but hammer thongs would have seemed more like the right thing to me. Anyway, 8/9 HO with 5/6 HO for the liners and bullet loops on the cartridge belt and 8/9 HO all around for the holsters. Light brown Fiebings (still working may way through the stuff I have, although the light brown isn't as bad as the tan for going splotchy for me), couple coats of NF oil, top coat of 50/50 M&G and water and a little shine with saddle soap.

Have a great Friday folks! 

[chiefjason]

Good work.  I despise thumb breaks and revolvers.  And looking at yours, I think I'm setting the snap too deep and it's catching on the cylinder.  Note to self........

[Double Daddy]

Great looking work, Josh...as always. I agree with you...hammer thongs would have looked more appropriate...but to each their own.

An inquiry about the M&G...any advantages over Resolene or just a personal preference?

[Josh Ashman]

Thanks guys!

Chief, I make no claim to ever getting them right myself. I'd have probably put them lower but the holster was too tight to fit the strap down in there. I do like them a little higher tho. My nemesis with thumb breaks is extended thumb safeties on 1911's. I ALWAYS manage to get the snap dead center on top of it. I couldn't be any more 100% on this than if I was trying. Oh well...

Double, I first tried M&G for 2 reasons, 1) it's cheaper than Resolene and 2) it's available at any store. I've been using it now for a number of years and in my experience, it works well so I've stayed with it. 

All the best, 

Josh

 

[Double Daddy]

Just now, Josh Ashman said:

Double, I first tried M&G for 2 reasons, 1) it's cheaper than Resolene and 2) it's available at any store. I've been using it now for a number of years and in my experience, it works well so I've stayed with it. 

Thanks! That makes sense and are pretty simple reasons. I was expecting there to be a more technical motivation (flows better thru an airbrush, easier clean-up, better long term storage properties, etc)...me over-thinkin' things, I guess. Just checked the local Lowes website...$10 for a half-gallon...I'm sure a dollar store or Wally World would be similar or cheaper.

[Treed]

Wow nicely done.....   really clean and thought out..... Hadn't thought of thumb breaks on that type of holster but can see advantages for a using holster

[plinkercases]

Nice clean work as usual. If this is just a range belt then I can see the deal with thumb breaks .... I doubt this is for CAS since even with the break off it would impeded draw whereas a thong gets out of the way when off obviously.

Sure you have been asked but do you hand more machine stitch?

finally... nice brace-o-pistols.

 

[Mattsbagger]

On 10/13/2017 at 11:22 AM, Double Daddy said:

Thanks! That makes sense and are pretty simple reasons. I was expecting there to be a more technical motivation (flows better thru an airbrush, easier clean-up, better long term storage properties, etc)...me over-thinkin' things, I guess. Just checked the local Lowes website...$10 for a half-gallon...I'm sure a dollar store or Wally World would be similar or cheaper.

And if you get the lemon stuff you get citrus fresh leather.lol

[dikman]

Whilst I can appreciate the work that goes into stamping and carving, there's no denying the elegance of a simple, plain design that is well executed.

As for the thumb break, if that's what the customer wants then that's what he gets - but sorry, it just doesn't look right to me.

[Mattsbagger]

52 minutes ago, dikman said:

Whilst I can appreciate the work that goes into stamping and carving, there's no denying the elegance of a simple, plain design that is well executed.

As for the thumb break, if that's what the customer wants then that's what he gets - but sorry, it just doesn't look right to me.

I agree whole heartedly.

[kiwican]

That is a great looking rig!  But yeah the thumb break looks out of place.

[dikman]

Actually, I just realised what it is about the thumb break that bothers me - it looks clumsy, and clashes with the style of the rig. Josh is to be thanked, as by doing this he has shown what NOT to do with western-style rigs.

[Forester]

Hi Josh

Brilliant work, could you please tell this ignorant English man what M&G is please, keep up the good work.

Regards Forester

[Mattsbagger]

Mop and Glo. It's an acrylic floor polish/wax.

Edited October 16, 2017 by Mattsbagger

[Josh Ashman]

Hey folks, thanks for your comments! This is by no means a CAS rig, just something my customer wanted to have. I'm not a CAS shooter myself so I'm not up on their rules, but I would think that thumb breaks aren't allowed. Maybe Red Cent will chime and and give a definitive answer on that. There's no disagreement from me that hammer thongs would have fit better, however I suppose that's the point of having something custom ordered. You can order what you want, assuming the maker is willing to build it, and I was 

Hope you all have a great day! 

[RickHodges]

I like these a lot...good looking and practical as well.  Yes I like thumbreaks.....if you can put a 1911 in a cowboy holster (Wild Bunch) you can certainly use an imminently useful thumbreak with a SAA holster.