Tapered Cowboy Rig

[Bayou Bengal]

2-3/4” cartridge belt that tapers to 1-1/2”.  Walnut dye and natural stitching.  I’ve been going really heavy on the airbrush, but I just like the way it glows when it’s sealed and buffed.  Matching border stamping on the belt and the 2 fully lined holsters and belt.  All leather is 7/8oz Wickett & Craig Skirting.  @JLSleather got me hooked on the split skirting, and now I can’t go back. I haven’t woven cartridge loops in a really long time, but I like this look over the stitched loops, and I can’t really explain why.  But, after much experimentation with cartridge loops, I’ve landed on 1” width.  I really wanted to add the cartridge loops on a separate piece of leather and dye that a rich chocolate, but not everybody likes 2-tone.  I do think a nice buckle set would’ve made this pop more.  Thanks for lookin. 

 

I hit submit a little too quick, like an idiot. Here’s the rest of the pictures

[battlemunky]

Another beautiful display of aesthetics and craftsmanship Sir. I love that brown with the white stitching.

[Bayou Bengal]

47 minutes ago, battlemunky said:

Another beautiful display of aesthetics and craftsmanship Sir. I love that brown with the white stitching.

thank you! When people are unsure of what Color combination to order, it’s my first recommendation. I really do love it. 

[noobleather]

Great work, as Battlemunkey said that colour with the stitching goes together really well together. Like the edging work and your stamping.

[AwlShucks]

Really nice looking. Crisp and good color.

[Bayou Bengal]

1 hour ago, noobleather said:

Great work, as Battlemunkey said that colour with the stitching goes together really well together. Like the edging work and your stamping.

 

47 minutes ago, AwlShucks said:

Really nice looking. Crisp and good color.

It was the first time I’d used this stamp.  Took some practice to get it halfway decent. I appreciate the kind words 

[Dwight]

Fine stuff, . . . need to be proud of that.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Bayou Bengal]

11 minutes ago, Dwight said:

Fine stuff, . . . need to be proud of that.

May God bless,

Dwight

Much appreciated.  That means a lot coming from you. 

[dikman]

Very nice indeed! Looks too good to wear and get scuffed.

Something I've wondered, I understand that the airbrush will give a nice uniform colour, but does it give the dye penetration into the leather that other applications do?

[Rhale]

Beautiful work! Not criticizing but wondering if on the Ruger it appears to be awful top heavy, or that it could easily fall out of the holster if the loop wasn’t on the hammer! Just curious!