Horizontal Shoulder Rig with Progress Pics

[Josh Ashman]

I just finished up this horizontal shoulder rig for a Ruger SR9. It's built out of 8 oz HO and dyed with a mix of Fiebings brown tones that were all dumped into ths same container some time ago (very scientific, I know  ). finish process is my typical, NF oil then M&G cut 50/50 with water. I do oil the straps quite heavily while going very lightly on the holster and mag pouch. 

All the best, Josh

[dakotawolf]

That looks REALLY good!  Thanks for taking the time to post it and provide some pics from along the way.  

[chuck123wapati]

Nice job I really like the color. 

[Josh Ashman]

Thanks guys! Have a great day folks! 

[chiefjason]

Looks great.  So far I've only done vertical shoulder holsters.  

Do you have any issue with the 8oz getting squeaky?  I went to 5 oz straps and they have been much quieter.  

[Scoutmom103]

nice

 

[Josh Ashman]

On 9/11/2020 at 3:17 PM, chiefjason said:

Looks great.  So far I've only done vertical shoulder holsters.  

Do you have any issue with the 8oz getting squeaky?  I went to 5 oz straps and they have been much quieter.  

Thanks Chief! I oil the straps pretty heavy and haven't had any issues once reported back. The only similar rig I've built for myself is out of horse and it hasn't done any squeaking either. Not sure how different the cow would be. 

Thank you too ScoutMom! 

Have a great day everybody! 

[Forester]

Hi Josh

Beautiful work as always, i always struggle with the finish on my projects, i use Tan Kote, you said you use M&G cut 50/50 with water, is that a finish?

Forester

[Josh Ashman]

2 hours ago, Forester said:

Hi Josh

Beautiful work as always, i always struggle with the finish on my projects, i use Tan Kote, you said you use M&G cut 50/50 with water, is that a finish?

Forester

Thanks Forester! It's a "homemade" finish. I'm not sure if they sell it in the UK or if it's the same formula that they sell here, but it's just Mop & Glo floor finish mixed approximately half and half with water. I mix it together in a large container (empty ice cream bucket) and mostly I'll dunk a piece in and then shake off the excess. I also try to spread out, or wipe off any drips when I initially remove the piece from the bucket of finish. Once it's dry I'll usually wipe a little glycerin saddle soap or for something I want to be "stiff" Kiwi neutral boot polish on it to make he item smell like "leather" and not a clean kitchen floor.  On some large items I'll use a scrap of shearling and wipe it on. Being cut with water it isn't too hard to get a streak free finish but dunking is easier and gets the finish everywhere. I've tried Tan Kote, Resolene, Leather Balm and assorted other finishes with mixed results but always go back to the Mop and Glo mix. It's cheap, readily available and it works for me. 

All the best, Josh

[garypl]

Agree with Josh - Mop & Glo or Pledge for finish cut 50/50 with distilled water is a great finish!