Don Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Here are two gun rigs that I just finished. The bigger one is a 454 Casull (big gun) and the other is for a Judge 410 pistol by Taurus. I like making gun belts and holsters...its a good break from saddles occasionally...definitely not my speciallty. Feel free to critique away...especially the real holster makers in the group, I would love to here what you guys think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipj Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Your work looks like a "real holster maker". SkipJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin King Report post Posted October 1, 2007 those look real nice don. Are they hand stitched or machine? If they are machine, what kind do you use? I curious because my machine leaves presser foot and feed dog marks, even with presure as low as it'll go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Kevin, Both the machines in my shop are Ferdco. I have a 440R baby bull and a pro 2000. My 440R used to leave marks as well, but I guess after a few years of using it, it now stitches with minimal marking. I need to get a narrow pressure foot for my 2000 because it does leave marks if the leather is even slightly damp. These rigs were stitched on my 440R and it didn't leave any more of a mark than I could rub out. The machine marks are still a problem I am trying to solve. Thanks for your coments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gray Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Not a holster maker, but the leatherwork looks nice and clean to me. Well done! --Gray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted October 2, 2007 Those are about the nicest set of gun rigs I've seen. Congratulations, and two thumbs way up. BTW, what dye and finish are you using for these? I love the deep brown color and the smooth satin finish. Just beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris B Report post Posted October 2, 2007 NICE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Report post Posted October 2, 2007 Abn, These are built with Wickett and Craig Chestnut skirting leather. The only thing on them is a light coat of oil and then a bit of Skidmores leather creame for that broke in feel and color. That is all I used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted October 2, 2007 Wow -- doesn't get much nicer than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim M Report post Posted October 2, 2007 Very very nice, Don. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceGibson Report post Posted October 3, 2007 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey Report post Posted October 3, 2007 I likes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
