Johnny Ringo rig

[MarshallDodge]

I am totally impressed. The cowboy that receives that is going to really enjoy it.

 

[Stevel]

That's great. Good luck with it.

 

[Lucky Derby]

Very nice!

 

[CraigC]

Thanks again for the kind words.

...how many hours does a piece of art like that take?

Every time I start one, I tell myself I'm going to log my time just to have a better idea of what I put into one. I often start it but never finish. Making a pattern can eat up a couple hours, depending on how involved it is. This one was based on Ghormley's pattern for the percussion Colt's, reshaped for the 6½" Single Six. Had to transfer it to file folder material and then make the Single Six pattern, so that was probably at least two hours but the pattern is reusable and changing barrel lengths isn't very difficult. Usually takes about an hour to lay out the pattern, cut it out, bevel the edges, do the line work and a single border stamp. This one took longer because I had to make sure my border stamping, concho and spots were all going to work together on the smaller pattern. I pre-punch all the holes for spots, conchos and stitching before the finish work begins. Didn't have to stitch a belt loop for this one but there's more leather to finish. Finish work has to be done in stages, allowing drying time. Perhaps an hour to apply three coats of dye, with drying time in between plus another hour for the final finish. I also spend a lot of time finishing and smoothing the inside. Maybe another hour for the spots and stitching. All in all, I probably have 10hrs in the holster. If I made another, it would be a couple hours quicker.

I had already made a belt by this pattern so it went quicker. About an hour to lay it out and cut it, punch all the holes and do the line work. Punching the holes for the spots and setting them takes some time. Probably about 4-5hrs for the belt but the material costs a lot more. My hourly rate is rather dismal and I'm really glad I don't have to depend on it for my next meal. I do this as a creative outlet and because I enjoy it.

 

[aarondhgraham]

I don't do bullet loops for .22 either.

I'm with you,,,
Too much trouble.

If a customer wants to pay the extra I will weave loops for rimfire,,,
But sewing that many is a "never gonna happen" thing for me.

I use the Tandy black powder bullet pouch for rimfire rigs,,,
All I did was widen the gusset by about a 1/2 inch,,,
It works perfect and holds about 250 rounds.

Nice job my friend,,,

Aarond

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[el Godfather]

Very nice.

Online boutique and international orders?

I know this is really for SAs but i want something spectacular like this for my Anaconda.

 

[JaxJim]

That is a beautiful rig! It's a work of art and your color work on the leather looks fantastic!

I'd be proud to wear that!