New rig for my ruger wrangler

[Hillbilly Hydrographics]

I enjoy working on every piece I make but after enough low key plain black and brown holsters and such I like to stretch my fingers a bit. Decided I'd make a complete custom rig for my ruger wrangler in between customer projects. I know there is some leather fans here so thought I'd share. Im doing 2 1/2 inch ranger style belt with alot of custom carving/tooling and a holster to match. Using some classic Sheridan style designs mixed with some of my wicked skulls. Here's what I got so far. Stencil phase carving and tooling phase and now I'm working on finishing before final assembly I'll post some finished pics once I get it all done.

 

[sparkyv]

Very nice preview. I look forward to seeing the finished work.

 

[doubleh]

on your skills. I'm more of a floral admirer than skulls but if that is what you like go for it.

 

[Hillbilly Hydrographics]

Got the holster done except for a final edge polishing. Hoping to have time tomorrow to start final assembly of the belt.

 

[Cokeman]

That’s pretty cool

 

[Electrod47]

Man, I'me jealous!!

 

[Armored farmer]

Wow.
I'm i.pressed.

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

Nicely done Sir!

 

[entropy]

Love the graphic; a trompe l' oeil skull with the Ruger logo, and very well executed, I might add.

 

[Hillbilly Hydrographics]

Thank you guys for the kind words. I'd say 75% of what I do is more low key edc gear. I enjoy making every piece I do but really get into complete custom builds where I can show a little more skill. I'll post the finished belt soon as I get the time to put it together.

 

[Speedo66]

The art is not my style, but the execution is fantastic.

Great work!

 

[Hillbilly Hydrographics]

Finally got the time to finish my belt for my ruger cowboy rig. Just got to put a final polish on everything and be ready for a test drive out back at the range. and I decided to add a business card slot on inside of belt as a ode to the original man in black Richard Boone as Paladin.

 

[Misplacedtexan]

Sweet!

 

[Miguel Loco]

Great work!

 

[Yamifrk]

I actually really like the skulls. The nod to Paladin puts it over the top, awesome work!!! I hope it works as good as it looks.

 

[Hillbilly Hydrographics]

Thank you guys. It was a really fun project to build. And makes me want to go outside and start calling out the dang squirrels for a showdown it's way more rig then my little wrangler needs so I'm shopping around waiting on the right deal for a 357 blackhawk. Something a little more deserving of such a rig.