Some recent stuff

[Irish Dave]

Don't get to post as much as I'd like these days, but thought I'd add a photo or two of some items I've been working on lately.

First is a set of gull or "dove" wing straps I made up this week in a modified fish scale design as a door prize for the NCOWS Nationals next week in Evansville, IN:

[Irish Dave]

Then there's this pair of shoulder rigs (right and left hand) for a customer in NE.
These fit 5.5" R-M conversions.

Thanks for taking a look.

[Gun Butcher]

Dave , your shoulder rigs are always top shelf. Really well executed. I really like the straps. the color is right on.

How do you size your straps if you don't mind me asking.

[amin ledbetter]

The Shoulder holster are way cool Dave! Them fitting two Richard Mason converted pistols with 5.5 barrels is even cooler! 

I wish I could go to NCOWS meet next week! Just can't swing the cost right now! To many irons in the fire that need my finances more! If ya see Trap Torrance down there Dave, tell em Tim said hey!

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

  As always Dave, your work speaks for itself, very professional, and beautiful at the same time your customer in NE should be a happy pard for sure, and any one that gets those spur straps will also be happy, beautiful work all around Dave.


              tEN wOLVES 

[GunClick Rick]

I got alot of respect for folks that do work and donate thier works,nice texture on those straps too.Good on you Mr. Irish~~

Them shoulder rigs actually look comfortable to wear.

[Irish Dave]

Thankee kindly, pards, for the nice words.


1) Gun Butcher: Well, kinda like a belt actually. I set them up to fit the average foot/boot and make that the center hole. Then add one bigger and one smaller. Generally works out fine that way.
2) Amin: I'm sorry you can't make it, too. Would be nice to chat in person. I'm sure I'll see Trap and will say "howdy" for you.
3) 10W: As always, many thanks for the kindnesses.
4) GunClick: Actually, folks tell me they're very comfortable. I made a few for myself and have to agree with them (if I do say so myself.  ) The part I like best is that they actually position the revolver where it should go -- in the hollow between the arm and chest, when your arm is at your side. And they conceal nicely there too when under a coat etc.

[Johnny McCrae]

Howdy Dave,
Beautiful work! Nicely done and very professional looking! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[KidTerico]

Irish Dave some really nice holsters your showing. KT

[Missouri Half Breed]

Dave those ore ausom rigs im trying to make a holster rig to fit a 58 like that to make it look like the flamed of hell holster but i gave up .my good friend Whill GH said wjen hes done with the hand of god rige hell start on Charley Prince rige How Ausom its my favoeit rig but forard . i know they an'y sass leagle but i dont care those will be mine for my own use. ya never know might have to move fast on harse back and keep them politiaions in check but all said verry good rigs verry profsnell.
M>H>B

[santee]

Great job!

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Beautiful work, Dave. Those shoulder rigs are really fine. The color is beautiful. The dove wings look good. Do you have a close-up of the fish scale pattern?

[Irish Dave]

Marshal Will:

Not an extreme closeup, but do have this, if it helps.
The strap on the bottom shows the correct orientation. The top one is upside down in the photo.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Thanks, Dave. That's exactly what I wanted to see. Much appreciated. That's a good look.

[JD Alan]

Dave, you work is really outstanding. I love those shoulder holsters, and I agree that it's really great to see someone make a quality product to give it away; it shows real class!

Thanks for the great pictures!

[cowboywc]

Howdy Dave
Great work.
WC

[Irish Dave]

Thanks to all for the kind words. They're much appreciated -- especially coming from the many outstanding craftsmen in this crowd.