BUNKHOUSE RAMBLINGS

JD Alan · August 30, 2010, 09:43:18 AM

Nothin real fancy here. I made myself a Wild Bunch rig, using 8-10 W&C russett, a sale piece. They have 2 applications of Neatsfoot, and nothing else at this point.

The belt is 2 inch, using an Al Stholman buckle. For the holster I used a Slowhand Bob pattern that I added a good sized drop to. (thanks Robby). The holster is a little thin for me, because I didn't line it. I have two Chicago screws on it. The one on top is a tension adjuster. The one on the bottom is a stop. I have a piece of tubing on it, and the barrel rests on it. The gun was dropping down farther than I wanted it to.

I found an idea for a mag holder I liked that works pretty well. They are easy to make and don't require sewing. I showed the front and back of the ones on the belt. 8-10 is a bit heavy for these mag holders, but I wanted to keep the color the same on all the pieces.

I've made three sizes of mag holder, depending on the width of the belt. The two other sizes are the ones on top. I made them out of 6/7. I used this rig Saturday for a shoot and it worked real well.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · August 30, 2010, 09:49:58 AM

Well done JD, this rig looks like it would get the job done, it looks great all around, that extra drop you get with the holster will make grabbing your gun a little easier, thanks for the look see and sharing with us pard.

tEN wOLVES

SGT John Chapman · August 30, 2010, 10:10:23 AM

I was just E-Mailed Pics By Gringo Jack,...The Implement Straps and Vent Cover I posted Pics of earlier are in place and lookin good,.....

Dalton Masterson · August 30, 2010, 10:17:42 AM

Good job gents!
JD, that rig looks really good! Way to go.
KT and BB, nice work!

Good work on those peashooter parts Sarge. Is that Gringo Jacks? Why has he not brought it over to our range??

BTW, in the video you posted, that may be me in the background at the loading table. The one in the black hat. The one in the gray is my dad at one of his first shoots.

DM

SGT John Chapman · August 30, 2010, 10:32:20 AM

Yup he just got it done, so look out, he now has a fully equiped, fully Operable, Mountain Howitzer,....I did the first and last on it,.... I cut the cheek pieces and the trail out of some BIG blocks of oak and then did the straps and vent cover.....

I had to look at the video again,...I think it is you...

Boothill Bob · August 30, 2010, 10:39:12 AM

Very beutiful rig JD

I have to make me one to. Just make things for outher folks

Marshal Will Wingam · August 30, 2010, 10:55:40 AM

That's a cool rig, JD. Nice work. It looks like it'll do you well. The extra drop on the holster is nice, especially if you wear your belt high. Good-looking mag holders.

Thanks for the pics, SGT. That cannon looks mighty fine. The cover and straps really complement the piece. I love the ironwork on it, too.

Johnny McCrae · August 30, 2010, 11:58:07 AM

Howdy JD,

Great job on the Wild Bunch rig! Looks like you put a lot of thought into it. By the way what did you use for finish?

JD Alan · August 30, 2010, 11:58:55 AM

Thanks for the positive comments guys, I appreciate it. I've been making some holsters and belts for other people lately, but nothing special or worthy in my opinion of posting pictures.

If there is a video floating around with Dalton and his dad shooting I'd like to see that

Johnny, all I've done so far is put a couple of coats of Neatsfoot on all the pieces. I think I'm going to put on a couple more coats, then go from there.

SGT John Chapman · August 30, 2010, 12:04:34 PM

They were in the background of my video at the loading table,....
Daltons at the table and his Dad moves in and out in the grey hat.....

http://www.youtube.com/user/GMG268?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/fa7eLp-zsO8

JD Alan · August 30, 2010, 12:07:17 PM

Thanks Sarge, and I enjoyed the pictures of the cannon and your work.

SGT John Chapman · August 30, 2010, 12:13:00 PM

Likewise,....That's a dang nice looking wild bunch rig there Sir,...

Dalton Masterson · August 30, 2010, 03:03:33 PM

For JD...
http://www.cascity.com/dalton-masterson-platte-valley-gunslingers/812/

http://www.cascity.com/burning-down-the-general-store-dalton-masterson/509/

http://www.cascity.com/tearing-up-the-fort-dalton-masterson/505/

Had a few issues on the last one....
DM

Dalton Masterson · August 30, 2010, 03:10:10 PM

JD, check out the bunkhouse thread....
DM

GunClick Rick · August 30, 2010, 04:19:23 PM

Dadburn you Dalton,you hollered get out of the street and i got up from my chair and started to run outside.....

Dalton Masterson · August 30, 2010, 04:22:06 PM

Rick, you werent supposed to look. It says its for JD......

As my wife says, say the line with gusto.....

And I am glad it got you some excercise today!
DM

buckskin billy · August 30, 2010, 04:55:27 PM

real nice knife john made for you k.t. i sure do like that bear jaw bone handle. his work is awesome.

good looking wild bunch rig jd. i have one i am about to start on for a guy i'll be happy if it comes out half as good as yours

Arizona Cattleman · August 30, 2010, 06:43:25 PM

JD you hit that one out of the park, great job.

AC

Cliff Fendley · August 30, 2010, 06:51:52 PM

Thanks for sharing the pics of the cannon.

JD. great job on that rig, nice way to do the mag holders.

GunClick Rick · August 30, 2010, 07:42:59 PM

NIce set JD,i don't know nothin about Wild Bunch,but if i did i'd like to have a set like that!