Texas Law Enforcement rig

[nyeti]

I commissioned Alex at American Classic Gunleather to build a highly traditional old school Texas "Ranger" style rig for my engraved Colt Combat Elite 1911. I made several requests that Alex did an exceptional job of turning into reality in leather art. The holster is unique. Two traditional styles of holsters in the Southwest are favorites of mine and I asked Alex to combine them. The AW Brill style and the Texas Jockstrap. Small requests were a bit more than traditional coverage of the trigger guard and full protection of the rear sights. The holster is about perfect in execution of what I envisioned in blending of these styles into a unique look. I wanted full floral covering. No pictures I could ever take will do the carving Justice on the entire holster and belt rig. I also wanted to incorporate a Texas prison inmate made four piece buckle set. I think it came out great and cannot wait to find occasion to place my Cinco Peso Prison made badge on it and wear it. Overall, the execution, materials, quality and very timely delivery and communication was excellent and I now own an heirloom piece of leather. Next step.....the 1911 will be on its way to Steve Morrison at MARS Armament so it functions as good as it looks.

 

[dougb1946]

That is pretty. Gun and leather. I've done just enough leather work to really recognize superior work, and that is.

 

[Glashaus]

Very nice rig!

 

[okiegtrider]

Great looking rig! Well worthy of showing it off here. Thanks for sharing it.

Nice companion to this one I remember you posting last year.

 

[les.b]

I must concur with my esteemed colleagues , that is as fine a piece of work as you could ask for. Thanks for sharing with us.

Best Regards, Les

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Glad You are happy Darryl,I put a TON of Work into that Rig.There is over 10hrs of Carving on the Belt alone.I never thought that I would make something like this 2 Years ago when I started Leatherworking,Thanks for challenging me with this One....It's the only way to get better.

 

[jimmyj]

Bring on the Bar-BQ !

 

[Kansasgunner]

Very classy rig!

 

[rednichols]

Mea culpa to the OP, I had my holstorian's hat on during my posts, and thoughtlessly hijacked your thread.

 

[Watchdog]

I commissioned Alex at American Classic Gunleather to build a highly traditional old school Texas "Ranger" style rig for my engraved Colt Combat Elite 1911. I made several requests that Alex did an exceptional job of turning into reality in leather art. The holster is unique.

I love great leatherwork. Are there any photographs of the holster/rig? I'd love to see what it looks like. I'm about ready for some new custom leather, myself...just at the stage of looking at different styles/makers now.

 

[nyeti]

Mea culpa to the OP, I had my holstorian's hat on during my posts, and thoughtlessly hijacked your thread.

Thanks Red. As a fellow holstorian I get that part. It is why I have bought so many of your old holsters as they are part of our history. Alex is doing a great job trying to build rigs to keep holster history alive in an age of kydex and synthetics.

Additional detail picture.

 

[Watchdog]

Additional detail picture.

Wow! What a rig! Simply gorgeous. What width is the belt? And of course, now I want to see photos of the pistol, too...it looks beautiful. Are those fire-blued screws? Thanks for the photo!

 

[les.b]

Thanks so much for getting this wonderful thread back!!!

Really nice work by Alex, and a real treat to see the detail work involved in his carving skills. Nice design of both the holster/ belt, and the floral pattern of the carving. It will only look better with time and wear!!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[nyeti]

Wow! What a rig! Simply gorgeous. What width is the belt? And of course, now I want to see photos of the pistol, too...it looks beautiful. Are those fire-blued screws? Thanks for the photo!

The belt is a 1.75" so it can get through loops if I want, but it is set up to go over another belt. Yep, those screws are fire blued. The stocks are likely going in the safe and some faux Ivory or Ebony with some Texas stars in them for working. I love the base gun and engraving.....but, someone put a bunch of unfitted old 1911 parts into the gun. To make the pistol "working" reliable, Steve Morrison will work his magic. Steve has built numerous working 1911's for me that I have trusted my life to, as well as those I have been tasked with protecting (used 1911's extensively for VIP protection work). The goal is for this whole thing to be "functional" to use for working special events and details.

Thanks for all the kind words. Alex really poured himself into this rig and it is far more beautiful in person than photo's could ever do justice.

 

[nyeti]

Here it is with the Cinco Peso badge also made in Huntsville Prison. If someone can blow this picture up it is a bit more detailed.

 

[Iggy]

I'll say it again. That's finer than frog's fur.

Very very nice work.

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

Enjoy!!!! Wear it and enjoy it!!

 

[Watchdog]

Great looking rig! Well worthy of showing it off here. Thanks for sharing it.

Nice companion to this one I remember you posting last year.

I like the open toe design of this one a lot.

 

[Streetdog262]

Very nice.

 

[old bear]

Sweet set up​