Jedediah Westwood Posted March 12 Posted March 12 Ok gents, time to brag and show off, let’s see your cap and ball gun belt rigs. Trying to get a good design to make one for myself and just want some ideas and suggestions.
Rip Snorter Posted March 12 Posted March 12 See if you can get a look at Packing Iron by Richard Rattenbury. I gave away a set I made, and unfortunately the patterns as well.
Griff Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Nothing fancy, same belt, just different holster for the Patersons & 1851s.
Frontier Lone Rider Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Even though I shoot black powder, my rigs are the identical same. I shoot 5 1/2-inch Ruger Vaqueros in 44-40 for true black and 5 1/2-inch Ruger Vaqueros in 3 Special for smokeless. I have two rigs which are identical which can be used for both except for the bullet loops on the belt for the different calibers. I try to keep it simple. As-well-as this gives me an extra rig to loan out to folks just beginning our game. They are both Black Hills Leather, black Ringo style rigs with extra conchos.
Griff Posted March 14 Posted March 14 On 3/12/2025 at 8:54 PM, Rip Snorter said: Heck of a Randall or an excellent copy! Blackjack copy from abt 1996/7.
Rip Snorter Posted March 14 Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, Griff said: Blackjack copy from abt 1996/7. A unique design by a military officer - can't recall the name.
Erasmus Posted March 15 Posted March 15 Here's my rig. It might not be optimal, or fast, but it's mine I made the belt, the holster in the right, the screw knife, the screw knife pouch, the belt knife, the sheath, the badge backer, and the pouch. I used to keep my shotgun slide on this belt as well but have since taken to wearing it on a second belt. I like shooting Frontiersman and (despite CAS not being reenactment) I like trying to stick to what might have been plausible between 1860 and 1870 (my 1873 rifle notwithstanding).
watab kid Posted March 16 Posted March 16 enjoying seeing these ive wanted a rig for my C&Bs but just not gotten to it yet ,
Sebastian Blud Posted March 16 Posted March 16 I've been looking for belts in 2 to 2 1/2 with no loops. You guys got any leads on those? May have to contact Whyte Leatherworks and see if he can do something. Got a few of his belts already.
Erasmus Posted March 16 Posted March 16 I just bought a 2 inch latigo strap, skived the end, installed snaps, punched holes, and put on a buckle.
Sawhorse Kid Posted March 16 Posted March 16 3 hours ago, Sebastian Blud said: I've been looking for belts in 2 to 2 1/2 with no loops. You guys got any leads on those? May have to contact Whyte Leatherworks and see if he can do something. Got a few of his belts already. Have you considered making it yourself? Nice entry level leather project.
Griff Posted March 16 Posted March 16 5 hours ago, Sebastian Blud said: I've been looking for belts in 2 to 2 1/2 with no loops. You guys got any leads on those? May have to contact Whyte Leatherworks and see if he can do something. Got a few of his belts already. is your friend. El Paso Saddlery Blackpowder Belt, from the place that's nearly always the first place I look. I'd rather have the "Money Belt", and if you ask 'em if they'd make it w/o loops... the worst they can do is say "no".
Dapper Dave Posted March 19 Posted March 19 All I have is a holster, (just in case I do start to shoot cap and ball), for my Remington New Army copy. Made by a guy named Craig C. on another forum. I have the pistol with a Howell conversion cylinder in it right now, and this rig is mounted on a 45 cartridge belt made by a fella up in East Palestine, Ohio, but I was told it's probably a poor choice for SASS. Maybe when I get more matches under my belt I will branch out more.
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