Troy Menix was born in West Texas and raised on the Fuller Brothers Ranch between Snyder and Post. His father, the foreman of the 36-section ranch, was a true perfectionist—a trait that deeply influenced Troy and laid the foundation for his strong attention to detail. 

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During his time on the Fuller Ranch, Troy also day-worked for surrounding ranches. When he wasn’t working cattle he enjoyed hunting, fishing, snow skiing, team roping, saddle bronc riding, and competing in ranch rodeos, particularly in ranch bronc riding. 

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After high school, Troy set out to make his first pair of spurs when his budget wouldn’t allow him to purchase the ones he really wanted. That project sparked something deeper. He went on to build buckles for his headstall, bits, and a belt buckle. As fellow cowboys began to notice his craftsmanship, requests for custom gear quickly followed. 

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In 2007, Troy took his first engraving class in Alpine, Texas, studying under Johnny Weyerts. For years, he engraved intermittently as time allowed, but around 2020 he began to focus on engraving more seriously. Since then, he has trained with respected master engravers including Otto Carter, Jeff Parke, and Wes Griffith. 

Today, Troy engraves firearms as well as his own handmade knives, bits, buckles, and spurs. His work is known for its precision and dedication, often requiring well over 100 hours to complete a single one-of-a-kind piece. 

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In January 2026, Troy was honored with the Emerging Artist Award from the Firearms Engravers Guild of America (FEGA). At the annual convention in Las Vegas, he also earned Best Use of Borders and placed second in Engravers’ Choice for a firearm—recognition awarded for his engraved Colt 1911. 

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Troy resides on a small ranch near Snyder, Texas, with his wife, Rachael, where he continues to pursue his craft with the same dedication and attention to detail that began on the ranch. ​