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Post by Lee Martin on Sept 22, 2014 18:41:08 GMT -5
Five years ago I decided to document a single-action build (that thread can be found here and on the Ruger Forum). My intent was to photograph each step, explain the processes, and use personal favorites throughout. Those favorites included the .44 Special, an Old Model Blackhawk, and Cary Chapman grips. Until now, the only thing missing was the leather. Sticking with the favorites theme, I called Mike Barranti. And being a .44 Special, it only seemed fitting to order his Elmer Keith No.5 (Lawrence 120 style with floral carving). The engraved Hank Sloan he made for the Buffalo Seville brought that project to a close. Similarly, this No.5 officially rounds out my photo-essay 44. Oh, and one last touch. A custom gun and custom leather deserves custom brass..... -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time"
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Post by Doc Barranti on Sept 22, 2014 19:42:46 GMT -5
Looks great with your sixgun, Lee! I really wish I could have delivered that one in person like we did the Hank Sloan, but hope to get together soon for a visit!
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Post by 2 Dogs on Sept 22, 2014 19:51:21 GMT -5
Who the heck is Callshot?
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Post by frankenfab on Sept 22, 2014 21:56:59 GMT -5
Who the heck is Callshot? I haven't been around here long, but, it seems he's a guy who has trouble with math? That's an awesome rig, though! frank
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Post by maxcactus on Sept 22, 2014 22:11:06 GMT -5
Stunning display of functional art, from both of you gentlemen. We truly are living in the golden age of sixgun and leathersmiths. Very envious here.
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Post by ezekiel38 on Sept 22, 2014 22:45:04 GMT -5
I 2nd what Maxcactus said^.
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cmillard
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Post by cmillard on Sept 23, 2014 7:25:24 GMT -5
lee, your project is a work of art. using cary chapman's grips and the barranti holster make this a fine project
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Post by sixshot on Sept 23, 2014 9:36:55 GMT -5
Awesome gun, leather, stocks, cartridge slide, everything is amazing, I do wonder if the brass might be a bit "tight"...
Dick
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Post by callshot on Sept 23, 2014 12:06:20 GMT -5
Lee, is that a gun you shoot or is it a party gun for display only? I've tested some of the brass and they do shoot. It all looks very nice. Another project well done. Steve
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