Post by oregon45 on Jul 8, 2015 22:06:10 GMT -5
So I've got a 4 5/8" Ruger 45 Flattop, stainless, that I bought for use a packin' pistol; I've since decided on an FA 97 in 45 Colt to fill that niche. That leaves me with this stubby-barreled 45 Flattop. Here's my thinking:
Bowen will get the nod for the project, as I've used him before and I'm in no hurry. Here's my tentative plan:
Receiver work:
Standard action job with "deluxe" upgrade
Install Bisley hammer
Install nitre blued pins
Lightweight scallops
Bowen Target rear sight
Cylinder work:
Retain factory 6-shot cylinder, alter cylinder throats if needed
Black powder chamfer
Barrel work:
Install quick-taper round barrel, finish at 10" (I may be talked down to 7.5" in the end, but for now I'm thinking "go long or go home!"
)
Install target-length ejector rod and housing
Install Patridge blade front sight, black serrated face
Grips are already taken care of: synthetic ivory by Bob Leskovec:
Thoughts? Suggestions? Anything I'm missing? The intended use of this gun is fun. Practicality plays no part in it, nor does considerations of economy, efficiency or expediency
Bowen will get the nod for the project, as I've used him before and I'm in no hurry. Here's my tentative plan:
Receiver work:
Standard action job with "deluxe" upgrade
Install Bisley hammer
Install nitre blued pins
Lightweight scallops
Bowen Target rear sight
Cylinder work:
Retain factory 6-shot cylinder, alter cylinder throats if needed
Black powder chamfer
Barrel work:
Install quick-taper round barrel, finish at 10" (I may be talked down to 7.5" in the end, but for now I'm thinking "go long or go home!"
)Install target-length ejector rod and housing
Install Patridge blade front sight, black serrated face
Grips are already taken care of: synthetic ivory by Bob Leskovec:
Thoughts? Suggestions? Anything I'm missing? The intended use of this gun is fun. Practicality plays no part in it, nor does considerations of economy, efficiency or expediency
