okie45
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Post by okie45 on Oct 13, 2017 9:45:01 GMT -5
Good Morning everybody. This is my first post so bear with me if I ain't got this image posting thing figured out yet. Been creeping around here for a while and figured it was time to post something. This is my first custom and it won't be my last. Just a basic Bowen Nimrod in 45 Colt. The stocks are birdseye maple done by Rob Rowen. So far I've worked up a Leadheads 335 WLN and a 300 xtp both being pushed by 296. The plan is to shoot a whitetail with each load this season. Overkill for sure on our little Oklahoma deer. As soon as work slows down a little I have a 320 LFN mold from Veral that I'm gonna cast up and the try to stretch it's legs out to 100 yards. Also I sent my order form off to David Clements yesterday. Gonna have him build me a 32-20 on a New Vaquero with a set of his Pre War Smith and Wesson sights. Sounds cliche but the world of custom guns is a deep rabbit hole but man is it worth it.  |
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Post by coldtriggerfinger on Oct 13, 2017 9:52:00 GMT -5
Okie 45 ; Welcome to the Single Action forum.
I couldn't see the pic but, it sounds like a great revolver. Is it a 5 or 6 shot ?
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Post by eskimo36 on Oct 13, 2017 9:54:48 GMT -5
Welcome from a fellow okie. This bunch of enablers will help you spend your money. Sounds like you are off to a good start with the Nimrod and Clements gun.
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okie45
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Post by okie45 on Oct 13, 2017 9:55:07 GMT -5
It's a 5 shot sorry bout the pic i'm trying to do this from my phone. I'm about to figure this out i hope.
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Post by okie45 on Oct 13, 2017 9:58:30 GMT -5
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Post by princeout on Oct 13, 2017 10:02:58 GMT -5
Welcome from another Okie!
No pics yet but sounds like a really nice 45. Rob's grips and Hamilton's work are both exceptional!
Where abouts in the state are you?
Tim
Kinda in the middle....
Pics now! Really nice!
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okie45
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Post by okie45 on Oct 13, 2017 10:11:17 GMT -5
Princeout I'm up in south western creek county, little spec on rt 66 called Depew.
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Post by princeout on Oct 13, 2017 10:19:45 GMT -5
Commuted from Shawnee to Tulsa for several years. Used 66 some when 44 got too boring!
Tim
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okie45
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Post by okie45 on Oct 13, 2017 10:26:47 GMT -5
I hear ya on that. I drive down to the city for work and it's a solid hour with good traffic. I'm about 45 mins from Shawnee. I used to hang out down there quite a bit. Wife also has family there to.
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Post by kings6 on Oct 13, 2017 10:46:46 GMT -5
The only trouble with opening your hand with a Bowen Nimrod with Rowen grips is where do you go from there! Tough to climb higher than the top and that gun is about the top in my mind. Wldcome aboard ans watch out, there are a bunch of guys here that are REL good at helping you spend your hard earned dollars.
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okie45
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Post by okie45 on Oct 13, 2017 10:58:26 GMT -5
Oh i've got some ideas on what i want. Been stockpiling Rugers for a few years now and have a pretty good idea where i'm gonna go from here. One things for sure Rowen will be doing all my grips. His contouring and the slight palm swell he put on these feel amazing and they are a pleasure to shoot with. Not to mention they look amazing!
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Post by magnumwheelman on Oct 13, 2017 11:00:42 GMT -5
nice looking gun... love the lighter colored grips on the blued guns... welcome
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Post by whitworth on Oct 13, 2017 11:02:03 GMT -5
That looks awesome! Welcome to the site! Yes, this custom obsession is strong one and you will find that we are a group of enablers. You've been forewarned.  |
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Post by newrugersafan on Oct 13, 2017 11:07:40 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. That is a beautiful handgun....nothing basic about that.
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Post by Snyd on Oct 13, 2017 11:16:49 GMT -5
"JUST a basic Bowen Nimrod.."  ? With Rowen grips to boot?! Fantastic! I concur, along with many others, regarding Robs grips. Welcome to the site! |
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Maybe this time.....
? With Rowen grips to boot?! Fantastic! I concur, along with many others, regarding Robs grips. Welcome to the site!