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Post by oregon45 on Dec 26, 2012 22:19:15 GMT -5
I'm starting to zero in on what I want done on my Ruger Flattop 45 Colt, stainless, 4 5/8". It's going to Bowen for the work, and I'm thinking about having him apply his "light weight" style scalloping on the receiver.
Anyone have pics of a revolver so modified? Opinions on how it would look on a Flattop? How does it affect opening the reloading gate? Thanks in advance.
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Post by wildwillalaska on Dec 27, 2012 5:20:39 GMT -5
Sorry, cannot help with a pick on a flat-top, but here is my little 45 ACP/LC on a new Vaquero. I really like the scalloping a lot on every gun I have seen--including a few regular blackhawk framed big-bore conversions.  |
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Post by AxeHandle on Dec 27, 2012 8:14:30 GMT -5
My 500L Nimrod came with scallops.   |
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Post by mike454 on Dec 27, 2012 8:58:36 GMT -5
Here it is on a flattop bisley.  |
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Post by whitworth on Dec 27, 2012 9:01:50 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Dec 27, 2012 9:22:57 GMT -5
While I'll accept the fact that the scallops do reduce weight, for me I see them as more of a style exercise. Personal preference is the driver. For me I'd never turn down a deal on a custom with scallops but don't know that I'd ever pay someone to do it.
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Post by jayhawker on Dec 27, 2012 10:15:34 GMT -5
I like it on a custom. However, on the Ruger it is more cosmetic than anything, as Bowen can not scallop the frame rails due to serial number placement. This depends on the individual smith's FFL license. If licensed as a "manufacturer" the may remove and replace the serial number. If not a manufacturer, they can not.
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Post by bushog on Dec 27, 2012 11:10:42 GMT -5
Just looks good!  |
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Post by whitworth on Dec 27, 2012 11:13:39 GMT -5
Just looks good! Yes indeed! |
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Post by AxeHandle on Dec 27, 2012 13:01:15 GMT -5
Scallops, Ribs, flutes, horn... Is our plate full of decisions or what?  |
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Post by CraigC on Dec 27, 2012 13:29:06 GMT -5
No idea how it works but it looks great!!!
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Post by maxcactus on Dec 27, 2012 15:49:40 GMT -5
Like a banded barrel, I think they both look great and identify the piece as a true custom gun. I hoped the scalloping would possibly function as a rest for the offside thumb??
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Post by AxeHandle on Dec 27, 2012 16:01:51 GMT -5
Does look like a some sort of rest for a thumb doesn't it! Stick your thumb up there and hold that beast down! FWIW I'm not sticking my thumb up there on my 500L.  |
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Post by wildwillalaska on Dec 27, 2012 16:14:10 GMT -5
I think the scalloped frame and banded barrel are not only sexy--but most importantly, they add "BALANCE" to the gun. And we all know balance is the absolute paramount consideration for any custom.
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Post by squawberryman on Dec 27, 2012 16:17:27 GMT -5
Horn grips of chocolate with blonde streaks or blonde with chocolate streaks, goodness gracious
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