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Post by AxeHandle on Aug 8, 2009 19:26:18 GMT -5
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Post by 2 Dogs on Aug 9, 2009 0:56:06 GMT -5
A really slick combination of the Keith #5 style sixgun with the more modern express style sixgun. A heavy duty 44 special for sure. You done good Axe boy!
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Post by bloodhound on Aug 9, 2009 8:00:04 GMT -5
VERY NICE...I LIKE THE BRASS BEAD UP FRONT...FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY..... ;D
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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 10, 2009 8:06:58 GMT -5
Wow. The picture on David's website didn't do that one justice. Really nice conversion and I like the hard-chrome. In fact, my current 44 Special project is going the same route, except I'm using brushed finish. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by Charger Fan on Aug 10, 2009 12:26:13 GMT -5
Man, I'm so glad that I haven't fallen into the custom gun trap yet...buying DW's & Sevilles is bad enough on the 'ol wallet. ;D
Great looking gun Axe, I bet that'll be a really nice shooter.
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Post by AxeHandle on Aug 10, 2009 13:32:34 GMT -5
Hey dude! Don't play that "woe is me" card here! I have seen the prices on those Sevilles and DWs. I don't have one because I can't afford them!  FWIW On this gun..... $20 down + picking up aluminum cans and cutting grass until dark after work for two months and I was there! ;D |
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Post by Charger Fan on Aug 10, 2009 15:27:28 GMT -5
Crap, the 'ol "woe is me" usually works flawlessly.  |
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Post by Mark Terry on Aug 10, 2009 22:06:34 GMT -5
Great gun, thank for sharing again.
I'm curious, any particular reason for steel and chrome? Why not stainless?
Is the front sight a one-off or a standard Clements piece? How's it attached?
How was all the "other stuff" removed from the side (I'm sure it said more than "Ruger Blackhawk" before)?
Thanks again,
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Post by AxeHandle on Aug 11, 2009 7:02:25 GMT -5
There are no stainless medium frame Blackhawks to work with. Don't know why David decided to use a stainless cylinder but I am sure that that drove the hard chroming the entire gun. I would expect the front sight to be an option for most anything he builds. The process for removing the original marking from the cyolinder frame is over my head too...  FWIW sent these pics to David... He asked for permission to use them on his web site... ;D |
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Post by Mark Terry on Aug 11, 2009 8:54:58 GMT -5
Sorry, totally missed the mid-frame part. This is a medium frame but not an old model but is a flat top, so was it a Lipsey's before? Maybe I should just ask what it was before? Super gun but you custom guys just get waaaaay ahead of us amateurs.....
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Post by AxeHandle on Aug 11, 2009 9:23:03 GMT -5
All it takes is a few extra bucks some good horse trading skills...
FWIW this is the original description of the gun from David's web site...
Here are the original specs posted on Dave's web site...
Ruger NM .357 Flattop converted to .44 Special. If you want the ultimate .44 Special, this is it.
Specs:
Stainless 6 shot oversize cyl. with recessed caseheads, unfluted
5 1/2" stainless Express barrel with barrel band front sight. Partridge style blade and gold bead blade included. Blades attach with small screw from side of sight base
Action job with 3# trigger, freewheeled cyl.
#5 base pin with lock screw
Cresent head ejector rod
Bisley gripframe, hammer, and trigger with gripframe converted to #5 configuration
Custom made antique micarta grips
Factory flattop rear sight with notch opened to .125" W
Action has been tightened and blocked for tight lockup
#5 logo engraved on topstrap
Receiver is remarked Ruger Blackhawk, caliber is engraved on side of barrel next to receiver
Matte hardchrome finish on all parts except sights and springs
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