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Post by Heavy C on Oct 12, 2009 19:02:23 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Oct 12, 2009 19:46:45 GMT -5
Excellent! Beautiful implementation of a forum member's personal tastes... Alan's work speaks for itself but somebody did take a fine set of pictures.... Think we could arrange some photography training for Kings6? Can't wait for that range report! ;D
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Post by kings6 on Oct 12, 2009 20:06:57 GMT -5
You know, Zeus even offered to mail me one of his spare cameras today!  |
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papa
.30 Stingray
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Post by papa on Oct 12, 2009 20:26:28 GMT -5
Wow, damn nice dude!!
Papa
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Post by Heavy C on Oct 12, 2009 22:01:04 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Axe I appreciate the guidance you gave me with how to post pics.
A little more about what Alan did...
Trigger job
Chamfered the cylinder
Bowen rear
Got rid of the end shake
Belt Mtn base pin
New front sight
He is currently working on a 327 Fed. Mag conversion utilizing a Blackhawk 357 mag that had also seen its better days. I'm really looking forward to seeing that project finalized.
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Post by sugarriver on Oct 13, 2009 7:23:50 GMT -5
How did he fit the grips? You send a tracing of your hand?
Pete
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c.r.
.30 Stingray
"I mainly just know about possums."
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Post by c.r. on Oct 13, 2009 7:42:05 GMT -5
HeavyC,
very classy gun. the chamfered cylinder is a real nice touch. Alan does do great work. I also think the straight taper barrel "balances" the gun out better. It just looks right.
congratulations,
c.r.
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Oct 13, 2009 8:43:40 GMT -5
Outstanding!
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Post by Markbo on Oct 13, 2009 12:16:39 GMT -5
Just beautiful. He sets the bar high, doesn't he?
I am curious too about the grip frame alteration... exactly what did he do?
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Post by Heavy C on Oct 13, 2009 13:47:36 GMT -5
How did he fit the grips? You send a tracing of your hand? Pete When I took the pistols to him and we discussed the projects he mention altering the grip frame. I complained about the flare of standard grips and just the fit of the grip frame in my hand. When we touched base later on he asked if I wanted him to make the change to the frame. I told him to go for it. He basically rounded off the two corners at the bottom of the frame and then fit the grips to the new shape of the frame. If you'll notice the picture that shows the bottom of the grip the grip panels are flat all the way down. It fits my hand very nicely...almost as if he had traced an outline of my hand. The man is talented beyond words. I appreciate all the nice comments. It means a lot coming from this bunch. I've been lurking around for some time now and have sat in awe at the beautiful pieces shown here. The fact that you guys know exactly what went into it and can appreciate it means a lot. |
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Post by Markbo on Oct 13, 2009 15:48:18 GMT -5
.... If you'll notice the picture that shows the bottom of the grip the grip panels are flat all the way down.... Hmmmm... I can't say I have ever felt a sixgun grip with flat sides. Even the Ruger Bisley rounds out after about the top 1/3. I might have to wander over there and do a test fit. ;D |
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Post by Bowenbuilt on Oct 13, 2009 16:07:59 GMT -5
I love those grips, I guess I have a soft spot for maple. That front sight is the bomb also. Excellent and purtyful too! And not a single toe in any of those pictures. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Heavy C on Oct 13, 2009 20:56:00 GMT -5
Well Markbo I had not either, but they feel good. I don't know if that is what is considered a gunfighter grip. I had read a description of gunfighter grips and it stated that they don't flare out at the bottom. Dunno  Bowenbuilt thanks for the kind words. I'm pretty partial to that gold bead front sight. It's extra nice on dark backgrounds. Do you guys ever get together for some shooting with other members from here? |
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Post by Markbo on Oct 15, 2009 12:13:24 GMT -5
Certainly, and not near often enough! You ever make it down Houston way, you give me a holler and we'll head to the range!
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Post by Heavy C on Oct 15, 2009 12:35:37 GMT -5
Will do. I have a brother that lives in Houston up by Memorial Park. I'll let you know next time I head down that way. Thanks!
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