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Originally Posted by bettis1
Modifying a trigger guard like that was commonly done by Bill Jordan. I wouldn't be at all surprised that some lawmen imitated him.
Close examination should be able to determine whether the thinning was done intentionally or by wear over time.
Bob
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raljr1's Registered Magnum was refinished at some point. I've seen at least one PPD .44 that was also refinished. Both looked like the trigger guard was relieved on the left side.
If there was significant holster wear on the left of the trigger guard from the holster's metal retainer I suspect the way to handle that during polish would be to grind down and smooth out the spot. When done it would look like it was purposely relieved.
It is just one of those things that makes you go hmmmm...why was something done. Was it done to improve perceived performance by an owner in the past or was it to take care of a cosmetic issues. Who knows, it is to bad some of our old treasures can't talk.