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Richard,
You got to know I'm liken that one for sure...…
I carry an engraved sidearm quite often.
To the nay sayers & nervous ol' nellies...I say, life is too short to worry
about losing a sidearm in a dust-up...No hand wringin here. Gees...…..
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Back when I was doing business,
I carried this custom stainless Gov't Model for several years....
Carried this one often,
till I built that 'Outdoorsmanlock' here some time back.
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...I carry an engraved sidearm quite often...
...till I built that 'Outdoorsmanlock' here some time back.
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I would probably be carrying that ODL as well.  It is one of my favorite modified guns on the forum.
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WOW! Absolutely Beautiful!
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I'm not a fan of engraved guns, at least not to the extent that yours is engraved, but I have to admit it is beautiful work. Maybe some of the best engraving I've seen, gun or otherwise.
While I, personally, wouldn't want to carry a gun like that, I see no problem with you carrying it if that's what suits you.
And I agree with those who say that it deserves some custom leather gear, maybe something along the lines of what some Texas Rangers have been known to use.
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"I Mean Business!" - a 3" 13-2 Engraved to Carry
I have been inspired to create my own.
Starting with a donor 13-3.
Drop it in some bluing remover, soak for 90 minutes, and wipe down with Scotch-Brite and a damp rag. There, all bluing removed.
Next step was to swap in a factory spurless hammer.
Got my Dremel. Ready to go. Updates will follow. This might take most of the afternoon.
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I have been inspired to create my own.
Starting with a donor 13-3.
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Got my Dremel. Ready to go. Updates will follow. This might take most of the afternoon.
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 Please tell me that's a Model 65... But... if you're determined to press forward with a little Dremeling on that beauty, you might need a few more Dremel tips...   
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Richard-I always enjoy your photos. I saw this post right now. I just put 100 rounds downrange with my 4” 13-2. I love those K-frames. I say carry those engraved guns every day. I’ve seen your photos. You have plenty where this one came from and your N-frames are a little large. If some holster wear starts bothering you, call me. I can scrape together cash when needed.......
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 Just messing with you guys. No revolvers harmed in this thread. Was a 13 and a couple 65s.
But, as I mentioned....your custom Model 13 is one of my favorite guns from this site. It has inspired me to have a carry snub, probably a 60 or 640, engraved by somebody here in NC.
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Whew!!! We were all holding our breath!!
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Just messing with you guys. No revolvers harmed in this thread. Was a 13 and a couple 65s.
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It's a beautiful gun but I would never consider carrying it. In most places, should you have to use a gun to defend yourself - to the extent you have to shoot someone - the police will confiscate the gun for evidence, and I've heard some real horror stories about their condition when (if) returned. I'm a firm believer in reliability of a carry gun, and won't cheap out in that regard, but I'd not pay the extra for engraving on the off chance the gun ending up in the evidence lockup.
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Well, life ain't much fun if you are always concerned about the "what if's." 
However, yes it would be a bummer if it ended up locked up somewhere, but it seems like most police officers, current and retired, that hang out around here know how to treat a gun like that.
I can't believe that an engraved glock should expect the same kind of treatment though.
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Richard, that's just the thing to wear when you take a drive over to AJI in the Bentley.
Museum-quality, like all of your collection!
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That is a very tastefully done weapon RK. Now you have me thinking.
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Your roscoe is all scratched up.
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135 LIKES must tell you something. Beautiful, if it’s OK to refer to a piece by that description.
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Richard, that is a beautiful revolver, and I salute your plan to carry it. I have one question. I can't tell from the pictures how it is finished - is it blued?
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Richard, that's just the thing to wear when you take a drive over to AJI in the Bentley. |
... I don't know about no Bentley, but I do believe that little guy passed through the hallowed and lively walls of AJI Sports on its way to my casa and prior to being engraved. AJI's is the local version of Ellis Island for most of my guns immigrating to the AZ from other parts of the US... ... and a mighty fine place to spend an hour or two enjoying the hustle, bustle, ambiance, guns, and gun talk of an old fashion gun shop. Jeff, Josh, Taylor, Carrissa, Larry and the rest of the folks there do a great job of making a gun guy feel comfortable.
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Yes. it's blued. In the photos I take of engraved guns, I try and get a good reflection off of the flat surfaces, so that the engraving stands out.
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Now you need to take that embellished 13, a bucket full of ammo, range gear, motor ( Bentley or otherwise) out to the Rio Salado range and break that 13 in.
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Just messing with you guys. No revolvers harmed in this thread. Was a 13 and a couple 65s.
But, as I mentioned....your custom Model 13 is one of my favorite guns from this site. It has inspired me to have a carry snub, probably a 60 or 640, engraved by somebody here in NC.
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Dang it, and I had the Dremel out and was already sketching patterns on my Big Chief tablet.
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Richard,
You Sir, have inspired and encouraged me to spur on ahead,
with my soon to be (headed to the engraver) fix sighted everyday carry S&W.
Dave
P.S. I don't care all that much about what could happen to a EDC, in the aftermath
of a social encounter. I just don't want to fall off a curb, and be found dead carrying a ugly sidearm.
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...I just don't want to fall off a curb, and be found dead carrying a ugly sidearm.
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Not only are you an extremely talented craftsman, you are one of the more articulately creative and colorful members of this forum. I smile every time that I read one of your posts.
I'm sure that I represent most of us - Thank you for posting!!! I cannot wait to see what I'm guessing is a fixed sighted 44 Spl modified some cool way that will now be tastefully engraved, gripped in ivory, and carried in some beautiful tooled leather...
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Was that fine S&W engraved 357 born with that barrel or was it cut down?
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That 3" barrel is the way it came from the factory. The 3" K-Frame 357s are some of the finest - full length rod and still very concealable.
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Bad *** Carry Also Model 65
Love my engraved 3 incher.
Beathard Engraving.. Nice.....
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Just adding my 2, 3" cents to cool carry
Not too bad for 'personal" weaponry.
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If you have to use it for defense,etc,the police will keep it for evidence..Your heirs may get it back..Not smart for EDC!
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Wowser! Great work Phil and RK. Second place goes to the purple Joker gun.Dave
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Beautiful! Any ne'er-do-well thug would appreciate getting shot by that piece!
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Hi, is there a way I can contact you engraver? I have a Woodsman thwt need to match it's belt and holster? Thanke you
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Your photography is superb!
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I'm sure craving some BBQ right now...
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That is amazing. How long does it take to engrave a gun like that?
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Gorgeous piece of functional art. We all know bird hunters regularly take highly ornate firearms into the field, and I personally take a highly engraved and ornately stocked .22 rifle into the field all the time, with no reservations, but rifle and handgun enthusiasts seem to shy away from "marring" their fancy toys.
Just a word of caution, and you probably already know this. Honest wear and tear is one thing, but engraved blued guns, especially in the "shaded areas," are particularly prone to corrosion. Plan to keep her well oiled and check it often for any signs of developing surface rust.
Beautiful revolver!
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That turn line engraving is a work of art.To even come up with the design to hide the line is a true mark of a artistic genius. WOW!!!!
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Mr. Quigley, you do gorgeous work.
That is a really beautiful revolver in every respect.
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