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I have received wonderful compliments from many of you about my S&W Model 624 engraved with 75% coverage American Scroll by Michael Gouse. It is stocked with Skeeter Skelton style birdseye maple handles by Bear Hug grips. I had Gouse engrave Skeeter's cattle brand on the backstrap as a tribute to my favorite gun writer.
Quite a few of you loved the gun but disliked the practical red fiber optic front sight. I had installed that front sight before I had the gun engraved. The factory sights were difficult to see so I had initially gone with practicality.
I ordered some items from Brownells the other day and I got to thinking that a McGivern gold bead would be almost as practical as the red fiber optic, but it would be much more in keeping with the revolver's overall style.
I feel the gun is now "complete."
-Steve
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12-16-2008, 07:22 AM
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I have received wonderful compliments from many of you about my S&W Model 624 engraved with 75% coverage American Scroll by Michael Gouse. It is stocked with Skeeter Skelton style birdseye maple handles by Bear Hug grips. I had Gouse engrave Skeeter's cattle brand on the backstrap as a tribute to my favorite gun writer.
Quite a few of you loved the gun but disliked the practical red fiber optic front sight. I had installed that front sight before I had the gun engraved. The factory sights were difficult to see so I had initially gone with practicality.
I ordered some items from Brownells the other day and I got to thinking that a McGivern gold bead would be almost as practical as the red fiber optic, but it would be much more in keeping with the revolver's overall style.
I feel the gun is now "complete."
-Steve
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12-16-2008, 08:10 AM
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Very nice! I love how you used the holster as a prop and had Skeeter's books in the background.
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12-16-2008, 08:56 AM
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Nice!
Much improved with the new sight ! 
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12-16-2008, 09:01 AM
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Sir, that is without a doubt one of the finest looking guns that I have ever seen! Congratulations!
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12-16-2008, 09:06 AM
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MUCH better! 
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That's definitely much better!
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12-16-2008, 09:45 AM
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Oh boy, it certainly is complete now! 
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12-16-2008, 10:07 AM
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I ordered some items from Brownells the other day and I got to thinking that a McGivern gold bead would be almost as practical as the red fiber optic, but it would be much more in keeping with the revolver's overall style.
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Terrific in so many ways what you have done to personalize this piece. I mean we all occasionally do the grips, or a target hammer or trigger, or sights; but your "whole package" is just so, well, complete. Congratulations!
Did I understand in your post that you got the gold bead front sight from Brownell's? I may have to get one for my 6" Model 27-2. It has a red ramp front sight on it presently, but I'm thinking everyone should have at least one N-frame with a McGivern gold bead front sight.
Did you do the install yourself or was it done by your gunsmith?
Oh, and is that a Millett rear sight on there?
Bob
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12-16-2008, 10:23 AM
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...I got to thinking that a McGivern gold bead would be almost as practical as the red fiber optic, but it would be much more in keeping with the revolver's overall style.
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You bet. Good job!
Now, about that rear sight blade... 
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Purdy...........reeel purdy!!
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12-16-2008, 01:31 PM
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Just beautiful, best looking 624 I've seen.
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12-16-2008, 02:09 PM
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I like it alot, nice job. Excellent pic quality by the way!
Merry Xmas,
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12-16-2008, 03:48 PM
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With that front sight, you have "crowned" a nice looking six-gun. Beautiful.
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12-16-2008, 03:50 PM
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Very, very nice. Are you going to upgrade to a stamped and carved Tom Threepersons to go with it now?
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I'm typically not a fan of engraved stainless but, I have to admit, that is a fine looking revolver. Thanks for the pics.
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12-16-2008, 05:44 PM
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Steve now that gun is perfect!
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12-16-2008, 07:16 PM
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Very nice!
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12-17-2008, 04:10 PM
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Always loved that gun, but felt the front sight distracted from the gun. Now it is perfect....absolutely beautiful! Congrats!
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12-17-2008, 04:44 PM
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Great looking package there! The engraving is tastefully done and stocks are gorgeous. Congratulations are certainly in order.
Jerry
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12-17-2008, 04:50 PM
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Nice gun!-Dick
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