"I Mean Business!" - a 3" 13-2 Engraved to Carry

[RKmesa]

Some of you know that I love engraved 357s. However, most of my engraved guns fall into the pre 1980 forums and have become safe queens. However, this post 1980 357 is a serious "business gun" that I commissioned to be engraved by Phil Quigley. He and I talked concept and that I DO intend to carry this gun and therefore, I wanted an engraving pattern that would "silver" nicely as it was pulled in and out of a holster. I could not be more happy with what he delivered...





It is a recessed, but not pinned 13-2. I'd love to know what you think.

Thanks for letting me share,

 

[lawandorder]

A revolver that is near if not at the Pinnacle of form and function for a carry gun with class !

 

[Tanners Owner]

A piece of art. Congrats

 

[GF]

I think it's a fine looking revolver, all business!!

You're going to need leather to match the gun.
Maybe a holster and a belt.

A revolver that is customized by it's owner is rare these days and that's a shame. A guy will drop in a trigger in a Glock and call it custom.

I hope you carry and shoot it enough to wear it smooth on the high spots!

GF

 

[Hang-Fire Hank]

MESA SHOW ?

That's a beauty, RK !

Payson Hank

 

[RKmesa]

... a few more photos...

 

[Goblin]

Some say you shouldn't carry a nice gun in case you lose it to an evidence locker after a defensive use. I disagree, I like to enjoy a fine carry piece. I can't imagine a gun I'd rather carry than this one. This a highly tasteful work, and I hope you enjoy carrying it. Once you have an equally exquisite holster, please post photos of the rig. Thanks for sharing.

 

[lawandorder]

Here is one that hangs out around here...........

Anyone recognize the engraver on this 65 3 inch...........

 

[les.b]

Richard:

What a perfect marriage of form and function. A fine choice for a self defense revolver, and beautifully engraved....it will wear and age to be even more beautiful.

What a great concept, and perfectly executed. Carry it daily, and show us how it ages!!

In olden days, gentlemen carried beautifully engraved and adorned swords, pistols and othe personal weapons. What a great idea to return to those gracious days of old!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[75Vette]

Wow, just wow!! That is an amazing piece! I'd be honored to carry it. The heavy barrel made for a great canvas. Thanks for showing it off and adding the extra pics. (I was fixing to ask for em!)

 

[arjay]

He is really talented!

 

[NorEaster]

Absolutely Gorgeous!! Excellent work

 

[g8rb8]

If there is a finer carry piece I cannot recall it.?

 

[AR_Black]

I'm pretty much speechless. Very nice!

 

[Warren Sear]

I don't like engraved guns as a rule, but I make an exception for this work of art! Very, very nice.

 

[Nimrod44]

Very, very nice!

 

[2sharp2]

I don't own an engraved revolver or pistol and normally not interested in owning one. However yours is beautiful and the engraving looks functional (does that make sense?) anyway I love everything about it and would carry it in a heartbeat. Love the Combats.

 

[NCBeagle]

"I Mean Business!" - a 3" 13-2 Engraved to Carry

This is great. A stunning carry gun. Well done.

Mine is the equivalent of a "before" picture [emoji4]

 

[BAM-BAM]

WOW....... all it needs is a set of Spegel checkered boot grips.............

Most of us will never pull our guns in anger................. but we will go to a BBQ!!!!!!

.

 

[S&W2244]

That's a real beauty. Too nice to carry. That's a Sunday only gun.
Enjoy and be safe.

 

[RKmesa]

First of all - Happy Fathers' Day to all you dads out there! Thanks to all of you who take the time and put for the effort to raise good children. Good fathers are in high demand, but short supply. Keep up the good work.

Second: Here are a couple of close-ups of the cylinder. Notice how the engraving where the bolt contacts the cylinder is cut to hide the "cylinder line"... A nice P Quigley touch.

 

[Joe Kent]

Truly a very neat revolver! It harkens back to another time when men carried and used "fancy" guns on a daily basis. I very much like the engraving.

 

[jinx]

WOW! Thanks for reminding me of my lack of talent.

 

[loknload]

Nice,,,,Very nice!

 

[BAM-BAM]

Have a buddy who is currently searching for an engraved Model 60 J-frame to carry..... at first I was like "wow!!"...... then I realized I often carry a PC Shorty 9........

As Les.b said above men have been personalizing their weapons since the "stone age"....... why should we do any less in this...... "plastic age"

Pride in ownership is not a crime ...... or a sin IMHO!!!!!

RK.... how long did it take to get that done? I've got 3 3" 66s.....makes me go Hummmmmm...... a prefect retirement gift????????????????

 

[jimbo728]

Happy Fathers Day back at you!
And nice nice gun.
Jim

 

[P.Quig]

Thank you all for the nice comments on my work. PQ

 

[oddshooter]

that is one fine example of the image in the mind taking form through art. outstanding engraving which I normally don't care for. this could change my mind.

However, I'm not crazy about that chopped hammer.

 

[les.b]

Richard...

Happy father's Day!!!

Since this is going to be a carry gun, I hope that we are going to see some range reports!! I'll bet it shoots as good as it looks!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[BAM-BAM]

that is one fine example of the image in the mind taking form through art. outstanding engraving which I normally don't care for. this could change my mind.

However, I'm not crazy about that chopped hammer.

Me too; on both points...... on that gun I'd have kept the full hammer... even though my 3" 65 has the DOA hammer.....I'd have kept it classic.