Ran across a pair of these mod 10 customs by Travis Straham for the Georgia HP back in the day. Anything you could tell me about these would be appreciated.
Mod 10 Straham Custom For GA Highway Patrol
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All I can tell you is that is pretty damn cool …. !
I understand how he did the barrel, but that grip frame and coil mainspring is off the scale.
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His name was Strahan with an N.
He was a top notch gunsmith with autos and revolvers. He was also a very nice man. I did not know him well, but met him a few times. His rep was impeccable.
He made his name in the 70s building PPC revolvers. He even made some ribs for his guns similar to Bo-Mar ribs. I don't know how many ribs he made.
He also built 1911 race guns as IPSC grew.
He kept expanding into all kinds of custom handgun work. He was always in north GA, eventually winding up in Ringgold, GA, just south of Chattanooga.
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He was a top notch gunsmith with autos and revolvers. He was also a very nice man. I did not know him well, but met him a few times. His rep was impeccable.
He made his name in the 70s building PPC revolvers. He even made some ribs for his guns similar to Bo-Mar ribs. I don't know how many ribs he made.
He also built 1911 race guns as IPSC grew.
He kept expanding into all kinds of custom handgun work. He was always in north GA, eventually winding up in Ringgold, GA, just south of Chattanooga.
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Interesting……..
That is a neat piece of gunsmithing
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As a guy with 3 relatives who were in the Patrol, I find those really neat. Were they done for the Patrol in general, or for an individual Trooper?
More proof that for some time after the GCA of 1968 gunsmiths could legally relocate the serial number on guns
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I'm sure it was for an individual Trooper.
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One of the things he was known for was the coil spring conversion of K frames. As ingenious as it is, that magic was lost on me. I competed against a few who had Strahan PPC revolvers. I even shot a match with one I borrowed.
It looks like he miniaturized the grip frame. Maybe a J frame configuration?
Many competitors thought highly of them.
Kevin
It looks like he miniaturized the grip frame. Maybe a J frame configuration?
Many competitors thought highly of them.
Kevin
Strahan also had a semi-auto modification called the Accu-lock, I believe. A friend of mine had it done on one of his 1911s. Supposedly, this is the only one ever done on a .38 Super. It was an amazingly accurate shooter, that I can attest to.
He certainly did! Mr. Strahan designed and marketed the Mascot rib and though I was too young and was not there, I believe the Mascot rib predated the Bomar rib which became more prevalent on PPC builds.
I’m fortunate in that I have two of his PPC builds.
This one was done on a 1977 produced S&W Model 64 and it is THE example of what’s possible with a S&W K-frame double action trigger.
I also have two Bill Davis builds but this Strahan is my favorite by far.
Welcome to the Forum, KimoSabie. You made a great entrance with your Strahan Model 10 snubby, and started a great conversation. This is the first time that I've ever heard of Mr. Strahan or seen his outstanding gunsmithing! But as usual, we have many knowledgeable Forum members with a wealth of information that they're always willing to share.
Massad Ayoob wrote about the Strahan snub conversion in the June, 1987 Combat Handguns. There's been at least one other thread here.
Cost of the work then was $250 & only to law enforcement officers because of rechambering the .38 Special cylinders to .357.
I've see auction listings for conversions on a Model 65 and a Ruger Security Six.
Cost of the work then was $250 & only to law enforcement officers because of rechambering the .38 Special cylinders to .357.
I've see auction listings for conversions on a Model 65 and a Ruger Security Six.
I would like to see the hole in grip frame for the strut and a picture of the hammer attachment with the side plate off.
As anyone who has worked on a J frame knows the spring strut has to be able to pivot some. This means a straight hole for the bottom of the strut wouldn't work. Also. is there a hole or a plug in the heal of the grip frame as drilling the hole would be impossible from the inside. I guess the hole for the strut could be made before the new base was welded back the the frame.
The 1911 is amazing. Machining those parts to match perfectly would be difficult to say the least
As anyone who has worked on a J frame knows the spring strut has to be able to pivot some. This means a straight hole for the bottom of the strut wouldn't work. Also. is there a hole or a plug in the heal of the grip frame as drilling the hole would be impossible from the inside. I guess the hole for the strut could be made before the new base was welded back the the frame.
The 1911 is amazing. Machining those parts to match perfectly would be difficult to say the least
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Fully agree and it would be great to see a pic with the side plate off on the M10. Maybe KimoSabie will oblige, hint hint...
That is one HECKuva piece of serious smithing!
Yes, a gander or two...or three at the innards would be
MOST interesting.
Yes, a gander or two...or three at the innards would be
MOST interesting.
