Guys,
I just received my long-awaited Culina Tung oil-finished English Walnut Magnas. I got the K-Frame Tyler T-Grip (refinished by ROBAR in ROGUARD) some weeks ago. The K-Frame T-Grip has a slightly different geometry that I like.
This represents the near final work on this gun. I have yet to send a forged .265 Service Trigger (serrated) to Mag-Na-Port for them to render it in their Combat Trigger configuration. This will entail them radiusing and polishing the trigger's pad, while leaving the Color Case intact on the top, back and upper sides. This modification is what I do on all of my revolvers.
I may not do the Black Powder Chamfer, as I fear that when the cylinder is re-finished by Bowen, that it won't match the rest of the gun. I will shelve it for now, but if the gun will be refinished (600 grit brushed blue), I will have it and the lanyard ring installed by Bowen.
I also took pics of the El Paso Saddlery Threepersons rig and pouch. I ordered the one with the hammer thong and removed the thong for an old-school Threepersons look. The fit is VERY tight, so I'm not too concerned about retention.
As you may see, this is how I have evolved on the .45 Moon Clip guns. I think the 1/3 Moon Clip is somewhat better, as it can be housed in the 2X2X2 pouch and is reasonably fast. It also affords the .45 ACP revolver shooter the option of doing the revolver tac-load as taught by experienced practitioners of the revolver.
The HD loads are R-P 185gr Golden Saber BJHP. These are in all likelihood doing 950-1000 fps from the 4-inch tube. The recoil isn't bad (like a low-end .357 Magnum) and they shoot Point-of-Felon at household distances.
When I ordered the holster, I asked Don at El Paso to do the Threepersons in a 1-1/2 inch belt loop configuration. The fit on my Rosen Express belt is very snug. Nearly perfect...
The grips are somewhat dull looking. Just what I was after. The grips and the T-Grip give a muted martial appearance. If I get the piece re-finished, she'll have a nice soft brushed blue to replicate the HD finish of yesteryear.
I'm happy with the way she turned out thus far. The other forged trigger when back from Mag-Na-Port will make her a very nice handling shooter. The Magnas and T-Grip offer a near perfect balance between utility, feel and looks.
That setup looks great, nice job.
