Ok, It's done!

[Poco]

I posted this pistol shortly after completing over 70 hours of work on it. At the time, I included pictures with it wearing a set of plain walnut boot grips that I found in the shop. Also in that post I said I was working getting it some new pants.

Well, it took a while but I finally located a "T" grip adapter and figured out how to give it a matte finish. I also found and ordered a set of bonded, aged, ivory grips which took about three weeks to get here. (Real ivory was a bit too spendy.) It took about 30 minutes of careful filing to fit the adapter. No sooner was that completed and I broke the left panel of said grips by over tightening the grip screw in a moment of inattention. There certainly is nothing like that sinking feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you realize you just made a stupid mistake.

Ordered a second set after the company graciously offered to sell them at a generous discount. They would come with the correctly sized holes so that all I would have to do is swap out the antiqued medalion. I figured I could handle that. They arrived Tuesday but I was just too busy to fool with them. Today, I'm tickled to say: this project is finally done!!!

I think it came out alright. What do you think?

 

[.357magger]

What do I think?

I think I want to know what you charge to do a model 686-5 Plus 4" to come out with the same pattern.

OUTSTANDING is what I think and am I understanding you correct that you are the engraver on this project? If so, I think you've found your calling.

VERY nice looking revolver. VERY nice.

 

[bamabiker]

All I can say is WOW!!!

 

[busabill1397]

that is some kind of AWESOME work,you have some skills!

 

[MSgt G]

Simply beautiful! Is this just a hobby for your personal items or do you work on other's guns?

 

[Walker45]

Simply stunning!

 

[feralmerril]

Beautifull!

 

[Florida Guy]

I'm typically not a fan of engraved guns, but that sir is OUTSTANDING

 

[sw44spl]

you did a beautiful job on that.

 

[SFCHAINLEY]

Wish I was on your xmas list. I am amazed you can make that model gun a true work of art .

 

[xray97]

That is REALLY nice! Well done!

 

[Rawhide38]

Top Notch work! What model S&W is it?

 

[usm1rifle]

That is beautiful, I want one.

Wait, 70 hours times $70 an hour, yikes! Out of my league.

 

[palmetto99]

Ah, WOW! Very sweet.

 

[Frailer]

That's gorgeous. I want it.

 

[Bob L]

Beautiful work Poco!

 

[crsides]

My birthday is way over in March, but my wife's is this month.
PM me for the address.


Charlie

 

[luis]

Outstanding work of art. You are a true master!!

 

[amazingflapjack]

Man-what a beautiful revolver, and great picture! It is now my screen saver, looks even better about 3 times the size it is on your thread! Flapjack.

 

[pete950]

WoW that's nice you have some good talent!!!!!!!!!