Perfection by 44magget

[SouthNarc]

Member 44 magget came to my attention from reading the forum and I contacted him a while back about making some grips for me. I got on the list and waited patiently until it was my turn and we initiated my commission. 2 pair of N frame square butt in a shortened Roper style and 2 pair of K frame round butt, one with Roper style checkering and the other with Spegel-styled speed loader scalloping and checkering that is appropriate. The results are phenomenal and I'm super happy with how these came out.

He was an absolute pleasure to deal with and all communication with him was consistent and clear with the work being done and the time frames it would done in. It simply doesn't get any better on the human side.

As for the grips? I think they came out great and they are all exactly what I wanted. Here are some photos of what he did for me.

First the N frame grips.

 

[SouthNarc]

He made me two identical sets of N frame shortened Ropers and I think they balance out the 3.5" 357 Magnums extremely well.

 

[C Islander]

Really nice!

 

[SouthNarc]

Next are the round butt K frame grips with the Spegel-style speed loader scalloping. He did the scallop on both sides which isn't necessary but I actually like the symmetry of. Shown on a 2.5" Model 10-8. These extend below the butt by about a quarter inch which is perfect for my hand.

 

[SouthNarc]

Finally the K frame round butt Roper style grips. The grain and marbling on the English walnut is so nice I figured I'd put these on the nicest K frame I own which is a new in box without even a turn line Model 19-2 three inch.

 

[SouthNarc]

Overall I couldn't be happier with Curtis and the work he did for me. Highly recommended and an absolute gentleman.

 

[burneyr]

Those are breathtaking in appearance and execution!

Curt outdid himself-

 

[SouthNarc]

Those are breathtaking in appearance and execution!

Curt outdid himself-

He really did and I'm fortunate to benefit from his excellence.

 

[lppd4]

He made a pair of N frame presentation grips for me. They are stunning and as stated he is a pleasure to work with. I recommend him highly

 

[M29since14]

Those are very nice, and your 3-inch 19 kind of throws it all over the top. Extraordinary! Thanks for sharing those with us.

 

[Dino44]

Firearms and stocks are all spectacular. Especially your 3" Model 19-2, what a gem!

 

[WILDPIG]

Looks like Curt did you some remarkable work, as usual. He's continues to impress.

WILDPIG

 

[Imissedagain]

Thanks for showing Curt's work from the aft view.
Any chance of seeing the inletting?
Thx,
RT

 

[Flygas]

I was one of Curt's early customers and I've sung his praise at every opportunity, recommending him as much as possible. Now he's so popular, the line is so long and I'll probably never get him to make me any more grips. But I'm really happy for him!

 

[SouthNarc]

Thanks for showing Curt's work from the aft view.
Any chance of seeing the inletting?
Thx,
RT

Sure. Here are the 2 Ks. I'll pull the Ns later and photo them.

 

[SouthNarc]

Here's the inletting on one pair of the Ns.

 

[SouthNarc]

I think the short Ropers are particularly fetching on my 58 framed 520.

 

[SouthNarc]

Close ups of the 520.

C

 

[dave1918a2]

Oh my. Just absolutely gorgeous! Now I want some.

 

[rct269]

I was wading through all this with half a brain---and wondering what I might have to say about it with the other half. I decided to deviate from my sometimes/often going on forever--at least a little bit.

CLASS TELLS!!!!

Ralph Tremaine