Legionnaire
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Congrats. Good things come to those who wait!
Thanks, I learned patience when I was a kid and it's usually always served me well.Congrats. Good things come to those who wait!
I do need to get rid of those grips. Any suggestions?
ETA: I got a good deal, $700.
Oh yes, I have a suggestion.
Since you got such a good price on the gun, you could buy a really nice set of grips and still not be into it for a ton of money.
Take a look at Rowen Custom Grips.
You will pay almost what you did for the gun, but everyone who has experience with them raves. They will be made of the finest exhibition grade wood out there and will be custom made for your hand and your firearm.
I haven't done it yet, but really want to. When I get a Bisley framed Blackhawk, a set of Rob's grips will be a priority.
Ask @MaxP or @CraigC how Rob's work is. They are the two guys that I know have experience with his stuff.
https://www.rowencustomgrips.com/
Great recommendation , thanks! Looks like they run about $600, understandable for the quality but pricey. No time to cheap out now...Oh yes, I have a suggestion.
Since you got such a good price on the gun, you could buy a really nice set of grips and still not be into it for a ton of money.
Take a look at Rowen Custom Grips.
You will pay almost what you did for the gun, but everyone who has experience with them raves. They will be made of the finest exhibition grade wood out there and will be custom made for your hand and your firearm.
I haven't done it yet, but really want to. When I get a Bisley framed Blackhawk, a set of Rob's grips will be a priority.
Ask @MaxP or @CraigC how Rob's work is. They are the two guys that I know have experience with his stuff.
https://www.rowencustomgrips.com/
Thanks, all input appreciated. I really have no knowledge or experience with FA, just curious to find out what I can about this one. If I had to guess I would say it's at least 20 years old.Obturation: I can't help with dating the serial number, but don't think that style of rear sight was used on the early guns.
Curious if there's any info on dating this gun - likely easier to just ask the manufacturer?
Thanks, i've had a super redhawk in 454 for few years and do handload for it (i doubt i could afford to pull the trigger otherwise).Congrats on this acquisition! I read a few pages in the beginning of the thread and then a few at the end... got the gist of it.
I'm also quite happy to see you're willing to invest in some custom stocks. Those on CraigC's gun are superb. Just beautiful.
Do you handload? If so, you could even plink! with this thing. Again, congrats.