.44 Russian Flatty and Cary Grips

[17tombstone]

Figured I would post my next attempt at a custom. Figured everyone has the specials so I would ream one in .44 Russian. Never had used a manson reamer before but they are great. Thanks to Cary for the grips first I have gotten from him. Won't be the last. Got a little creative on the hammer(too much I think).

Regards
Matt

 

[mm6mm6]

When are you going to open up for business? Your work is exemplary!

 

[c.r.]

Got a little creative on the hammer(too much I think).

Regards
Matt

Matt, I like where you went with that hammer. It reminds me of a Seville hammer. yeah, my taste thinks the spur might be a bit "long" but I like the lines and the thin appearance. With the hammer in that position, the contour looks like it matches the backstrap of the grip frame. I really like that touch.

would you minde telling us a bit more about how you made that hammer?

Very nice package

~c.r.

 

[2 dogs]

Very nice job. AGAIN!

A tip of the hat to you Sir!

 

[targetshootr]

Nice job. What part of NC?

 

[BearStopper]

Was that a .357 or .44 Flattop originally?

 

[don44]

Very nice!

 

[17tombstone]

Gun was a .357 originally. Wanted to maintain the original barrel so had it rebored. Then soldered on a factory tall sight and milled to match point of aim. Hammer was cut to a sliver and then welded a milled mild steel piece around. Welding didn't turn out so well so had to silver solder in on the bottom. Feels fantastic have to practice a bit more for the overall asthetics. Located near Winston Salem.

 

[dougader]

Beautiful. Nice touch with the 44 Russian chambering.

 

[Stoots]

Wow!

:wink:

I'm just north of Winston!

 

[REP1954]

Thats one sweet 44 Russian for sure, nice job. Sure would like to here some on loads that you use in it.

 

[az6gun]

Very nice work!

 

[Greebe]

Did you the the CCH on the frame?

Nice work.

Greebe

 

[gunman42782]

Outstanding job!

 

[17tombstone]

Turnbull does the CCH for me after I do all the prep/polishing work to the frame.

 

[Catman]

Matt
Very nice looking!! What finifh do you have on the barrel and cylinder? From the pics it looks to be a brown at least on the barrel.

 

[17tombstone]

Correct it is somewhat of a rust blue.

 

[Fowler]

But how does it shoot? Nice work...

 

[ltbarber]

I think I'm in love....... :wink:

 

[17tombstone]

Thanks guys. Taking it out this weekend to try it out.