Well, why didn't you say so!?Well, those are 5 .50 Action Express and those are a bit bigger than the .454 the gun was designed for.
I believe the lanyard is were it is because the customizer did not want to mess with the grip locator disc and there was plenty of metal to put the lanyard loop in where they did.
-kBob
Plus the serial number is right where the lanyard ring should go... It is still a very cool RedhawkWell, those are 5 .50 Action Express and those are a bit bigger than the .454 the gun was designed for.
I believe the lanyard is were it is because the customizer did not want to mess with the grip locator disc and there was plenty of metal to put the lanyard loop in where they did.
-kBob
I would send them a .45LC/ACP Redhawk and request smooth walnut grips for an even more vintage look.Large frame Smith .45 vs larger caliber Ruger?
Indeed, the look is pretty cool but the lanyard ring position and the limit on capacity at 5 makes me scratch my head.
The grips are sharp though!
Stay safe.,
Neat gun, but I dont see any real resemblance to a 1917 other than the shape of the front frame, which looks like about every colt and sw produced since the new navy and new service pistols.
Plus it's got a half lug, which isn't 1917 in my eyes (wearing colt colored glasses lol)
Dont take this the wrong way, I do like the Ruger!
Then they simply should have left the lanyard ring off. That location is worse than no lanyard ring at all.This web pic should answer the lanyard questions.
It doesn't matter who actually makes them, those are clearly British-style lanyards. Down to the thickness, the weave, and the Turk's-head keepers.That's not a British lanyard, Bowen has those made.
This is what I don't understand. If you want a Ruger to be transformed to look like a S&W M1917, why not simply buy a S&W M1917? Or buy a Ruger and a S&W. Together, they would cost a fraction of this custom job. Plus you wouldn't have to wait. What is the resale value of something like this?When you pay your five grand and wait three years,
Unless you're talking about a REAL S&W M1917, because you don't trust the wretched S&W lock, have never owned a gun with it and never will. And that leaves aside the insane relocation of the front sight of the new M1917s to the end of the barrel.This is what I don't understand. If you want a Ruger to be transformed to look like a S&W M1917, why not simply buy a S&W M1917?