earplug
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Scofield reproduction would have ample flats to engrave and would be a unique BBQ rig.
A copper plated Nagant with mother of pearl grips would be THE mother of all barbecue guns!I'm actually thinking brass, copper, mother of pearl.
A good quandary to have! My gut leans towards one of the N-frames. For me it would have to be a 4". It would need to just be sent to the engraver and then to the finishing house, depending on what you want. A "proper" BBQ gun would be nickel plated but it's your gun. The 629 Classic is also a fantastic choice and usually the engraver can also polish it out. Done. The Colt SAA would also be excellent, the quintessential BBQ piece.
On "rough" versus nicer examples. Rough guns sound like a good idea for custom work because they're no longer original but you're going to pay for the metal work to get those dents and dings smoothed out. Not all can be accomplished by a firm hand at the buffer. Bluing wear is okay but numerous flaws in the metal work will have to be corrected before it's engraved. In your case, since we're mostly looking at engraving a factory gun and not building a custom, you would have to enlist the help of a gunsmith or restoration shop and that would be an extra step with significant cost. You're money a head to start with a nicer example, even though it costs more.
On ivory grips, you're in a bit of luck because you can not only buy grips within your state but you can also have a new set made. This is going to be much more easily accomplished for a single action than a S&W, unless you do magnas.
You definitely need floral carved leather, whatever you choose.
If you're still totally in the air about what route to take, I'd strongly suggest the two volume set of Colt factory engraver books. They are an absolute steal at CDNN.
https://www.cdnnsports.com/the-colt-engraving-bk-set-883p.html
Joe Perkins at Classic Single Action comes to mind.Thanks for the tip on the books. I just ordered them. Can't wait to see whats inside. Also good stuff for my customers to look through while they are waiting on their background checks. do you happen to know any one in particular in AZ you would recommend for ivory grips?
It's just a fancy show-off gun.I'm still trying to figure out what is a BBQ gun.
https://www.coltforum.com/threads/the-bbq-gun-definition.377536/Not sure I understand the concept of a BBQ gun ?
If I am going to someone's home, suggest following the Scottish model of putting my weapon in my sock, so as to not offend my host.
If to show off that I have great and fancy firearm, not sure that is why I carry?
I was surprised that mother of pearl is acceptable. Equally so that stag is not.
Peculiar revolver for sure.I've never wanted a pair of flashy grips on any of my guns, but I do like an attractive OWB holster. I have worn this one holding either my Browning Hi Power of my Wilson Combat Professional to several events.
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