NIGHTLORD40K
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How cool is this- Ruger M1917!
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JN01
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It would be nice if Ruger would produce a trimmed down version like that. Looks like it would be a handy, well balanced gun.
AlexanderA
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If you're going to have a lanyard swivel, at least center it on the butt like it's supposed to be. (That swivel location is bizarre.) Also, that's a British-style round lanyard ring. And that's a British lanyard, but it's not even installed correctly (skip the snap hook).
Corpral_Agarn
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That's cool. But what's with 5 round capacity?
Wasn't the 1917 6?
Wasn't the 1917 6?
kBob
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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.
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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
Corpral_Agarn
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adcoch1
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Plus the serial number is right where the lanyard ring should go... It is still a very cool Redhawk
Riomouse911
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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.,
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.,
BigBlue 94
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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!
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!
ArchAngelCD
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VERY nice revolver, I really like it.
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NIGHTLORD40K
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I would send them a .45LC/ACP Redhawk and request smooth walnut grips for an even more vintage look.
Monac
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Well, the front sight looks designed to resemble that of a Colt New Service. Of course, being drift-adjustable sets it apart.
I think this is a very handsome gun too. Although I doubt I would like to shoot it much (45 ACP is about my limit) there is something appropriate about such a large revolver firing such a large cartridge.
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CraigC
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You can spend $5000 having a Best Grade Ruger built by the greatest revolversmith in the country and people will still find fault with it.
The lanyard loop is mounted where it can be, in deference to the serial number on the butt and the grip locator. That's not a British lanyard, Bowen has those made. The snap hook is optional.
You can't do a S&W style ejector lug on a Ruger because the tip of the Ruger ejector does not engage anything. However, a whole lot of work was done to whittle that Redhawk barrel down to what you see. The ejector shroud was reshaped, the barrel reprofiled and the whole lug knocked off. Unless I'm remember it wrong, it's almost all hand work.
It's a five-shot because it's a .50AE.
A lot of welding and reshaping went into the top strap conversion as well.
This web pic should answer the lanyard questions.
The lanyard loop is mounted where it can be, in deference to the serial number on the butt and the grip locator. That's not a British lanyard, Bowen has those made. The snap hook is optional.
You can't do a S&W style ejector lug on a Ruger because the tip of the Ruger ejector does not engage anything. However, a whole lot of work was done to whittle that Redhawk barrel down to what you see. The ejector shroud was reshaped, the barrel reprofiled and the whole lug knocked off. Unless I'm remember it wrong, it's almost all hand work.
It's a five-shot because it's a .50AE.
A lot of welding and reshaping went into the top strap conversion as well.
This web pic should answer the lanyard questions.
AlexanderA
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Then they simply should have left the lanyard ring off. That location is worse than no lanyard ring at all.
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.
CraigC
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Unless you want to actually use it. If you want the function of a lanyard ring on a Redhawk, that's where it has to go. It's actually a little more functional at the heel than at the center.
When you pay your five grand and wait three years, you can have the lanyard done however you like.
When you pay your five grand and wait three years, you can have the lanyard done however you like.
AlexanderA
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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?
CraigC
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Clearly. All the same reasons one might buy any Ruger over a S&W. Or because it's different. Or because last I checked, S&W didn't make a 1917 in .50AE. Or the fact that it's a one-off custom. Same reason why someone builds a custom `69 Camaro instead of buying a new one.
For custom guns built by well known gunsmiths, resale is usually full replacement cost.
For custom guns built by well known gunsmiths, resale is usually full replacement cost.
Boarhunter
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And I doubt someone builds a custom gun like this with resale value a serious consideration.
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Boarhunter
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I like snub guns. A lot. So I asked my gunsmith bud, among other things, to cut the barrel of a new Smith Victory 22 to almost nothing. And threaded what was left. I like my "custom" snubnose Victory, though there are those that would find fault. But I made it for me.
The custom in this thread is similar on a much grander scale. It brings happiness to the owner that commissioned the work, and I doubt the owner gave much concern to the criticism of others or its resale value.
As it should be.
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The custom in this thread is similar on a much grander scale. It brings happiness to the owner that commissioned the work, and I doubt the owner gave much concern to the criticism of others or its resale value.
As it should be.
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Deanimator
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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.
It seems like S&W really likes sticking their trigger finger in the consumers' eye.
Deanimator
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I'd like to have one of these in .45acp or .44 Special, maybe one of each.
buck460XVR
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Very nice revolver. Lanyard, lanyard ring and it's position is kinda moot, as the gun itself, overall, bears very little resemblance to the original M1917. Probably could have been called a SR1917. The real value of a custom gun like this is basically the idea of having a one of a kind. I'd hope those stocks would handle the recoil of the .50 A.E. better than the originals.
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