E Pluribus Unum Revolver

From time to time the blog will suffer as I get engraving projects that require all my time.  I’ll use some Instagram posts to fill in. Thanks for understanding. 

Another of my working Ruger revolvers.  I found parts and pieces at gun shows.  The frame was from a Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum (it says 45 Blackhawk on the frame because I changed it).  I wanted to make a reasonably light weight packing handgun. I machined the recoil shield and loading gate to reduce weight.  A 45 LC stainless cylinder, stainless barrel at 3 3/4”, and an aluminum grip frame, and aluminum ejector rod housing. I radiused the butt and added some cheap rosewood grips.  Then I lightly engraved it, and sent the frame off to be hard chromed. Thus you see the differences in color between various parts.  I often used it as a loaner if a friend without his own firearm accompanied me on a backpacking hunt. Weighs 33 ounces.  I found the Wenger Swiss Army knife on the trail one day, cleaned it up, and then added a brass medallion for engraving.  It may be from parts and pieces, but it performs quite well