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Quoted: https://content.invisioncic.com/r270761/monthly_2022_05/54A60D0F-A670-4762-9F6C-925973D94874.jpeg.69f223953454ebc1c045fb84b70d8802.jpeg Rough shaping of the handguard is finished and the ‘smith has my go-ahead to start drilling into the revolver. When it’s actually mounted it’ll sit a bit lower on the gun and the sharp corners will be smoothed out but major progress is happening! Attached File Attached File |
 FUCK. YES.    My gunsmith did an amazing job with this, it’s solid as a rock and looks fantastic. The shroud and new hardware will be going off tomorrow to get refinished, and then it’ll be all done but for the shooting. I did also make a stop at the local Cabela’s and grabbed a little ammo for this monster.  This is still mostly intended to just be a fun display project and I doubt I’ll put more than a few dozen rounds through the gun per year, but it’s absolutely going to remain a functional gun when all said and done.  Nearing the finish line now! |
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Quoted: The spare ammo carriers will go on the side of the shroud, like the ever popular tactical lever-action rifles get these days: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/m2-1.jpg Oh I figured that out. I was wondering what the plan was for all those slots until I saw the ammo, and then realized it'd be awesome |
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Quoted: I think you should wrap the grip in athletic tape https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/Book_of_eli_poster_jpg-2283278.JPG I am actually considering this route more heavily. I think it’d be a nice way to complete the overall aesthetic while still being fairly functional. And if I don’t like it I can just take it off |
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Quoted: Jesus wept. At least make it all Steam Punky. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/23042/SP_Luger_JPG-2414039.jpg This one’s Cyberpunk. The Knucklegun is more Steampunk |
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Quoted: I could get it drilled and tapped, but if it gets a lanyard loop it’s getting charms, not a lanyard. https://www.yourprops.com/movieprops/default/yp_530a3849589a04.38370480/Sucker-Punch-Babydoll-Pistol-1.jpg Lanyard loop?  Charm circle  Quoted: Quoted: Can you put a lanyard loop on it, and go full Tuco? I could get it drilled and tapped, but if it gets a lanyard loop it’s getting charms, not a lanyard. https://www.yourprops.com/movieprops/default/yp_530a3849589a04.38370480/Sucker-Punch-Babydoll-Pistol-1.jpg Lanyard loop? Charm circle I think I saw "gun charms" for the first and only time in the movie "Sucker Punch". Is this a thing now? I may or may not be thinking about putting charms on my Beretta 92 lol. Not really, it's an HD gun so nothing goofy. Would look great with the pink Hogue grips though. |
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Quoted: I think I saw "gun charms" for the first and only time in the movie "Sucker Punch". Is this a thing now? I may or may not be thinking about putting charms on my Beretta 92 lol. Not really, it's an HD gun so nothing goofy. Would look great with the pink Hogue grips though. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Can you put a lanyard loop on it, and go full Tuco? I could get it drilled and tapped, but if it gets a lanyard loop it’s getting charms, not a lanyard. https://www.yourprops.com/movieprops/default/yp_530a3849589a04.38370480/Sucker-Punch-Babydoll-Pistol-1.jpg Lanyard loop? Charm circle I think I saw "gun charms" for the first and only time in the movie "Sucker Punch". Is this a thing now? I may or may not be thinking about putting charms on my Beretta 92 lol. Not really, it's an HD gun so nothing goofy. Would look great with the pink Hogue grips though. There have been multiple threads on it already: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/The-Official-Gun-Charm-Thread/5-2402599/ https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Do-you-think-Charms-on-guns-will-ever-become-a-real-life-thing-/5-2293835/ |
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Can't wait to see it. Also....IDK if it's your jam but hitting up the OP on this thread for some scrollwork might make it look cool https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/Back-to-scratching-up-guns-Model-10-MandP-French-Grey-attempt-Finished-/187-2550018/ |
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Quoted: Okay, that looks WAY BETTER than I was expecting! That’s always a plus! I will say, I’m not completely set on the current sight. I may try swapping it for an Eotech/510-type optic at some point in the future. The 506 just sits really high up, throws the visual balance off a bit |
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Alright, so I have come to the decision to change the optic on the Schofield as the current high-mounted tube-style sight isn’t working for me from a visual standpoint. I’ve decided I want to try to go with a more Eotech-style optic. Here’s where I need help - which one should I get? Currently looking at these options: - Vortex UH-1 Gen2 - Holosun 512C - Eotech EXPS - Sig Sauer Romeo8 Are there any other options in this style I should be considering? Right now I’m leaning fairly heavily towards the 512C, for the solar backup and cause it’s significantly more affordable. Plus it’s still fun to piss off the purists by adding a rail and optic and piss off the tactical nerds by using a Chy-nah dot. Any suggestions? |
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Quoted: Alright, so I have come to the decision to change the optic on the Schofield as the current high-mounted tube-style sight isn’t working for me from a visual standpoint. I’ve decided I want to try to go with a more Eotech-style optic. Here’s where I need help - which one should I get? Currently looking at these options: - Vortex UH-1 Gen2 - Holosun 512C - Eotech EXPS - Sig Sauer Romeo8 Are there any other options in this style I should be considering? Right now I’m leaning fairly heavily towards the 512C, for the solar backup and cause it’s significantly more affordable. Plus it’s still fun to piss off the purists by adding a rail and optic and piss off the tactical nerds by using a Chy-nah dot. Any suggestions? I'd go with the holosun. Its affordable, functional, and will piss people off. |
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Quoted: My only concern would be wearing out the latch quicker because of the heavier weight. I would have gone with a smaller red dot, but it does look like something out of a Sci-fi movie. It turned out looking good in my opinion. Thanks for sharing. Honestly I share your concern. If this gun were being built to actually be used I wouldn’t have considered putting all this extra weight on the front end of the gun and extra stress on the latch. This gun was made to be functional, but not practical. At most I’ll be putting several dozen rounds through it per year but beyond that it’s a safe queen and display piece. The red dot is being changed, although still for a rifle/carbine 512 optic. It should help the visual balance a bit getting rid of the super tall cantilever mount |
Uberti lists the stock Hardin model Schofield at 2.6 lbs, or 41.6 oz. ?This is…Slightly more. 4 lbs 6.5 oz or 70.5 oz. For reference, a Mk XIX Desert Eagle in 50AE is listed around 69.8 oz. So much for needing the Knucklegun, I can just pummel somebody with this anchor when it’s empty |
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Quoted: @Seven-Shooter get in here and regale yourself of the monster you helped inspire. This gun wouldn't be here without you sir!   Oh, I've been admiring, believe you me. I'm in the process of rechambering my Garand for .308, but I've thought about buying another to tankerize in .308 with an Ultimak rail. If I can bring about additional function over form, I am very rarely against applying modern tech to older designs. |