[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Just For Fun Project: “The Apache Pug” - Pugsly Von Knuckleduster lives! (Page 4 of 5)
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Quoted: Kind of a neat piece. Like others said, bit of a novelty...but so is the firearm itself. While I can justify the firearm, not sure I can justify this for myself at its pricepoint...But certainly understand why some would all the same. Interested to see how the full project ends up going if someone else takes on the task. Quoted: Quoted: https://content.invisioncic.com/r270761/monthly_2021_10/696AC822-FA6E-4560-8BC1-47EA7A047465.jpeg.2f82b81fce2eb9c8337798cf0d055d04.jpeg If anybody wants one, the single finger knuckler grip for NAA magnum frame mini revolvers is now available for purchase! Kind of a neat piece. Like others said, bit of a novelty...but so is the firearm itself. While I can justify the firearm, not sure I can justify this for myself at its pricepoint...But certainly understand why some would all the same. Interested to see how the full project ends up going if someone else takes on the task. It's in the design phase now at Wright Armory in AZ, should see it put to metal within the month |
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Quoted: https://content.invisioncic.com/r270761/monthly_2022_05/664F1E67-6DA6-4A9A-A853-02E08AA3335A.jpeg.d4bff95210e65193a11b8599d8b232a5.jpeg Design approved and commissioned  Yay! |
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Quoted: https://content.invisioncic.com/r270761/monthly_2022_05/664F1E67-6DA6-4A9A-A853-02E08AA3335A.jpeg.d4bff95210e65193a11b8599d8b232a5.jpeg Design approved and commissioned Attached File "I...I was told there would be a stabby thing. I was expecting a stabby thing on it and I don't see it." Milton aside, that's nothing short of brilliant! Where do I send $ to convert my NA? |
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Quoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/245980/Office-Space-Milton_jpg-2380329.JPG "I...I was told there would be a stabby thing. I was expecting a stabby thing on it and I don't see it." Milton aside, that's nothing short of brilliant! Where do I send $ to convert my NA? Quoted: Quoted: https://content.invisioncic.com/r270761/monthly_2022_05/664F1E67-6DA6-4A9A-A853-02E08AA3335A.jpeg.d4bff95210e65193a11b8599d8b232a5.jpeg Design approved and commissioned https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/245980/Office-Space-Milton_jpg-2380329.JPG "I...I was told there would be a stabby thing. I was expecting a stabby thing on it and I don't see it." Milton aside, that's nothing short of brilliant! Where do I send $ to convert my NA? Decided against the folding bayonet, too much additional complication for what would’ve just been a fairly useless aesthetic component. Wright Armory is the one fabricating and installing the knuckles. Anyone’s welcome to ask them to do the same work on their revolver but it’s gonna be costly… |
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Quoted: ivory would be ideal. If not real, then one of the G10 analogs or a piece of giraffe bone Quoted: Quoted: I was thinking about that some today, I’m honestly open to suggestions. Maybe some bone or antler would look good with the rest? ivory would be ideal. If not real, then one of the G10 analogs or a piece of giraffe bone Feel free to post suggestions! |
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Quoted: Feel free to post suggestions! I would also consider mammoth tooth ivory. No import/paper drama since it's already extinct, and small pieces would make good grips and aren't too expensive. there are a few supplies on IG and through knife making channels. If not the G10 stuff is cool here's real giraffe or armadillo? |
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Quoted: Brass panels to match the knuckles, full coverage engraving and brass plate the naa. Then you can tell them welcome to my bling bling bang bang thunk The knuckles are actually being made out of stainless steel rather than brass for needed strength. It should match the stainless parts of the revolver nicely though |
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Quoted: I would also consider mammoth tooth ivory. No import/paper drama since it's already extinct, and small pieces would make good grips and aren't too expensive. there are a few supplies on IG and through knife making channels. If not the G10 stuff is cool here's real giraffe or armadillo? Quoted: Quoted: Feel free to post suggestions! I would also consider mammoth tooth ivory. No import/paper drama since it's already extinct, and small pieces would make good grips and aren't too expensive. there are a few supplies on IG and through knife making channels. If not the G10 stuff is cool here's real giraffe or armadillo? Ohh mammoth ivory’s not a bad idea. Looks like it’d go well with the CCH frame |
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Lots of different options for various bone/antler/etc grips from this maker: https://spressercustomgrips.com/product-category/north-american/magnum/ I’ll probably get something from them once I get the gun back in hand. We’ll see how the balance looks between the stainless steel parts and the CCH frame and decide on darker or lighter grip material from there |
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Quoted: Lots of different options for various bone/antler/etc grips from this maker: https://spressercustomgrips.com/product-category/north-american/magnum/ I’ll probably get something from them once I get the gun back in hand. We’ll see how the balance looks between the stainless steel parts and the CCH frame and decide on darker or lighter grip material from there Oh great I stopped by for an update on this project and you supply a link for me to spend more money on one of my mini’s Bastard.  |
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Quoted: Oh great I stopped by for an update on this project and you supply a link for me to spend more money on one of my mini’s Bastard. Quoted: Quoted: Lots of different options for various bone/antler/etc grips from this maker: https://spressercustomgrips.com/product-category/north-american/magnum/ I’ll probably get something from them once I get the gun back in hand. We’ll see how the balance looks between the stainless steel parts and the CCH frame and decide on darker or lighter grip material from there Oh great I stopped by for an update on this project and you supply a link for me to spend more money on one of my mini’s Bastard. Do it  Inspiring others to spend money on guns is one of the main reasons I make these threads |
I was scrolling through grip options for this little tenderizer this morning and I happened across a fairly unique looking set of grips - They’re checkered rosewood with mother of pearl accent inlays:  https://premiumgungrips.com/north-american-arms-rosewood-and-pearl-accent/ I think these would look really good on the two-tone Pug with stainless steel accents. Is that just me? |
 Grips showed up today. I wouldn’t normally comment on it but I’m compelled to mentioned these were beautifully packaged and presented.  They look gorgeous, excellent fit and finish and the inlays feel solid. They’ll be ready to go on the gun once I get it back, which should be any day now… |
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Quoted: https://i.gifer.com/4x6h.gif The shop sent me pictures of the completed grip installed on the Pug and it’s absolutely glorious everyone! It should be on the way back to me this week!  Post them damnit!! |
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Quoted: Post them damnit!! Quoted: Quoted: https://i.gifer.com/4x6h.gif The shop sent me pictures of the completed grip installed on the Pug and it’s absolutely glorious everyone! It should be on the way back to me this week! Post them damnit!! Soon 
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Quoted: https://content.invisioncic.com/r270761/monthly_2022_07/F87A1C84-0D14-4441-858C-D12C52DE7346.jpeg.6b78e9d5d5ef1fb017c29ee9d92817b0.jpeg That's weird Every time I try to post the photo it comes out all dark and grainy Final payment made, it's shipping today |
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Quoted: Screw it I was going to wait until it got here and I could take more pictures but I can’t hold it any more, here are the pictures the shop sent me: https://content.invisioncic.com/r270761/monthly_2022_07/9F6E885F-E136-4EA7-915F-F97E57F683AC.jpeg.ee8e7d5d1cb8ff2a78ffade210cf6132.jpeg https://content.invisioncic.com/r270761/monthly_2022_07/266F2D69-088B-41BA-AF22-089C6B02B343.jpeg.fde27f3411699507102546a7005a4415.jpeg PUGSLY VON KNUCKLEDUSTER LIVES! Congrats man, that came out really beautiful. Bragging rights for sure at any range you show up at with that. 
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Quoted: Congrats man, that came out really beautiful. Bragging rights for sure at any range you show up at with that. Quoted: Quoted: Screw it I was going to wait until it got here and I could take more pictures but I can’t hold it any more, here are the pictures the shop sent me: https://content.invisioncic.com/r270761/monthly_2022_07/9F6E885F-E136-4EA7-915F-F97E57F683AC.jpeg.ee8e7d5d1cb8ff2a78ffade210cf6132.jpeg https://content.invisioncic.com/r270761/monthly_2022_07/266F2D69-088B-41BA-AF22-089C6B02B343.jpeg.fde27f3411699507102546a7005a4415.jpeg PUGSLY VON KNUCKLEDUSTER LIVES! Congrats man, that came out really beautiful. Bragging rights for sure at any range you show up at with that. In that sense it’s very similar to the original Apache pistols, just a little gangster man jewelry
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Quoted: That’s really cool and great work! Glad to see it came together after this whole time. The shop going to sell them for us clone builders? Anyone is welcome to ask Wright Armory about doing the same work to their gun, I have no claim over the design of the knuckle grip or the installation process. Just be aware of the sticker shock before you ask though… Click To View Spoiler
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Quoted: https://content.invisioncic.com/r270761/monthly_2022_07/4F24409E-491C-49A0-8F34-BAB90E73ED21.jpeg.8d670a3370103e02ece3d781ca9364a3.jpeg For anyone wondering NAA lists the unloaded weight of the stock “The Dude” variant Pug at roughly 6.4 ounces. This is a little chunkier than that. Still will sit in a pocket in my basketball shorts very comfortably without pulling them down though! You getting kydex for it? |
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Quoted: Anyone is welcome to ask Wright Armory about doing the same work to their gun, I have no claim over the design of the knuckle grip or the installation process. Just be aware of the sticker shock before you ask though… Click To View Spoiler Good work costs, and it’s badass art man, enjoy!!! I have handmade ivory grips and a solid 14k gold front sight. I’ve spent too much on too little and I would do it again in a heartbeat |
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Quoted: You getting kydex for it? Quoted: Quoted: https://content.invisioncic.com/r270761/monthly_2022_07/4F24409E-491C-49A0-8F34-BAB90E73ED21.jpeg.8d670a3370103e02ece3d781ca9364a3.jpeg For anyone wondering NAA lists the unloaded weight of the stock “The Dude” variant Pug at roughly 6.4 ounces. This is a little chunkier than that. Still will sit in a pocket in my basketball shorts very comfortably without pulling them down though! You getting kydex for it? I’m thinking more along the lines of a black leather belt pouch would be more fitting than some kydex? Plus with the SAO trigger I’m comfortable with the more soft-sided carrier. Either way that’ll be a little further in the future. Taking it to the shooting range this weekend, expect more pics and videos then! If anyone has any specific requests for things they’d like to see or ask just let me know and I’ll do my best to satisfy your curiosity |
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Quoted: Good work costs, and it’s badass art man, enjoy!!! I have handmade ivory grips and a solid 14k gold front sight. I’ve spent too much on too little and I would do it again in a heartbeat Quoted: Quoted: Anyone is welcome to ask Wright Armory about doing the same work to their gun, I have no claim over the design of the knuckle grip or the installation process. Just be aware of the sticker shock before you ask though… Click To View Spoiler Good work costs, and it’s badass art man, enjoy!!! I have handmade ivory grips and a solid 14k gold front sight. I’ve spent too much on too little and I would do it again in a heartbeat Oh yeah, very much you get what you pay for - and I am very pleased with what I’ve received back from the shop
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 Aesthetics aside, the ergonomics on this thing are spot on for my hand size. The finger stalls are perfectly sized for my fingers, all the edges have been rounded and smoothed comfortably - except for the outer edges of the strike face on the knuckles, perfect for helping to tear and lacerate when used kinetically. The grip feels natural and the wood palm swell grips rest perfectly into the palm of my hand. There are no sharp corners of hot spots anywhere the metal contacts my skin. After a bit of practicing with each hand as well I’ve come to the conclusion that the gun still feels most naturally when held in my right hand, which is my non-dominant side. This is the same as before the modifications when the gun just had the short two-finger grip. It feels much, MUCH better with the ability to firmly grasp the gun and hold on more tightly |
[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Just For Fun Project: “The Apache Pug” - Pugsly Von Knuckleduster lives! (Page 4 of 5)
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