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02-04-2010, 08:24 AM
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Capt. "Kiss My Duck" is back...
Hey, Gents. Been a long time. When I returned home from Iraq a few months ago I quickly found myself prepping for a training mission to lovely Nigeria where I am currently working.
Hardly any access to a computer - but, I have missed all of you completely.
My question: I have a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 with a nice 10.5" barrell back home. This favorite of mine deserves a set of grips to highlight its beauty. Now, being in Africa at the present, I have access to artisans and exotic materials by and from which I could have a gorgeous set of grips made. The question is, are there any blueprints, specs, guides, etc., that I could give to one of these talented young craftsmen? I didn't bring the originals, so some specs would be great.
Any ideas? And, for that matter, anyone need a specific souvenir while I'm here?
Chris
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Christopher A. S. "Boots" Combest
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"If you get thrown from a horse, you have to get up and get back on, unless you landed on a cactus; then you have to roll around and scream in pain."
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02-04-2010, 08:30 AM
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Wow, Iraq then Nigeria - the Army likes you!
Perhaps one of our folks has said Ruger and can send you a set of grips? I don't but...
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02-04-2010, 08:56 AM
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Great idea, but I think I'll be home in a few weeks. Not enough time for mail to run. Thanks for the thought, though! And, yeah, my country utilizes me "well" I suppose... 
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Christopher A. S. "Boots" Combest
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Member: TSRA, NRA, GOA, North American Hunting Club and Ducks Unlimited
"If you get thrown from a horse, you have to get up and get back on, unless you landed on a cactus; then you have to roll around and scream in pain."
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02-04-2010, 09:00 AM
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Do you have access to purple heart wood? That would be awesome!
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02-04-2010, 09:09 AM
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You wouldn't believe... By the way, it's like O-Dark-Thirty in the morning at home, no? Why are you all awake??? Glad you are, regardless.
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Christopher A. S. "Boots" Combest
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Member: TSRA, NRA, GOA, North American Hunting Club and Ducks Unlimited
"If you get thrown from a horse, you have to get up and get back on, unless you landed on a cactus; then you have to roll around and scream in pain."
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02-04-2010, 09:15 AM
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Us Army civilians are a dedicated bunch. I'll be getting ready for work shortly as the 3rd ID can't function without me...
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02-04-2010, 09:17 AM
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Rock of the Marne...
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Member: TSRA, NRA, GOA, North American Hunting Club and Ducks Unlimited
"If you get thrown from a horse, you have to get up and get back on, unless you landed on a cactus; then you have to roll around and scream in pain."
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02-04-2010, 09:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ACES 6
Rock of the Marne...
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Roger that! And a "Strike Lightning" for my son's unit...
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02-04-2010, 11:49 AM
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You could also just have some blanks made, and have them turned into grips when you get back Stateside. Thanks for your service.
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Ruger Mk III Competition .22 LR, S&W M&P Pro Series 9mm
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02-04-2010, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Bluesky
You could also just have some blanks made, and have them turned into grips when you get back Stateside. Thanks for your service.
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+1 on that one. Get the material locally, but get a professional to do the work
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