The Czickness LII.2…..the sunshine and roses version.

[Firehawk]

Had a long day working in Rochester and Logansport. Just got home a bit ago and just in time to put the youngest to bed. A very physical day too removing and rebuilding a 120lb pump in a space only big enough to crawl in. I’m beat.

 

[Firehawk]

I ordered new grips for the SP01 Competition Blue to make it my wife’s range/practice gun. I was going to put them on the gun and wrap it up and put it under the tree for her for Christmas. When I got home tonight she told me, “Oh, your new grips came in. I wrapped them and put them under the tree. You can open it on Christmas”.

Well… that backfired!

 

[ditcherman]

I ordered new grips for the SP01 Competition Blue to make it my wife’s range/practice gun. I was going to put them on the gun and wrap it up and put it under the tree for her for Christmas. When I got home tonight she told me, “Oh, your new grips came in. I wrapped them and put them under the tree. You can open it on Christmas”.

Well… that backfired!

You could just put her name on the package.
Or you could re-wrap them and put her name on them.

I don't see any other way to send her the message that this is her gun.
Of course, your wife is a little more friendly to the guns than mine, but rest assured, you can trust me!

 

[Firehawk]

You could just put her name on the package.
Or you could re-wrap them and put her name on them.

I don't see any other way to send her the message that this is her gun.
Of course, your wife is a little more friendly to the guns than mine, but rest assured, you can trust me!

It’s wishful thinking on my part and a way to encourage her. Of course we’ve been married 13 years and she’s only gone to the range with me twice. But both times were this last year. I’m holding out hope.

Oh and FIFY

 

[WebSnyper]

I ordered new grips for the SP01 Competition Blue to make it my wife’s range/practice gun. I was going to put them on the gun and wrap it up and put it under the tree for her for Christmas. When I got home tonight she told me, “Oh, your new grips came in. I wrapped them and put them under the tree. You can open it on Christmas”.

Well… that backfired!

Tell her you ordered those as a gift for your best friend. Then on Christmas give them to her.

 

[T-DOGG]

@T-DOGG

Among the hills, when you sit in the cool shade of the white poplars, sharing the peace and serenity of distant fields, and meadows—then let your heart say in silence, “God rests in reason.”
And when the storm comes, and the mighty wind shakes the forest, and thunder and lightning proclaim the majesty of the sky,—then let your heart say in awe, “God moves in passion.”
And since you are a breath in God’s sphere, and a leaf in God’s forest, you too should rest in reason and move in passion.

-Khalil Gibran

Thank you my friend. It is greatly appreciated.

 

[rkwhyte2]

Morning all

 

[patience0830]

and no donuts. Blood work this AM.
G'morning, Vinny.

 

[rkwhyte2]

Now I want a donut.

 

[wtburnette]

Morning all...

 

[rkwhyte2]

Time for me to head out. BBL

 

[T-DOGG]

Now I want a donut.

 

[T-DOGG]

Morning

Been craving donuts for a few weeks now.

 

[88E30M50]

Good morning folks! ️

Time for SSSS. That last S is a shot today.

 

[RustyHornet]

Morning folks! Attended midweek advent service last night by myself since I’m the only one who isn’t recovering from the stomach virus (mama actually forced me out of the house to enjoy some me time)… Was peaceful. Until while walking out and checking my phone to see that I had a text that the littlest had fallen out of her sisters bunk bed while playing……. Thankfully everyone is ok…

@Leadeye here is the gun I brought up yesterday. Has a great look about it. If I had some extra cash laying around… I’m not smart enough to understand the differences on all these Colts or clones.

WTS: - Colt 1911a1 built in 1927 (PRICE DROP)

Colt 1911a1 made in 1927. This pistol is 1 of 10,000 manufactured by Colt for the Argentina government between 1927-1928. It has been parkerized at some point in time. I have shot this pistol several time, never had any problems. Comes with two mags and a Bianchi leather holster. I’m willing to...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[wtburnette]

Dang, now I might have to pick up donuts on Saturday so I have them for Sunday and Christmas morning.

 

[bcannon]

Good morning fellas :bgoOJ:

It must have been windy lastnight, had a few inflatable Christmas ornaments embedded in the woodline this morning. Put them out by the road with a lost and found sign on them. Now let's see how long they sit there.

 

[T-DOGG]

When is too soon to start drinking?

 

[Leadeye]

and no donuts. Blood work this AM.
G'morning, Vinny.

Got mine done last week, docs say it good.

 

[Firehawk]

I opened the grips up this morning intending to get them installed and wrapped. At first glance the engraving was well done but I was disappointed with the stain. It was very dark and hid a lot of engraving detail. I didn’t get a before pic of the other side but it was even darker. Also the left side was not cut for the mag release.



So I attempted a quick project while the Mrs was out. I cut a relief for the mag release. I took 220 then 400 grip sandpaper and lightly sanded the top surface just enough to create some contrast with the leopard engraving. The right hand grip (left in the pic) started out so dark that I could hardly see the leopard face engraved. It looks much better with some contrast.



Then I applied a light coat of tung oil over the top surface to help enhance the grain and contrast. Perhaps there’s a better product to use? Idk, but tung oil was on hand and got it done in my limited time. I think she’ll like it and it’s a definitely a big step up from Muddy Girl Camo!



Now I’m thinking about what baseplates will go with the grips. The +2 blue baseplates definitely don’t match. Or should I just stick with standard mags?