Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I think I asked this about a year ago and I've slept since then so apologies if this is old news I am in need of a source to checker my Marlin .45 Colt, 20 in barrel forearm. It came plain and I'm finding my left hand slowly moves back towards the receiver as I shoot. The stock is fine as I put my thumb on the right side of it as I lever and stays there without help, Not looking for something with roses and fluers-de-lis and angels in the skies above, just a nice checkering job that will allow me to grip the forearm manly-like. I can get a new forearm from Brownells for about $50 but not sure how well it would match--hey, I've got a little pride in how my guns looks. ideas and suggestions are welcome thanks cheyenne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) Same discussion (just about) from a week ago: http://www.sassnet.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=258793&hl=laser Have Drifter (Old West Laser Graphics) or some other laser expert cut you some standard checkering on the forearm with their laser setup. Much faster and almost always quite a bit cheaper than true cut checkering. But just as effective at keeping your hand from slipping. If his prices are about the same as last work I got done, expect about $75. http://oldwestlasergraphic.com/ http://oldwestlasergraphic.com/Checkering.html Also: http://www.chuckaroos.com/ Taz - http://www.shootingbums.org/klassiclaserworks/. He'll be at Winter Range! Good luck, GJ Edited January 16, 2017 by Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall John Joseph Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I have heard of this company. Might help. http://www.ahlmans.com/checkering.html MJJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Frank Norfleet Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 "Pinch" the rifle with your thumb and index finger in front of the forearm. Allows you to push the rifle with a lot off pressure into your shoulder, just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 The arthr-i-tis in my 70 year old hands keeps me from being successful with this idea but thanks for pointing it out. Never know when I might have a good day at the range cr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Mountain Buzzard Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 An already checkered forearm for $50 is money way ahead. You aren't going to find anyone for less than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Howdy, If you head over to gunbroker and take a look at the annie Oakley 22 you will see a very nice checker pattern. If you are spending money why not get a decent pattern? Unless it makes the project WAY too expensive of course. I might get that put on one of my plain janes.....hmmmmm. Best CR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Would, SASS # 53289 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Take a look at: http://www.shootingbums.org/klassiclaserworks/ I know they are traveling and are heading to Winter Range in February. I think they were stopping in Texas for a major shoot before then. If you PM me I'll give you their phone numbers. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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