H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Hi all. Some of you may recall how I am in the process of creating my own "Big Iron" based on the Marty Robbins song of the same name. Today, got the gun back from the gunsmith who mounted the new barrel on it. All have to do now is get the 1860 grips and it will be complete. I double checked on the status of my order from Taylor, and they are on their way. So, in just a few days, the project will be complete and and I will be among you with a big iron on my hip. It's not going to be exactly the same as the original that inspired the song, but I think it's gonna quite nifty when it's done. Pictures WILL be posted once it's all done. This is just to whet your appetite and create some anticipation for the results that I am soon to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 will you be using it at matches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L said: will you be using it at matches? From time to time, yes. Don't know what I'll pair it with. Something else that's "big" or something smaller for contrast. I have many options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: Hi all. Some of you may recall how I am in the process of creating my own "Big Iron" based on the Marty Robbins song of the same name. Today, got the gun back from the gunsmith who mounted the new barrel on it. All have to do now is get the 1860 grips and it will be complete. I double checked on the status of my order from Taylor, and they are on their way. So, in just a few days, the project will be complete and and I will be among you with a big iron on my hip. It's not going to be exactly the same as the original that inspired the song, but I think it's gonna quite nifty when it's done. Pictures WILL be posted once it's all done. This is just to whet your appetite and create some anticipation for the results that I am soon to share. Are you getting the grip frame and trigger guard as well? Are the new parts Ubertis? Let me know how the fit and finish is, as I'm thinking of ordering a couple of sets for a project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Just now, Tex Jones, SASS 2263 said: Are you getting the grip frame and trigger guard as well? Let me know how the fit and finish is, as I'm thinking of ordering a couple of sets for a project. When I first started this project, I too the grip frame and trigger guard off my Pietta 1860 to see if they would fit on the pistol I am using, an Armi San Marco SAA clone. They fit like a glove, so that's what I ordered. So when all is said and done it'll have the grips of an 1860, the frame of an SAA, and barrel cut down from a rifle. I'll save specifics for when I post the pics of the completed thing. I will say that the specs that are listed in the description on the Wikipedia page about the song are incorrect. I know this for two reasons, one, I have spoken to someone who has handled the original, and once the current owner of the pistol posted the actual specs here on the Wire. Mine's gonna wind up being similar and different, but a lot of fun. It already looks quite impressive with the barrel on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Looking forward to seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 21 hours ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: From time to time, yes. Don't know what I'll pair it with. Something else that's "big" or something smaller for contrast. I have many options. I vote something small like a sheriff's model. The first time I heard that song, I thought for sure the "big Iron" was a distraction and the Arizona Ranger was going to pull a smaller gun in the gunfight while Texas Red was eyeballin the Big Iron. I guess that's the kind of trickery only bad guys engage in though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 If you want a smaller companion gun, remember that a “sheriff’s model” might not not have an ejector rod. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 23 hours ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: From time to time, yes. Don't know what I'll pair it with. Something else that's "big" or something smaller for contrast. I have many options. I like the idea of matching together big and small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 I sometimes pair the two nickled pistols in this picture... It makes for a fine contrast, and it surprises a lot of people when I pull the Sheriff from a holster that can carry a 7.5" Colt. People don't expect it. These are all .44 Specials BTW. I also have .44-40 cylinders for all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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