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Well, mostly it's a Rogers. I had this gun a while back and sold it to Wayne (Mossy Rock, I think). Before I did, though, I installed the grip safety (modified Chip McCormick) and hand filed the mag well. I had planned on having this built up, but I changed my mind and worked out a sale or trade with Wayne (can't remember which). Funny thing is I ended up buying it back, regreting selling it, since Chuck had seen the work I did, and while it is not near the quality of the greats, he was complimentary, and I was proud. Afterall, Chuck doesn't hold back . So once I got it back, I was able to convince Chuck to just finish it for me, and he did. I've had it back now for about three months and just got around to photographing it, so I hope you'll forgive the minor wear and handleing marks. After all, it gets carried and fired regularly.

I won't list everything that was done to it, since lots is visible, but I will mention what you can't see. This gun has a steel ramp expertly fitted to the frame to avoid the abuse some hollow points can inflict on an aluminum ramp. Additionally, the extractor has been relieved (thinned) to provie the tension on the case that Chuck felt was appropriate but not achievable with the standard Colt extractor in its stock form. Also, Chuck welded a bit of metal to the rear of the ejector, so the gap in the rear of the slide would not be too unsightly. This gun shows the amazing attention to detail that he has continuously demonstrated in an attitude that says, "good enough won't do."

I wish I could take better photos, but by this time most of you know how great one of Chuck's guns are, so please enjoy my modest attempt to show what Chuck did for me, and my amateur attempt at fitting a grip safety. I am very happy with this gun, and oh yeah, it shoots Wichester Silver Tip hollow points like they were made for eachother. It is my pleasure to share with you a gun perfected by a modern legend and a true friend. I like this gun so much I had to purchase my first set of Ivory grips. I chose mastadon ivory, because I liked the coloration against the chromed gun. Enjoy.
Lenny

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Thank's alot Lenny. Now I'm really pissed that I did'nt buy this from Wayne when it was offered. You and Chuck did this old Pony right.

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That La Gloria Cubana has me drooling

Wavell or Corona Gorda? Or Hermosa?

Nice shooting iron too.

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The fit of the grip safety looks just fine. I've seen some come from "name" shops that were not fit nearly as well.

I have yet to see anything he has done that is anything less than absolutely superb. If you ever get tired of that gun, don't hesitate to call. Dave

What finish is that? Hard chrome on the steel with clear anodizing? NP3 over everything? Something else?

Beautiful gun!

Metalife hardchrome over slide and frame. I think they put something between the aluminum frame and the chrome, so it wil stick, but I don't know what it is.
Lenny

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Lenny,
Metalife first nickles the frame.

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Better watch your six buddy, when Witherspoon sees that commander in .38 soop he might try something....as Al Shear can testify, Chip has an unhealthy fetish for the .38's. (And damned if it's not rubbing off on me too)!! Beautiful work you have there!

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Don't throw me in with Chips shenanigans John

Although, if its a 38soop and one of Chucks..............................

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I am glad to see a revival of appreciation for the 38 Super, not just as a competition cartridge, where it has held sway for a long time as a low recoil, flat shooting load, but now as a defensive cartridge. I have several Officer's models in 38 Super, and with the more 'stout' loads from Corbon and others, and with the right bullets, you end up with a carry gun that is far easier to use and just as effective as the same gun in a 45.

Of course, this same holds true for a beauty such as this gun in a Commander-sized platform. Thanks for the eye candy. It seems that Chuck is incapable of building a bad-looking gun, thank God. Dave