Thanks guys. I'm still thrilled that I get paid to do this. This kind of work doesn't usually happen without a great client that knows what he wants but is willing to take a few suggestions from the builder. For some reason the stock profile came out looking a little slimmer than most Rugers. I suppose the 14 3/4" pull doesn't hurt in that regard. There's not much that can be done without major surgery to open the grip without it looking bent from tangs to grip.
Roger Kehr has some better pics of his engraving on the build thread over on Accurate Reloading.
Custom Ruger No.1
