Though the gun is way overpriced, IMO, I can appreciate the quality of the engraving's execution. I certainly would not commission "double-breasted" griffons on a gun, but it is hard for me to see any flaws in the work itself. The design doesn't please a large part of the market, granted. He was employed by Ruger and given the task of engraving a less than fine quality double. He had no say so in the canvas he used, most likely.
I don't believe even Ruger would have put a plastic insert on this gun, Joe. The blued trigger guard treatment matches the top lever. I think it is just out of our paradigm.
No excuse for that crappy inletting, even on an out-of-the-box Ruger.
SRH
