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Fantastic work, Mike! I think you’re more than ready for Holland & Holland, Rigby, Purdy, etc., etc. :+1:

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Haha! Very kind Tom :slight_smile: Although I think I’ll get a few more of these under my belt before I apply for the job. So far all of my work has been jewelry related, and this was definitely a valuable learning experience. I was honestly really relieved that it went smoothly, and I didn’t end up buying two or three more slides to complete the project.

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Well, my client liked the slide so well he decided he needed a pair of grips to match, and here they are:

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:heart_eyes: I’m sure your client is very pleased with them.

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Stunning workmanship, Mike. These are beautiful, and so tastefully executed. Regardless of the craft, it’s always pleasurable to view the work of a master, and these grips are fine examples. Thank you for sharing! :+1:

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These are perfect in every way, Mike! Hope we’re able to see the entire handgun with everything in place.

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sneak preview :sunglasses:

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Wow! Many thanks, @Steve ! Your Photoshop wizardry never ceases to amaze! What an honor to have you do this. Thank you, my friend!

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Much appreciated, Tom and Aaron! I happen to know that both of you are masters of your crafts, and I truly value your respective opinions. Thanks guys!

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:laughing: Awesome work, @Steve!

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Great job, @Steve! I was convinced that was the real deal.

Mike, I think you found your niche. Absolutely beautiful firearm.

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It really is stunning. The beautiful wear on the frame really pops and accentuates Mike’s fine craftsmanship.

I’d like to piggyback off of a comment of yours, Tom, @mmrogers, do you have a bench set up at Holland & Holland’s Dallas Gunroom? :wink::saluting_face::+1:

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Great craftsmanship Mike!

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lol. Thanks again Tom and Aaron! Don’t think I’m quite there yet :wink: (but would love that)! This is actually the first 1911 I’ve engraved, and it was definitely a valuable learning experience.

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Much appreciated @StevesTrail !

Oh my…that’s simply amazing custom work. Gorgeous!!! I need to show that to hubby and son. Did I miss information about the grip…it almost looks like a woven horsehair pattern.

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Thank you @Bmpdvm . It’s deep relief engraving in western arabesque scrollwork. This is the rendering from which the grips were engraved (© 2025 M. M. Rogers) :

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Mike, are the grips stainless steel or sterling? Side question - which material do you prefer engraving?

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The grips are actually milled from billet aluminum, Tom. My preference is sterling for both hand engraving and laser lithography. I like stainless for slides because it’s less finicky to finish than carbon steel.

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Your client has excellent taste! To commission matching grips ~ chef’s kiss.

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