New Project SP-101

[DDGator]

Well, seeing a few Gemini Customs guns pictured here and elsewhere recently pushed me over the edge...

Yesterday I sent off my new SP-101 .357 3" to Mark at Gemini Customs, to build me one of these:

http://www.geminicustoms.com/Gallery/Dsc01113.jpg

My gun, however, will not have the hybraporting.  (After talking with Mark, he has agreed to loan me an identical gun with hybraporting for evaluation/comparision and a write-up in Concealed Carry Magazine!  )

I am also having him install a Meprolight front night sight.

Further, Jim Badger at Badger Custom Grips is building me a set of Rosewood boot grips!

The only other thing I am considering is possibly sending the cylinder off, when it gets back, to be cut for moonclips.  When this is all said and done, it should be a fantastic CCW piece!

Chris... are you drooling?  

[DDGator]

Just for fun, here is the "before" picture:



I have Fed Ex confirmation of arrival at Gemini Customs.  

[logical]

You're going to be very pleased with the result..I know you've seen the pics of my .357 3" SP.

[R9SCarry]

Duane - I can feel the onset of salivation - and may have to have a bucket to hand when I see the final results!!!

Did notice on the pic on Gemini site - there is a scuffing of finish on upper rear of trigger - doubt that can be avoided as there will be some rubbing there.  No biggie I guess.

I won't ask (yet!) about the bruise on the pocket book!! LOL.

[Wayne]

I have Fed Ex confirmation of arrival at Gemini Customs

We all remember that thread!  

[Richard S]

Duane:

I'm salivating, and I'm a semi-auto type.

RS

[logical]

.........

I won't ask (yet!) about the bruise on the pocket book!! LOL.

It's really not too bad considering all you get in the package.

[R9SCarry]

Very - very nice, indeed!  

I have too many guns and would probably have to sell something to do this to my SP - reckon it'll stay plain ol' std for now - tho I do have the CT's on it.

[DDGator]

Chris,

Still cheaper than an R-9...  

Ruger SP-101              $375
Gemini Customs work    $250 (including return shipping)
Shipping to GC             $35
Night sight                  $50
Badger Grips                $60

The customized, tweaked-out Magnum... Priceless!

[R9SCarry]

Hmmm - at a quick count that makes $770 or so - gettin aweful close to the R9 !!!  

Oh well - I 'll save up the saliva for now - and look forward to seeing your new ''Belle of the Ball''  

[DDGator]

I am not denying that it is getting close...  

[RJ HEDLEY]

Dang it,  You have got me to wantin' one of these Pups...

[TW]

>>Very nice, Duane...!  Can anyone suggest a good source for an SP 101 in .357 or 9mm...?...TW<<

[DDGator]

TW,

You probably know that the 9mm SPs are no longer in production.  I think they were last made around 10 years ago.  They can be hard to find and will generally fetch a higher price than a .357 model.  I stubled across a great deal on mine -- actually paying less than FMV, in my opinion.

[DDGator]

I heard from Mark this week -- he is rushing my job because I need it for an article I am doing for Concealed Carry Magazine.  He says my gun should be ready next week -- which would be a two week turn-around.  I think normal turn about is maybe 3-4 weeks, so I am thrilled.

"After" pics coming soon!