Will_M Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 (edited) For those of you who didn't read the post in the announcement forum, Venry d'Aiguillon, owner of Radical Precision Designs and a member of the forum, passed away in late June. In February of this year, I called and asked him to build me a gun. He said his health was getting better so he'd take the job. We discussed details about balance and weight and he asked how I wanted it to look. I told him to do the cuts exactly how he wanted. I had seen his work before and knew that he could come up with something better than I could ever think up. He assured me that he'd make me something that would function perfectly, drive tacks, and be something I'd be proud of. He did not disappoint. I apologize for the last two pictures, as they are pretty low quality. I can assure you they do not do it justice. Edited August 6, 2010 by Will_M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_M Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 (edited) One more. This is a favorite feature of mine. Venry called me one day and asked if he could try something new. He never liked how 6" guns had that little gap in the slide below the end of the barrel. He asked if he could fabricate a new part and put it on my gun. Edited August 6, 2010 by Will_M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Amish 1 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Will, What a beautiful thing to remember someone by. That is a gorgeous gun,very distinct looks. Roman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Beautiful. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireant Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Very nice. How about a pic of the top of the slide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_M Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 As requested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Gorgeous piece, Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMV Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb32 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Wow! That's got to be the best looking 6" gun I've ever seen. Love the cuts on the dustcover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Mr. Venry's Opus..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Outstanding! I had the pleasure to shoot with Venry a few years ago at a Florida Open. He was a terrific guy and will be greatly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 What a work of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Outstanding. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Good stuff. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A62335 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Beautiful gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Oh man, I hadn't realized he died. I spoke on the phone with him maybe two years ago about doing a build for me, but I didn't really know what I wanted. He convinced me to wait until I had a better idea of what to ask for before I invested in a custom build. He was great to talk to and had a lot of good ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 What exactly did he do to the end of the slide that it looks so wide out front there? Is the barrel end inside the end of the slide? Looks like your shooting a .50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbosik Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 dam thats sweet,,what a beauty.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzygä Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 NICE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 It is a masterful piece but.........it needs its own higher end photo session. I would happy to help just send it to me with a few mags and hundred rounds or so (just as ancillary photo elements) and I get it back to you by, oh let's say years end! Thank you for posting. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_M Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 What exactly did he do to the end of the slide that it looks so wide out front there? Is the barrel end inside the end of the slide? Looks like your shooting a .50. If you look at the most recent picture I posted, the front of the slide was milled down about .1" on both sides. It takes the weight out of the "nose" of the gun. It's just a normal Schuemann Ultimatch barrel, but with the narrower slide, it DOES make it look larger. Oh and Mr. Kelley, That deal sounds like a steal to me. Just tell me where to send it. And yes, my pictures suck. There is no way I could do it justice either. Eventually I'll have a friend who is good with photography to take some good ones and I'll make it my avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike cyrwus Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 tremendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Work of art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezco Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Beautiful legacy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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