Ruger Blackhawk engraving

[paintor]

Here are some photos of a recent job.
Otto

[ksnyder]

Paintor, very nice classic look. I've heard those buggers (Rugers) are harder than "H".
What kind of treatment after the engraving, hot or cold blue?
Kent

[paintor]

Yep, Rugers are tough. Especially the loading gate. I just finished a Red Label shotgun that was one of the toughest I've ever done. It sure makes you find a way to make a graver grind for tough metal. BTW, I use Lindsay carbalt exclusively. This revolver was hot blue finished. The cheesy aluminum parts (lower frame and ejector rod housing) were finished with Gun-Kote.