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Photo From: Mark Freburg - Album: Handguns--Modern

Description: Charles Petty's "Gemini Dragon" custom .45 by Marc Morganti, retired US Army Aviation Helicopter Crew Chief-turned-1911smith. The frame is by Briley while the Damascus slide is by Caspian. Photo by Mustafa Bilal. Uploaded: 12/29/2007 by Mark Freburg
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(8/8/2015) Stu Wayne wrote: Did we have discussion on this pistol in 2007 when you uploaded the picture, Mark?

I have to say that, while t shows obvious attention to detail and careful workmanship, I don't care for the overall effect of this custom job. It seems designed more to show off what the builder can do than to be a more effective handgun. In particular, I think the Damascus slide complicates the lines and detracts from the appearance. I also think the fancy scallops and lines on the front strap and grasping grooves of the slide are silly - an overall checkering or scalloping pattern would be more visually appealing and likely afford better grip.

But that's just me.

Stu