I've passed up on two of those over the years and regret both.  I don't see them available too much anymore so I think you did good, looks new!

Nice BHP! I'd like to get some custom work done on a few of mine, but that will have to wait for funding.   Redline the standard barrel length on BHP's are 4 5/8"....

Quote from: Grim Reaper on June 25 2012 08:03:45 PM MDT

I will repost my story here, thanks for asking.

My grandfather is Curtis Jones, a well known California knifemaker/gunsmith throughout the 80' and 90's until he retired. Used to win best mirror finish at almost every knife show he went to. He did all his own work, including the jeweling on the hammer.

That Ruger Redhawk has a great story behind it. The Redhawk was a gift from my grandfather and is one of the first off the assembly line back in 1980. My grandfather had an old Blackhawk from the 1950's and sent it back to Ruger for repairs. Upon seeing the weapon, the guys in the repair shop notified William Ruger Jr. who recognized it as one of the Blackhawks William Ruger SR. (founder of Ruger) had assembled. They contacted my grandfather and explained the situation to him, that they wanted to keep the old blackhawk to give to Ruger Sr. as a gift. They asked him to name his price basically, within reason. My grandfather's response was you can keep the blackhawk if you send me one of those new Redhawk's when they come out next year. Ruger agreed, and my grandfather was issued the Redhawk, #14 off the assembly line. It is now in my possession. I have the original letter that Ruger Jr. sent my grandfather thanking him for the Blackhawk.

I have been offered large sums of money for it, but will never sell it.

Awesome story!

Nothing special, my new stock except for Lone Wolf barreled Glock 20SF