just4grins Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I thought those guys who said that their PK'd Thompsons were too nice/beautiful to shoot were just plain silly, and I couldn't imagine acting that way when I got mine back. Well, I got it back last week and I understand! I'm going to shoot it, but it's a real act of will. I'm nerving myself up to do it. (If you've ever cliff jumped into water, you know the feeling). Amazing, flawless work from PK. I'm in Deerslayer's queue for new furniture, so this gets even better! Maybe I can find a beater somewhere.... http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/just4grins1/PostPKThompson.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piep Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 GrinsI posted a Colt beater for you today. If you have 52K that is. lol Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dog 1110 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Congrats on your new baby!She's a beaut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwiifirearms Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Nice! Any idea what the current wait is for PK to work his magic?I've been on the waiting list about two years.Mind if I ask how long he had your gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 just4grins, I'm getting close for several PK upgrades, (2) WHurleys and (1)NAC Colt. I'm curious about the finish Pk did on your gun.Is it his standard black oxide or his salt blue finish? Did he polish and or lightly blast before the bluing was applied? A close up showing the finish and his DiamondK stamp would be great. Thanks for the info,Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just4grins Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 1. I was in queue for 4 years and 2 months (August 2008 to October 2012.) PK had my gun from Early November last year through Late March of this year (a little less than 5 months). Worth the wait, and a quick turnaround once he received it, given the amount of work done.2. The finish is his standard finish, with the flats polished to 240 finish and buffed, and the nose and back grit blasted. This is what PK recommended for a West Hurley, and it looks great! (Photo below) I didn't see a stamp on the gun (wasn't aware that he stamped it). I've had it apart to look at the inside and maybe it's there and I wasn't looking hard enough. http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/just4grins1/DSC09726.jpg What doesn't show in the photos is the fit of the parts! The frame has no play whatsoever when latched or sliding off, and pulls off smoothly and easily. Everything on the gun fits like a swiss watch. I'm going to shoot it next week, and the function will undoubtedly match the good looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 OK, I want one of the .22 loaders that I see on the photo bucket pages. Did you make it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just4grins Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 OK, I want one of the .22 loaders that I see on the photo bucket pages. Did you make it?The loader is a "make from". I started with a loader from "Lucky's Loader " ( http://www.luckysloader.com/handgun/ ) that I bought at a gun show. I milled a slot in the back to fit the BDM stick mag that goes with Merle's .22 conversion kit, and then milled the plunger down to fit between the lips on the mag. It works very well. http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/just4grins1/Thumbsaver4.jpg http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/just4grins1/Thumbsaver5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piep Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Do you have anymore pics?Maybe some of the inside work also.She looks fantastic. Well worth the wate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye_Joe Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 That is exactly my story on mine. 4 years wait, plus 5 months turnaround time. I'm headed off on vacation so I asked PK to hold up shipping mine until I'm here to receive it. I'm stoked to see it after seeing these pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1930sRust Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 No factory white lettering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 thanks for the link on the .22 loader, I'll get one and modify like you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFalGuy Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Nice gun, PK did mine like that too. Dan's furniture is the bomb.That is a nice little loader- I have no way to do any milling but my 22 mags load pretty easy.Be nice if M60Joe would make some for the BD mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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