Well, Navman sent me an email today. It said:
So Sean (who is home for the weekend) and I went over with a bottle of scotch. Glenlivet 15yo as a matter of fact.
We never had a chance to pop it.
Here's what he had for me:
Those grips are by Sarge, courtesy of my very generous and good friend
. He sent them to me a couple of months ago and said I couldn't say anything about them until I had a picture of them on my pistol. Thanks, Doc!
I also have a pair of
's camel bone grips scrimshawed by our own Jason. I should have them in a day or two. Pictures coming,
& Jason!
Everything on this pistol is custom. Here is custom front checkering by Navman. I've learned to like the flat triggers. This one is tuned to about 3.5#.
It's meant for carry, so has been carefully dehorned by Navman.
The rear of the slide has been serrated and the MSH and grip safety are nicely stippled. The rear sight was custom milled from bar stock by Navman.
All the internals were selected by Navman and I. To be fair, I knew what I wanted for frame and slide, and Navman recommended the rest with some help from me. I learned a lot from the process. Navman is really patient and helpful.
It's a WC barrel, guide rod, and bushing on a Remsport forged carbon steel frame and a naked Caspian carbon steel slide. Most of the internals are WC and EGW with a few others thrown in. The front sight is 14K gold bead, which my old eyes pick up quite well. The gun points beautifully.
Finish is Ionbond.
The pistol is incredibly tight. I'll be taking it to the range tomorrow, but Navman tells me it shoots to POA at 15yds.
Photos cannot do this pistol justice. Other than a woman, it's the most beautiful thing I have ever held.
Range report with dirty pictures as soon as I can get some rounds through it.
Tom