Thanks Charles. My friend up here at Weapon Works does his bluing in batches. I've been waiting 3 weeks to do it while he builds up enough work to justify running the tanks. Hopefully it gets blued on Tuesday.
This gun is a neat little item, but I unfortunately have no use for it, and I will be sorry to see it go. At least it's going back to the guy I bought it from. He asked if I would checker it. I told him I really coudn't right now. However, I had a spare hour yesterday with nothing to do, and I got it done real quick. I would have liked to high cut the front strap and point it up the diamonds further, but this was a rush job freebie for a friend. I have to admit, it's not the type of checkering I would normally do.
I think when the day comes that I retire from my job, I'll be building a nice little Caspian with a small frame and a Commander slide. I always liked those. Now I just have to finish another friend's gun (FROST18E). I can't wait until that's done, it's turning out so well. I wish I could keep it, but I'll just have to do the same to my next project gun.
By the way, do you own a digital camera? I, along with a bunch of people from the other site, were very impressed with that Kimber you did. I would love to see more of your work posted.