Quote Originally Posted by 45flint View Post
Interesting comment I would pick the custom in a heartbeat? Bottom looks a bit “factory” to me edges not quite as sharp. The courser and deeper lends to a better effect to me, but it’s the checkering combined with the new contour that is much better than the original. Certainly better than my 1920 which is pressed? But probably owners prejudice! Lol
To better explain my opinion Flint.
The checkering does not follow the stock lower contour well and the end section at the fore end is abrupt(straight); against the overall flowing design,
It is better represented and familiar on examples of original hand checkering and on the pressed version.