And if I'm not mistaken when returning said firearm or receiver w/ a ss# you must do a yellow form ( I forgot the number) and a background check. I might be wrong but I'm pretty sure. Batf has zero sense of humor and just looking to put something were the sun don't shine.
And here we go I like a 105. I would say pick one, work with it for a while and become comfortable with it. Keep a open mind and try a different degree later on. I belive that one must be able to become confident with one style of bit before trying a different style. Skill comes from diligence
I did the same thing, and after a while of that I bought a cheap black powder pistol of low value, and just let it all hang out. I'll never sell it but the next pistol a ruger lcp for under 200 bucks engraved it and sold it for 600 bucks. My point is step up, you are your own worst critic, if...
The sky is the limit, what ever you can dream and draw you can cut and shape. I started with ytube how to engrave when I became serious, read everything I could. I really have enjoyed ray clovers basic scroll manual. He touches on a great many learning points with a simple and effective...
The problem with turning the disk over is cross contamination before it is all said and done you will have a mix of 14k and 50k on both sides. Not what you want. Dedicated lap for each grit.
I started with a Ruger lcp and then moved on to lc9. Rugers finish on the slides needs work, I completely refinished the slides to a mirror finish by hand and did inlay of fine silver borders and 24K gold model numbers and letters. The reason I chose these models were the up-front cost $200 to...