Yeah, Chic was great. The ones of his done by Bell Charter Oak keep his name and art alive. My favorite bizarre was always the New York Reload with a pair of 36s.

As for the blackwood, would think his cutter needed cleaning every diamond or two. Those sound lovely, by the way, and a picture posted would be most welcome when May comes around.

I think the best duty grip was always the wood and T-grip with a wad of rubber bands twisted around the handle, field-expedient custom.

Late PS- I could talk about various small guns nearly forever, as over my life, there are very few not tried. Always was on the search for that elusive pocket sniper rifle capable of taking mice to elephant, and as rugged and reliable as a solid steel bar. Plus, what works for one person's build, dress habits, job description, etc may not, or will likely not (in my experience and to great harm to wallet), work for somebody else. I stuck with the Bodyguard all these years because it is a tack driver with the old LSWCHP over 2400, even if my eyes no longer up to it anymore, and now have it loaded with a boutique premium which actually DOES expand some at .38SPL velocities. But, I feel far from unarmed with any of them, whether the pocket .22LR rifle NAA mimimag, Bodyguard, G43, whatever, they all will do the job if I do my part.