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hi guys, by now you guys know i really like quality work. and when someone does a good job i let you guys know, not so much out of pride, but so you can have confidence in them as vendors.
i recently, through a trial and error process of pain elimination (HAND INJURIES) , put a few of my frames up for trade. one of the gentlemen had interest in a couple of the frames, and his trade was to be one of his customs, but a special custom made to accomodate my hand. naturally i jumped at the chance since he also has similar affliction and would know what to do, how to shape it.
we did the deed! I write this review to show my new custom AKM Saleo. he said it was one of the more intense lam's he had done to that point? i believe him! the detail, the joints, the finish, the contouring, the ergos are outstanding. i can tell he made a real effort to eliminate edges for me.
because of the attention he paid the Saleo it changed the way i hold a frame, it actually gave me a better feeling for how the frame was supposed to fit my hand. i am grateful for that because i now grip all my frames slightly differently, you might think DUH? but with such a variety of frames, and trying to decide which grip best suits me it was a big help to get the right feel. it is a natural shooter for me the kind of shooter that makes you feel comfortable, and more at ease.
target side, unbanded
![Bicycle part Wood Game controller Metal Font]()
shooters side
![Wood Bicycle part Revolver Font Metal]()
target side banded
![Bicycle part Wood Font Metal Bicycle]()
another
![Brown Wood Bicycle part Metal Auto part]()
pains taken to contour
![Hand String instrument Human body Finger Wood]()
a view of the laminations
![Wood Kitchen utensil Eyewear Cutlery Terrestrial animal]()
in the hand
![Bicycle part Tool Wrist Bicycle saddle Human leg]()
the custom sig, we are now slingshot buddies
![Wood Wood stain Guitar accessory Hardwood Varnish]()
now! this does not make me a fanboy! i just find it very pleasing to show Andy's work. he talked with me throughout the process to ensure fit, as well as when i received the frame he did not ask if it was cool, rather he asked if it worked for me? that is not only customer service, but craftsmanship coupled with friendship.......................... Thanks Andy!
i recently, through a trial and error process of pain elimination (HAND INJURIES) , put a few of my frames up for trade. one of the gentlemen had interest in a couple of the frames, and his trade was to be one of his customs, but a special custom made to accomodate my hand. naturally i jumped at the chance since he also has similar affliction and would know what to do, how to shape it.
we did the deed! I write this review to show my new custom AKM Saleo. he said it was one of the more intense lam's he had done to that point? i believe him! the detail, the joints, the finish, the contouring, the ergos are outstanding. i can tell he made a real effort to eliminate edges for me.
because of the attention he paid the Saleo it changed the way i hold a frame, it actually gave me a better feeling for how the frame was supposed to fit my hand. i am grateful for that because i now grip all my frames slightly differently, you might think DUH? but with such a variety of frames, and trying to decide which grip best suits me it was a big help to get the right feel. it is a natural shooter for me the kind of shooter that makes you feel comfortable, and more at ease.
target side, unbanded
shooters side
target side banded
another
pains taken to contour
a view of the laminations
in the hand
the custom sig, we are now slingshot buddies
now! this does not make me a fanboy! i just find it very pleasing to show Andy's work. he talked with me throughout the process to ensure fit, as well as when i received the frame he did not ask if it was cool, rather he asked if it worked for me? that is not only customer service, but craftsmanship coupled with friendship.......................... Thanks Andy!
