Ηι All,
I feel I'm butting in as i did not take part in the previous discussions...
I'm totally in favor of a customized personal handle....
a general handle is a
perhaps the gun can be finished with a general handle (so that the groove for the handle is opened , and the gun to be finished around it..but the handle not glued in) ...
The constant here will be:
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1. the position of the hand of the spearo when holding the handle, in relation to the gun-shaft (as higher as possible)
Variables
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1. Dimensions of the handle to fit small-big hands (or personal preference)
2. Left or Right handed handle (or even unisex
)
3. Angle of handle in relation to the gun axis
4. anatomical shape to fit exactly in our hand with comfort and have strong hold (using a glove of course)
5. Distance of the trigger from the handle (i mean when you hold the handle how far to reach for the trigger...i don't know if i explain myself well here)
Now, from the 6 items (1 constant 5 variables) to take in consideration when designing the handle (for effectiveness and not looks) 85 % is from the variable group.
So...to sacrifice 85 % of the 'effective function' of the handle would be a bad thing......you will 'cripple'
the gun ....
My opinion is that:
whoever the lucky winner is, he/she can go and buy some molding material.
he/she will then get a stick and put the molding material on it and shape it to his/her very personal preference (using a glove always) and try out some trigger spacings and note the distance from the finger....also try and figure out what angle is best for you, comfort and aiming etc
Then these information can be given to the builder , together with the molding of the personalized handle and the builder could 'transfer' it on wood !!!
I understand the the 'copy' of the mold on the wood will not be a 100% copy but it will be still be very very good !!!!
My opinions....
P.S some members mention that if this was the case then the winner should get to chose number of bands, length of gun etc...
as this part(the handle) is easily changed to another, its worth the extra effort to do so
Thanks,
George
