A NAA .380 Guardian I just finished engraving

Otto Carter · January-20-19 20:01

Here's a Guardian I just finished engraving and putting a patina on.
https://ottocarter.com/naarelic.html

Honky Tonk Man · January-21-19 03:01

Nice work Otto! That pattern is so different from the usual floral patterns you usually see. I like it a lot! I followed that link to your other work and it's all good. Thanks.

smokeless joe · January-21-19 04:01

First let me say welcome to the forum Otto. That is some really nice work you did on the guardian. We sure do have some talented members on this forum. I hope you stick around and continue to share your work with us.

Biff · January-21-19 05:01

DANG! That is nice.

Uncle_Lee · January-21-19 05:01

That, I would like to have.......

I don't have words to describe the feelings.

That is beyond beautiful.

OV-1D · January-21-19 06:01

Quote from: Otto Carter on January-20-19 20:01
Here's a Guardian I just finished engraving and putting a patina on.
https://ottocarter.com/naarelic.html

WOW Is that you OTTO the OTTO that does all that outrageous engraving ? It is a pleasure to have you on this forum I'm sure I'm speaking for everyone . Your like a Hollywood celebrity to me anyhow with all those beautiful pieces you've worked on , way over the top workmanship , none better . Well WELCOME to the menagerie of mostly great folks you'll fit in like peanut butter and jelly around here and thanks for all those great pictures of your works of art .

bearcatter · January-21-19 06:01

Very, very nice. I agree it's well done change from the common floral designs.

top dog · January-21-19 07:01

Super nice work!!!!

Top Dog

Uncle Fatso · January-21-19 08:01

Superb

Canoeal · January-21-19 08:01

Welcome! From the great looks of that gun, you are no beginner. Great job!

billmeek · January-21-19 09:01

Otto has a lot of very nice work on his website:

https://ottocarter.com/

He's also featured with 2 firearms (Sandy's Sidewinder and an engraved Guardian) on the NAA website:

https://northamericanarms.com/category/exotica/

By the way Otto, you might want to change the "Exotica" link on the front of your homepage to the correct URL above.

Canoeal · January-21-19 09:01

I guessed he was that good.

bill_deshivs · January-21-19 13:01

Very nice! Interesting work.

5_shooter · January-21-19 15:01

WOW! Beautiful work!

ikoiko · January-21-19 15:01

Have admired your work for years. Truely wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

autofull · January-21-19 19:01

beautifull.

holiday009 · January-21-19 19:01

Wow

That's indescribably nice.

Warthog · January-21-19 19:01

Well Done! Wish one day to own a firearm all engraved that well.

BRAVO!

Dinadan · January-21-19 19:01

Beautiful work, Otto!!

PaPa K · January-22-19 07:01

Beautiful engraving and finish work! The combo of style of engraving and finish resulted in a very classy piece. Nicely done Otto.

heyjoe · January-22-19 10:01

Beautiful work! Welcome aboard Otto!

grayelky · January-22-19 16:01

As in the past, you have amazed us all with your fine work. Thank you for posting the pictures. Maybe one day I could afford to have you do one for me!

OV-1D · January-22-19 16:01

ME TOO !!

Uncle_Lee · January-23-19 04:01

How much is "afford"?

OV-1D · January-23-19 05:01

Good morning Unc and everyone . Hows that saying go "If you have to ask then you can't". Ha

Uncle_Lee · January-23-19 05:01

Quote from: OV-1D on January-23-19 05:01
Good morning Unc andeeryone . Hows that saying go "If you have to ask then you can't". Ha

That quote was in my head.
I just wondered if I should afford one.
I can afford it but should I?
It would just be another one in the shoe box.
But I would touch it real good before putting it away.

OV-1D · January-23-19 06:01

Don't forget you need TWO . Ha .

Ruger · January-23-19 06:01

Hey . . . Otto . . . . WELCOME to the Forum!! Beautiful workmanship. A classic. So maybe in between engravings you would spend some time at this here firing line! We need the classy guys to join in to offset us other kind of guys.

Rick_Jorgenson · January-23-19 06:01

Wow!

Very nice, and unique!

The drifting away from "traditional" style is daring and I like it! (I'm no expert on "traditional" engraving, JMHO)

The differences of patterns on different guns, rather than only doing one type of design shows a great deal of knowledge and craftsmanship of your art!

Thank you for posting it!

You have another fan!

Uncle_Lee · January-23-19 14:01

Quote from: OV-1D on January-23-19 06:01
Don't forget you need TWO . Ha .

On that, I would be ecstatic with just one. (ecstatic - Had to check the dictionary on that one. Yup, I would be.)

OV-1D · January-23-19 15:01

Great word Unc . Now that I have spell check I don't have to ask the wife .

KEN AR · January-23-19 23:01

Welcome to the NAA forum and I love the work.

My inlaws live in Sweetwater, might have to drop off a piece sometime when I come over.

Ken AZ

Ghost21 · January-29-19 14:01

Beautiful work Otto! I have been following your work for years. A true artist and craftsman.

barrytheprof · April-10-19 20:04

Awe inspiring craftsmanship Otto. You made my day. I've sent a link to your site to several gun collector friends.

MR_22 · April-12-19 09:04

I'm a little late to this thread, but wow, Otto, that is stunning! Very nice work.