One reason Laughridge chose this sight is to add weight to the revolver. Bill modifies the Aristocrat rib especially for pin shooting. The standard rear blade, which is a square notch, is replaces with an Ashley style speed notch rear sight blade. The wings on each side of the front sight are machined off, the sides of the rib are chambered, and the four flutes are milled. The top of the barrel is drilled and tapped for the machine screws which fasten the rib to the barrel.
More attention is given to cosmetics.
The cylinder flutes are buffed to a high polish. Laughridge then masks the flutes and glass beads the cylinder. The frame is also glass beaded. Bill installs an Aristocrat underlug on the barrel which adds weight and helps dampen recoil. A crane ball lock is then installed on the underlug.