I may try to use the front sight again and see how it looks.

As far as accuracy I'm not sure yet as I've only owned it a few hours. I'll definitely try shooting it the next few weeks to see what it's like before I start working on it.

As far as the model it's a Brazilian contract 1917. So the serial number is on the back of the bottom. It doesn't say US Army so there isn't enough room I don't think to round the butt off to make it a official round butt. Other wise I'd have to make custom grips.

I may just cut it down to the ejector lug and try it like that for awhile and see how I like it. Then I can look for another barrel in the mean time and see what happens from there before I cut it extremely short.