Chef go and chop it. The problem with my Brazilian was a poor crown and end of barrel from setting in a holster with water and not being cared for. You'll notice that the front sight on mine is the old half moon cut to a ramp.Gunsmith first silver soldered it on.It came off after 18 rounds I was luckly I found it and had him braze it on the barrel end. Ordered a Tyler T-Grip for it as the rubber grips catch on the clothing during normal activties and are a distraction.