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L frame side plates
in need of advise knowledge i want to change my 686-4 s sideplate to a early L frame sideplate with the s&w logo is this possible im having some work done on the gun & having it hard chromed Thanks to all
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05-17-2023, 10:12 AM
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Side plates are factory fit. Getting one that just happens to fit correctly is not necessarily going to be an easy thing.
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05-17-2023, 10:37 AM
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Suggest you get your present side plate laser engraved with the logo. 
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05-17-2023, 11:42 AM
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Here’s the K Frame Sideplate that came to me on a 686.
I was unsuccessful in locating a L Sideplate and sent the Gun to Mass.
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05-17-2023, 11:58 AM
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Side plates are custom fit - one of the very last operations that are these days. getting one from another gun that fits perfectly is very difficult! There is nothing worse than an ill fitting side-plate on an otherwise beautiful revolver, IMHO.
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05-17-2023, 06:11 PM
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Suggest you get your present side plate laser engraved with the logo. |
That sounds like a great option sir - any leads on who does this kind of engraving and about how much it might cost? I'm guessing the mothership is out of the question ...
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05-17-2023, 06:38 PM
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-2 and older have a smaller yoke screw hole.
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Side plates are mated to and finish machined with the frame, so finding one that will fit correctly is a roll of the dice.
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05-18-2023, 11:30 AM
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That sounds like a great option sir - any leads on who does this kind of engraving and about how much it might cost? I'm guessing the mothership is out of the question ...
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Since the OP is in Ohio, suggest you search near you. A quick search brought up six gunsmiths in Ohio that do laser engraving.
Here's one I picked at random:
Shooters Firearms
Laser engraving is widely available.
Here is a sample price list from an Oklahoma City store:
Laser Engraving Services
Blue Haven Firearms is now offering Custom Laser Engraving Services.
Standard Text Engraving Starting at $20.00
Deep Text Engraving Starting at $40.00
Standard Logo/Artwork Engraving Starting at $50.00
Deep Logo/Artwork Engraving Starting at $85.00
Handgun Stippling Starting at $120.00
NFA Markings $60.00 (Up to 2 Rows)
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05-18-2023, 02:21 PM
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Quote:
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-2 and older have a smaller yoke screw hole.
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Originally Posted by OKFC05
Since the OP is in Ohio, suggest you search near you. A quick search brought up six gunsmiths in Ohio that do laser engraving.
Here's one I picked at random:
Shooters Firearms
Laser engraving is widely available.
Here is a sample price list from an Oklahoma City store:
Laser Engraving Services
Blue Haven Firearms is now offering Custom Laser Engraving Services.
Standard Text Engraving Starting at $20.00
Deep Text Engraving Starting at $40.00
Standard Logo/Artwork Engraving Starting at $50.00
Deep Logo/Artwork Engraving Starting at $85.00
Handgun Stippling Starting at $120.00
NFA Markings $60.00 (Up to 2 Rows) |
Thank Ypu Sir
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