As some of you may know, I've been manufacturing sight pushers for several years. It all started on this forum and has grown into a pretty busy part time business. I have the capability of manufacturing a plug for the lock hole. I am still on the fence as to whether John Whitt is going to show back up. If he does, I wouldn't consider it. Frankly, given what I know of the situation, I fear the worst for John. Anyway, give me some feedback as to the interest in a plug. It might be just exactly like John offered, or might be a bit different. Probably very similar. I'd probably start with the stainless K,L,N and go from there. Give me your thoughts and we'll go from there.
Ed Jennings
Jennings Machine and Tool
My buddy the pro machinist called this morning. He and I met last week and nailed down what we think are the right dimensions, harvested from a L plug. Anyway, he has two prototypes that he delivered to my house. I haven't gotten home to see them yet, but if they look ok, I'll try installing one in one of my guns and see how it looks. He says he's got to tweak the tooling to make the parting cut just a little. I have a couple of ideas that might help with that. Anyway, we may be getting close. Stay tuned for further updates.
Here's the latest: last night I took the original plug out of my 686 and tried one of ours. It fit great, except it was about .040-.050 too short on the frame side. We had taken dimensions from a lock, and failed to take into account that the lock is a tad recessed. At least that's what it seems. The location of the locking groove and the protrusion inside the frame were perfect. The original fork and spring hold it in place very securely. My partner in crime is going to make a handful tomorrow or Monday for me to inspect. If they look like they are ok, we will start shipping them. These will be KLN frame stainless. Sort of a brush finish. I'll address the J frames soon. Got to find what my wife did with hers last time she hid it
. If you go anywhere in my house, there is a loaded gun nearby. You just may not know where it is!
I'm going to produce some in carbon steel as well. I will probably cold blue or black parkarize them. Don't really want to fool with Delrin.
Looks like cost for one plug will be about $35, with additional plugs at $32. This is based on the machine time necessary to make them. If we can get the time down with more experience, we'll price them accordingly.
That's it for June 27. More as it develops. See first page of the JMT ad in the accessories section for ordering info. At the bottom, underneath the pushers.
Ed Jennings
Jennings Machine and Tool
My buddy the pro machinist called this morning. He and I met last week and nailed down what we think are the right dimensions, harvested from a L plug. Anyway, he has two prototypes that he delivered to my house. I haven't gotten home to see them yet, but if they look ok, I'll try installing one in one of my guns and see how it looks. He says he's got to tweak the tooling to make the parting cut just a little. I have a couple of ideas that might help with that. Anyway, we may be getting close. Stay tuned for further updates.
Here's the latest: last night I took the original plug out of my 686 and tried one of ours. It fit great, except it was about .040-.050 too short on the frame side. We had taken dimensions from a lock, and failed to take into account that the lock is a tad recessed. At least that's what it seems. The location of the locking groove and the protrusion inside the frame were perfect. The original fork and spring hold it in place very securely. My partner in crime is going to make a handful tomorrow or Monday for me to inspect. If they look like they are ok, we will start shipping them. These will be KLN frame stainless. Sort of a brush finish. I'll address the J frames soon. Got to find what my wife did with hers last time she hid it
. If you go anywhere in my house, there is a loaded gun nearby. You just may not know where it is!I'm going to produce some in carbon steel as well. I will probably cold blue or black parkarize them. Don't really want to fool with Delrin.
Looks like cost for one plug will be about $35, with additional plugs at $32. This is based on the machine time necessary to make them. If we can get the time down with more experience, we'll price them accordingly.
That's it for June 27. More as it develops. See first page of the JMT ad in the accessories section for ordering info. At the bottom, underneath the pushers.
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