Recent content by lolaralph

My gunsmith is very careful when bead blasting, it is a fairly safe procedure and can be contained to a small portion without really affecting any of the internal mating surfaces. Although I’m thinking some flat plate sanding will be involved prior to blasting, I definitely don’t desire a...

I’ve passed on a few complete lady smiths, I just don’t care for the logo. To me it looks like an afterthought on S&W’s part, or something an individual may have added. If it was in traditional style lettering/font I don’t think I would mind it as much.

Since the purchase is only a slide/barrel combo I don’t believe there is any real value to destroy and the fact that the two possible guns the slide will be going on are complete and can be easily returned to their original condition gives me no concern about value loss.

thanks for posting the pic, i appreciate it. my plan was to have it blasted regardless of what i do with the logo, but it appears with a little work prior to blasting it could be completely erased.

I found this particular slide for a reasonable price, that's what sparked the interest. Thanks for the suggestion though.

I’m considering picking up a lady smith slide and barrel for possible “frankensmithing” on a 439 frame. I may also consider it for my 3914, for the two tone look. My question, how difficult is it to remove the “lady smith” logo. I’ve had other stainless guns bead blasted and they look great...

I have a 457, I never liked the "blocky" slide and have always kept my eyes open for a replacement top end. I have found a 4513 slide that I'd like to use if it would work. This particular slide has the "Tactical" billboard if that helps identify the variant. The 4513 slide has no barrel with...

Probably my biggest factor in the swap as well.

I'm not 100% sold on the blocky value series slide, I don't see much difference in the frame when comparing it to a traditional 3rd gen, but that slide is kinda "meh". The night sights on the 4513 are a bonus as is the stainless. Plus, I don't think any of my 2nd and 3rd gens are exactly stock...

I'm relying on JohnHL's first hand experience in completing th exact swap I'm planning.

Thank you John, the information is fantastic and appreciated very much.

Thanks for the input, I appreciate it. Have you attempted this, I'd like to hear that someone has done it before I purchase.

I'm considering purchasing a bare 4513 slide to use with my 457, will my 457 barrel work in the 4513 slide ?

Another BMCM thread, I've been waiting for one. Educational and entertaining all in one. All the initial doubters make it even better.

Again, thanks for taking the time to post this valuable information. I learn a good bit from these wonderful posts. Now for the next question, why is the actual act of decocking the gun vary so much from gun to gun. A few of my 3rd gens are almost effortless to decock while others...