Wow, a model 8/81 thread. I could not resist. I just picked up a new to me Model 81 in .300 Savage. A good companion to my two Model 8s in .35 Remington.
Nicely done. Got me thinking that some of these modifications might be a good project for my old 439 (mine has been rode hard).
I did read that you were having or had the slide re-blued once the new sights were installed. What did you have done to the frame, anything? The darn thing looks...
Having just re-read the .45 ACP thread( http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/171908-experiences-s-w-stainless-steel-45s.html ) from a few years ago I can see how someone can get pretty hopped up on the 645, 745, and 4506, I was.
I am just tickled with my 4506-1 that I...
I have to admit that I really like the way the 6906 feels and fits in my hand (I do have relatively small hands). Darn thing shoots like a house a fire!
But per Jaymo, the darn bottom end of the beaver tail looks like gray plastic!