Rick_A
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With the current status in limbo I decided to tackle this on my own.
First step was finding the perfect screw(s). With the head cut off and polished and with a little turning on a drill it was almost ready to go.
20150306_193046_LLS by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
That's a start. It was actually the 2nd one I made. The first was cut off first then flung somewhere across the garage while using a rotary tool to smooth down the inside surface.
Not wanting a repeat the dremel stayed away and the back side stayed a bit ugly on #2.
20150306_204325 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
The unused clip from the first plug purchase was ideal for mine as the groove for it was made with a small triangular file. The factory retainer pushed it cockeyed.
Not too bad.
20150306_204208 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
It was apparent that the side plate had not been off before. As is customary the internals were bone dry with a little bit of grit thrown in. The trigger was actually pretty smooth considering and only got better with a little lube. It still feels heavier than my 442, but that one has a couple years head start on it.
The offending parts.
20150306_214846 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
That little unplugged hole is a little irritating, but I can certainly live with it.
20150306_213838 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
It finally feels like mine.
It was done old school with a drill, hacksaw, files, and sandpaper. Certainly not the most efficient way to do it, but that's what I've got.
The wife only asked if it was legal
At least I didn't get a hard time for gun parts and screwdrivers all over the living room table.
Lots of folks here are all about pre lock guns and such but this one was cheap, in great shape, and has proven to be an excellent shooter.
Thanks for reading.
First step was finding the perfect screw(s). With the head cut off and polished and with a little turning on a drill it was almost ready to go.
20150306_193046_LLS by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
That's a start. It was actually the 2nd one I made. The first was cut off first then flung somewhere across the garage while using a rotary tool to smooth down the inside surface.
Not wanting a repeat the dremel stayed away and the back side stayed a bit ugly on #2.
20150306_204325 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
The unused clip from the first plug purchase was ideal for mine as the groove for it was made with a small triangular file. The factory retainer pushed it cockeyed.
Not too bad.
20150306_204208 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
It was apparent that the side plate had not been off before. As is customary the internals were bone dry with a little bit of grit thrown in. The trigger was actually pretty smooth considering and only got better with a little lube. It still feels heavier than my 442, but that one has a couple years head start on it.
The offending parts.
20150306_214846 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
That little unplugged hole is a little irritating, but I can certainly live with it.
20150306_213838 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
It finally feels like mine.
It was done old school with a drill, hacksaw, files, and sandpaper. Certainly not the most efficient way to do it, but that's what I've got.
The wife only asked if it was legal
At least I didn't get a hard time for gun parts and screwdrivers all over the living room table.
Lots of folks here are all about pre lock guns and such but this one was cheap, in great shape, and has proven to be an excellent shooter.
Thanks for reading.
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