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Folks, Went to check in with my gunsmith today and he had a surprise for me. He finished creating the elevation screw for the elevated rear sight wings. (Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic; my cell camera just sucks with close-ups and details...) He also stated I need to make up one more part...

Folks, A few more images of the slide lock itself...

Folks, I am HIGHLY pleased to present this update... As seen in the accompanying images, my gunsmith has TWO, count 'em, TWO slide locks 100% and ready to go!!! The main pistol images are of my replica in process. The slide lock by itself goes to what will be the first Hush Puppy...

Folks, FINALLY have some movement on some fronts... With the faux suppressor though, the ATF is moving at glacial speed. Been six weeks since I mailed the faux Mark 3 suppressor to them for a ruling. Nothing heard back yet... As for the progress with the parts, please review the attached...

Folks, My gunsmith is going into production for "Hush Puppy" slide locks on Tuesday. The cost will be $ 300.00 for this custom-made item, made from pre-hardened 4140 steel. His name is Tim and he works for https://www.facebook.com/MaxonShootersSupply. He stated to me today it is better to have...

Folks, Well, I got some GREAT news today regarding the "Hush Puppy" pistol project. Just spoke with my gunsmith. After he reviewed the plans and checked the numbers, he stated he could make the slide lock parts from pre-hardened 4140 material for a price of only $ 300.00!!! Given this part is...

Folks, Just received my newly revised rear sight wings from Justin Meyerholtz. That more aggressive slope DOES give it a more authentic look. The Hush Puppy project is drawing to a close that will be spectacular. Am pleased once again. Thanks, Justin...

Folks, The faux model Mark 3 Mod 0 Suppressor is on its way to the ATF. Now we wait...

Folks, I just received this new image of the revised rear sight wings. I do agree it does look more like the original wings... Added later: I put up an image of the old wings so folks can see the differences...

Folks, The model faux suppressor heads to the ATF tomorrow morning for their review. The "positives" of the barrel cap and back end cap plug go out to Rennie Raines for his work too...

Folks, I am pleased to state I made a few modifications to my 39-2 to fully convert it into a Hush Puppy. I field striped the pistol, then partially disassembled it. After removing the backstrap, I replaced the factory hammer with one that had a hole in the rowel end, exactly like the original...

Folks, I am pleased to announce I received the model faux mark 3 suppressor from Bill (BMCM). I also received the "positives" for the barrel cap and the back end cap plug, of which these will forwarded to Rennie Raines to make the "negative" molds for actual pieces to be made from rubber... I...

Folks, The gunsmith sent me an image in happy surprise email today. He got done threading and fitting the 5" barrel I had for my Hush Puppy slide! I was able to find a real 5" barrel for a 39/59 pistol on an online gun auction web site for a reasonable price and bought it instantly. For those...

Folks, Attached is an "overlay" image of the old and the new profiles for the rear sight wings. I lowered the front transition point by almost 0.125" overall. I had to agree with Justin Meyerholtz; it DOES looks much better now and more like the originals...

Folks, I spoke with swchad regarding the posting of pricing for the parts for replicating the Hush Puppy... The first item available are the chamber plugs for the accessory kit. Master Chief Bill (aka BMCM) is the supplier of these items. He has stated a price of $55.00 (which includes...

Folks, With another email from Master Chief Bill (BMCM), I would like to present the now complete prototype faux Mark 3 suppressor and muzzle plug, both of which we will submit to the ATF for testing as a faux suppressor with a "cap" to prevent water from entering the faux suppressor.. To...

Folks, A late addition from Master Chief Bill (BMCM). The image shows how well the urethane cylinder will fit into the faux Mark 3 suppressor's recessed front end. We are looking at ways to precisely and evenly cut that cylinder into equal sized disks.... Things are looking pretty dang good...

Folks, I received an email from Master Chief Bill (aka BMCM) with two images of work he is doing. One shows how the back end of the faux Mark 3 suppressor is being threaded for 1/2" - 28. The other is of two urethane cylinders he is going to use to make the muzzle plugs from. He has stated...

Folks, Spoke with the young lady doing the rapid 3-D printed prototype slide lock. The other two parts are printed. I should see them early next week...

Folks, I am pleased tonight to show two images of the slide lock laid basically into position on my 39-2, to check for sizing on the pistol. I am hoping during the upcoming week to have the chance to see the pivot pin and the right side of the slide lock for a test fitting... Tomorrow (28 Feb)...