JohnHL
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I expect most of you remember this thinned down 3914:
Here are some pics of the modified 469/669 backstrap (Unmodified with "Grip Retainer Spring" on left; Thinned backstrap in center; Unmodified backstrap without "Grip Retainer Spring" on right; My fabricated, substitute "Grip Retainer Spring" below center):
Same from inside:
Modified "Grip Retainer Spring" in position in modified backstrap:
The modified "Grip Retainer Spring" I fashioned from some thin, springy scrap I had in a small salvage drawer.
I removed roughly equal amounts of material from either side of the backstrap with a hacksaw and sandpaper (High Tech!) until it was the same width as the 3914.
I then fashioned a small crescent shaped piece of plastic and glued it to the top of the backstrap to tuck it tighter to the grip frame.
The grip side panels required no modification.
I used a 39/39-2/439/539/639 grip pin to attach it to the frame.
Anybody who wishes to copy, build, or improve on this design has my welcome and blessings.
I will be delighted to see how you crafty members run with this.
John
Here are some pics of the modified 469/669 backstrap (Unmodified with "Grip Retainer Spring" on left; Thinned backstrap in center; Unmodified backstrap without "Grip Retainer Spring" on right; My fabricated, substitute "Grip Retainer Spring" below center):
Same from inside:
Modified "Grip Retainer Spring" in position in modified backstrap:
The modified "Grip Retainer Spring" I fashioned from some thin, springy scrap I had in a small salvage drawer.
I removed roughly equal amounts of material from either side of the backstrap with a hacksaw and sandpaper (High Tech!) until it was the same width as the 3914.
I then fashioned a small crescent shaped piece of plastic and glued it to the top of the backstrap to tuck it tighter to the grip frame.
The grip side panels required no modification.
I used a 39/39-2/439/539/639 grip pin to attach it to the frame.
Anybody who wishes to copy, build, or improve on this design has my welcome and blessings.
I will be delighted to see how you crafty members run with this.
John
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