4516 'Target' refinished and hybrided with 745 wooden grips

[Jeroenw114]

I went in love with my 4516-1 when first in my hands but am not so font on rubber grips. Since target shooting is the one thing I use it for I went changing is to my wishes. And wanted to share is now it's finished.

Changes are:
ISMI 22# flatwire spring for Glock 19
Smaller diameter DIY guide rod and bushing to fill the gap
LPA sight
Spur hammer and other trigger
Blocked DA function
Shortened 745 grips. (including relocating lower screws)
Shortened 745 alu grip insert.
Wolff #17 hammer spring and some sear tuning (breaks super, still not very light)
DIY bigger magazine release
Bed blasted

It has now the looks I like, adjustable sight and a good (enough) trigger. 

I would like to thank the members answering my questions in the past and special thanks for BMCM and JohnHL who answered more questions trough PM.

























How it was

 

[Sevens]

Now that is really beautiful! You have done fantastic work and you take really good pictures too. If you have done more... post them up!

Love it!

 

[colt_saa]

That is the finest looking 4516 I have ever seen

How does it shoot?

 

[18DAI]

Absolutely beautiful! Very fine work! Congrats!

An average 4516 shoots like a bigger pistol. I imagine with your modifications, yours is a tack driver. Thanks for sharing it with us! Regards 18DAI

 

[Jeppo]

Makes me want to send you mine.

 

[Sevens]

Okay, I don't want start a ruckus but I've got to say it somewhere and there isn't ever going to be a better subject for me to say it:

They should have made a Shorty45 with a steel frame.

I've always thought that and the 4516 in this thread re-affirms it!

 

[GaryS]

They also should have kept the 2nd Gen grip design, even for the compacts and other guns of which there were no 2nd Gen versions.

Grips are the biggest PITA in the 3rd Gens.

Okay, I don't want start a ruckus but I've got to say it somewhere and there isn't ever going to be a better subject for me to say it:

They should have made a Shorty45 with a steel frame.

I've always thought that and the 4516 in this thread re-affirms it!

 

[18DAI]

Hey BMCM, you thinking what I'm thinking? Regards 18DAI

 

[Jeroenw114]

Thanks for the kind words

That is the finest looking 4516 I have ever seen

How does it shoot?

Shoots very good, quite accurate and no jams. And now with lighter trigger I hope even better.
I had a Colt Officer's 45 before, all trouble. I use SWC in the 4516 without problems.

 

[Jeroenw114]

I agree. It hold much nicer. I recently bought a 845 with plastic grips. I don't like the feel. Will be changed over time.

They also should have kept the 2nd Gen grip design, even for the compacts and other guns of which there were no 2nd Gen versions.

Grips are the biggest PITA in the 3rd Gens.

 

[stansdds]

I really like that customized 4516. I find the straight, checkered aluminum, straight backstrap of the 645 to be quite comfortable in my hands.

 

[JohnHL]

Very fine craftsmanship.

You should be proud.

John

 

[BAM-BAM]

Hey BMCM, you thinking what I'm thinking? Regards 18DAI

That is SWEEEeeeeet.......................


on a 4566 or your PC .45 Recon!!!!!!

 

[Trooper224]

That's an awfully interesting mashup and very well executed. Well done.

 

[TercGen]

Outstanding work Jeroenw114! That looks to be very nice craftsmanship.

Those grips look fantastic on the gun and I have to say that I am very intrigued on fitting a S&W 3rd Gen with a 2nd Gen grip setup like you did. Thank you for sharing!

 

[DMcBB]

Awesome work, Jeroenw114! Can you tell us more about how you did it? What hammer and trigger did you use? How are the 2nd gen grips attached to the 3rd gen frame? Did you have to modify the back strap to fit? How did you make the small piece that holds the pin on the bottom of the back strap? I'd love to learn more!

 

[Sevens]

My vote is Model 745 hammer and trigger.

 

[Jeroenw114]

I will answer these questions soon with some pictures. Have a few days patience.

Awesome work, Jeroenw114! Can you tell us more about how you did it? What hammer and trigger did you use? How are the 2nd gen grips attached to the 3rd gen frame? Did you have to modify the back strap to fit? How did you make the small piece that holds the pin on the bottom of the back strap? I'd love to learn more!

 

[TercGen]

Sounds good Jeroenw114, would love to see how you did those grips (though I still plan on bugging JohnHL about it too )!

 

[tlawler]

I'll take it...PM sent!

Seriously though, that is one nice 4516-1! You sir are a craftsman!