customized/modified M&P pistol picture thread

[TRUST8383]

 

[JarE-3]

How did you go about removing the beavertail?

2 ways I did it.

The first time (on the 9) I just went at it with the sanding drum on a dremel until I had the rough shape I wanted then hand sand and file to fine tune.

The other way I went (faster results but BE CAREFUL) was to use a cutoff wheel to get the bulk of the unwanted portion off. Shape with sanding drum, fine tune by hand sanding and files.

A little black Kiwi shoe polish rubbed in will even out the color.

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[Caveman]

2 ways I did it.

The first time (on the 9) I just went at it with the sanding drum on a dremel until I had the rough shape I wanted then hand sand and file to fine tune.

The other way I went (faster results but BE CAREFUL) was to use a cutoff wheel to get the bulk of the unwanted portion off. Shape with sanding drum, fine tune by hand sanding and files.

A little black Kiwi shoe polish rubbed in will even out the color.

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Any way I could bother you for some more detailed pics?

 

[JarE-3]

I don't have anything step by step. But if you tell me what you need photos of, I'll take some tomorrow for ya.

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[Bedrockk]

How do you guys paint the letterings on your m&p's?

How would recommend is the best way to color/paint a back strap?

 

[JarE-3]

How would recommend is the best way to color/paint a back strap?

You can purchase tan/FDE backstraps from several vendors. S&W being one of them.



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[Caveman]

I don't have anything step by step. But if you tell me what you need photos of, I'll take some tomorrow for ya.

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Maybe just a few close-up pictures of the beavertail. Where the material has been removed.
Thanks!

 

[JarE-3]

I hope this helps a bit. Here's one from the side:

and one from the back:

That's the .45 mid that I recently purchsed. It's not 100% "finished" but that should give you an idea of where you're going.

 

[Caveman]

Did you encounter any "bubbles" or gaps in the plastic?

 

[JarE-3]

Nope. It was solid all the way through.

 

[air8]

Who's running threaded barrels? If you are what brand did you choose?

 

[air8]

Trust8383---what magwell do you have on in the pic?

 

[GnarlyTwoTrack]

I like that green in the shield. I may have to try that on mine.

 

[TRUST8383]

Trust8383---what magwell do you have on in the pic?

Speed shooter specialties ESP magwell & baseplate.

 

[air8]

Cool I'll check them out.

 

[Derek33]

"mid sized m&p"

Took .55 inches off the frame. I'm in Mass so it doesnt change my 10 rd limited capacity.

Still needs some finishing work

 

[Pyzik]

Derek, that looks good. This allows you to use compact mags, correct?
Then you can still use standard mags with the insert.

 

[Gran Torino]

My M&P .45 after getting it back from Bowie Tactical. I can't wait to get it to the range.

 

[Derek33]

Derek, that looks good. This allows you to use compact mags, correct?
Then you can still use standard mags with the insert.

Thank you! I didnt cut it that far. Thats a little too short for my liking. The 10 rd mags are 3/4 metal magazine and 1/4 plastic baseplate. I just shortened the baselplate.

I recently added hogue grips and bobbed the beavertail

Derek

 

[ponchsox]

I just got my M&P9c back from James at XD-hs 2000 and couldn't be happier with the work he did. Got the slide refinished in OD Green, AmeriGlo night sights, and Apex DCAEK trigger kit.