flat magazine plate for 6906

[Timberdoodle]

I thought I had the answer once, but now am not sure: can I get a flat mag plate to replace the one from my 6906? I have three mags, but for CC, want to try a flat plate.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Timberdoodle]

I thought I had the answer once, but now am not sure: can I get a flat mag plate to replace the one from my 6906? I have three mags, but for CC, want to try a flat plate.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[PeterBergh2]

I had the same problem some ten years ago. At that time, S&W did not sell flat magazine plates for the 6906. I bought a couple of magazine plates for the 5906 and ground them down in front to fit.

 

[Timberdoodle]

Thank very much for the reply. Any other advice on the magplate? Is the 5906 the only one that fits? How about some other 3rd Gen magplates?

 

[Timberdoodle]

After some deliberation, I ground down the mag floor plate on the 6906 mag. I ground it down such that the interior cavity was partially exposed - a very small area roughly the side of Lincoln's forehead on a penny. While it bothered me, I remedied this by filling it in, after removal of the plate, with Marine-Tex epoxy. Hardened like a rock.

I will blend it in by sanding it down even to the plate, and perhaps a touch of some black epoxy paint. If I had wanted a more perfect fix, tinting the epoxy would have been an option.

I am very satisfied with the result. I have small hands, and thus did not need the extent of pinky-rest the 6906 offers. I have just the right amount now for my grip, but w/o need to go to a totally flat plate. Also, for concealed carry, the modified plate prints a whole lot less, IMHO.

The fix cost me nothing but time, which I found enjoyable to do.

 

[jpdopes]

Timberdoodle, Any chance you could post a pic/s of the end result? I've been thinking about doing the same thing.

 

[Timberdoodle]

I'll try to get to it. Did not think there was much interest in the topic, but I am glad to help out.