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Folks, The faux model Mark 3 Mod 0 Suppressor is on its way to the ATF. Now we wait...
"Hush Puppy" Rear Sight Wings & Update
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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...
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...
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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 custom made by hand, that is actually pretty reasonable in cost. My gunsmith also stated he can build the extended type elevation screw for the rear sight for only $ 50.00, again a reasonable cost given the custom-made nature of these parts...
A friend of mine. who is a Philadelphia cop. is much further along the path to completion than I, so his pistol will probably be done first. I hope with all my posts, that a few of you will also have a replica "Hush Puppy" made for yourselves, whether the 39-2 or the 59 style...
The ONLY parts left to go now are the barrel cap and the back end cap plug. I am waiting to hear back from the ATF regarding a ruling on the recess at the front end of the faux Mark 3 Mod 0 suppressor. We are in the home stretch...
I put up a few pics of the slide lock and the PDF of the rear sight wings, with the needed elevation screw for you perusal...
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 custom made by hand, that is actually pretty reasonable in cost. My gunsmith also stated he can build the extended type elevation screw for the rear sight for only $ 50.00, again a reasonable cost given the custom-made nature of these parts...
A friend of mine. who is a Philadelphia cop. is much further along the path to completion than I, so his pistol will probably be done first. I hope with all my posts, that a few of you will also have a replica "Hush Puppy" made for yourselves, whether the 39-2 or the 59 style...
The ONLY parts left to go now are the barrel cap and the back end cap plug. I am waiting to hear back from the ATF regarding a ruling on the recess at the front end of the faux Mark 3 Mod 0 suppressor. We are in the home stretch...
I put up a few pics of the slide lock and the PDF of the rear sight wings, with the needed elevation screw for you perusal...
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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 a small batch production run rather than do things as a "onesie." IF you are interested in making your own Hush Puppy replica, call Maxon on Tuesday and ask for Tim...
I will post the pricing for the other items shortly. I will state the other parts are more reasonable, but everything is first-rate...
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 a small batch production run rather than do things as a "onesie." IF you are interested in making your own Hush Puppy replica, call Maxon on Tuesday and ask for Tim...
I will post the pricing for the other items shortly. I will state the other parts are more reasonable, but everything is first-rate...
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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 images. The first slide locks ARE well underway!!! My gunsmith has reported to me today that the first two slide locks should be ready on next week. I am VERY happy with that news...
The second image is of a friend's slide that is almost complete. He sent the slide to my gunsmith for the slide lock work. That slide is a thing of beauty to behold. My friend is also going to have my gunsmith install the latest revision rear sight wings...
The back end cap plug and the barrel cap are being worked on now, to create the molds to pour molten rubber into...
I am content for now...
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 images. The first slide locks ARE well underway!!! My gunsmith has reported to me today that the first two slide locks should be ready on next week. I am VERY happy with that news...
The second image is of a friend's slide that is almost complete. He sent the slide to my gunsmith for the slide lock work. That slide is a thing of beauty to behold. My friend is also going to have my gunsmith install the latest revision rear sight wings...
The back end cap plug and the barrel cap are being worked on now, to create the molds to pour molten rubber into...
I am content for now...
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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 completed....
I am now having a great weekend...
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 completed....
I am now having a great weekend...
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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 from the Hush Puppy, since the stud that works with the slide slop need to be able to hold the new slide lock in two separate positions. I should have it designed by next weekend...
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 from the Hush Puppy, since the stud that works with the slide slop need to be able to hold the new slide lock in two separate positions. I should have it designed by next weekend...
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Folks,
Here is an update with status:
Still no movement on the ATF front with the faux Mark 3 Mod 0 suppressor. Most likely, since this is a faux suppressor, they put it on the back burner, but for how long, who knows. As such, I would like to ask an informal poll of interested folks to see what y'all feel about whether I should proceed with the faux Mark 3 or not...
Spoke with my gunsmith again. He was able to make some measurements of the stud the slide stop rubs against, then I took his drawing and recreated the rectangular looking stud S&W made for the Hush Puppy. This stud was needed to ensure the slide lock had two positive positions to operate properly. A tiny hunk of metal, but it is vital...
I will post that PDF drawing shortly...
Additionally, when I visited my gunsmith yesterday, I did NOT know it was S&W days there. My gunsmith and I took the time to let the S&W rep view and fondle, er, um, handle my Hush Puppy replica. To say he was impressed was an understatement. He took some images of everything, and said he was going to forward them to the S&W Performance Center. I reminded him next year would be 50 years since the Hush Puppy was made for the US Navy SEALs. It would be a fitting tribute to have replica Hush Puppies built for that anniversary...
Here is an update with status:
Still no movement on the ATF front with the faux Mark 3 Mod 0 suppressor. Most likely, since this is a faux suppressor, they put it on the back burner, but for how long, who knows. As such, I would like to ask an informal poll of interested folks to see what y'all feel about whether I should proceed with the faux Mark 3 or not...
Spoke with my gunsmith again. He was able to make some measurements of the stud the slide stop rubs against, then I took his drawing and recreated the rectangular looking stud S&W made for the Hush Puppy. This stud was needed to ensure the slide lock had two positive positions to operate properly. A tiny hunk of metal, but it is vital...
I will post that PDF drawing shortly...
Additionally, when I visited my gunsmith yesterday, I did NOT know it was S&W days there. My gunsmith and I took the time to let the S&W rep view and fondle, er, um, handle my Hush Puppy replica. To say he was impressed was an understatement. He took some images of everything, and said he was going to forward them to the S&W Performance Center. I reminded him next year would be 50 years since the Hush Puppy was made for the US Navy SEALs. It would be a fitting tribute to have replica Hush Puppies built for that anniversary...
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Folks,
Just a quick, yet IMPORTANT update today...
Went to see my gunsmith about another project, but he showed me my slide was now cut with the rear sight dovetail, ready to accept the rear sight wing. He has drilled and tapped a point within that dovetail for a small screw to secure the wing firmly in position. He did indicate where the heating of the slide to fill in the areas where the "lollipop" sight once was. When I questioned him about having the front sight (which was built by another gunsmith three years ago) installed, my gunsmith remembered about all the previously done silver soldering for the "ring" bushing. He then stated I should have the other gunsmith only mill off the front sight ramp, and drill the holes that gunsmith uses to attach the front sight, but to NOT install it. My gunsmith is going to send my slide out to anneal it for hardness again, but the annealing process will play havoc with the silver solder work, hence that will most likely have to be redone...
This "issue" was caused by doing this work without realizing the proper order of production. While not insurmountable, it is just a PITA at this point, correctable for a few bucks. Cést la vie, and live and learn for next time...
Things are getting very close now, folks. I am happy once again...
Just a quick, yet IMPORTANT update today...
Went to see my gunsmith about another project, but he showed me my slide was now cut with the rear sight dovetail, ready to accept the rear sight wing. He has drilled and tapped a point within that dovetail for a small screw to secure the wing firmly in position. He did indicate where the heating of the slide to fill in the areas where the "lollipop" sight once was. When I questioned him about having the front sight (which was built by another gunsmith three years ago) installed, my gunsmith remembered about all the previously done silver soldering for the "ring" bushing. He then stated I should have the other gunsmith only mill off the front sight ramp, and drill the holes that gunsmith uses to attach the front sight, but to NOT install it. My gunsmith is going to send my slide out to anneal it for hardness again, but the annealing process will play havoc with the silver solder work, hence that will most likely have to be redone...
This "issue" was caused by doing this work without realizing the proper order of production. While not insurmountable, it is just a PITA at this point, correctable for a few bucks. Cést la vie, and live and learn for next time...
Things are getting very close now, folks. I am happy once again...
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Folks,
I received my slide back from the gunsmith who had created the front sight for it over three years ago. Based on my previous entry, all I had him do was remove the "ring" bushing in the slide currently, mill off the original front sight ramp, then drill the two holes he uses to properly position the front sight. When I brought the parts back to my gunsmith, he was quite happy to see how the parts were done. He was also glad because he was about to send another few parts out for heat treating, so it was good to only have to send out one batch for processing...
Once my slide comes back from heat treating, my pistol will be complete. I only lack the faux Mark 3 suppressor now...
I have attached a few images of the front sight and its installation process with this post...
I received my slide back from the gunsmith who had created the front sight for it over three years ago. Based on my previous entry, all I had him do was remove the "ring" bushing in the slide currently, mill off the original front sight ramp, then drill the two holes he uses to properly position the front sight. When I brought the parts back to my gunsmith, he was quite happy to see how the parts were done. He was also glad because he was about to send another few parts out for heat treating, so it was good to only have to send out one batch for processing...
Once my slide comes back from heat treating, my pistol will be complete. I only lack the faux Mark 3 suppressor now...
I have attached a few images of the front sight and its installation process with this post...
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Folks,
Just a quick update...
Still no word from the ATF yet regarding the faux suppressor, so I will just proceed with the suppressor with the recess in front...
The image below is of my slide on its return from being rehardened. Not pretty, but still a sight for sore eyes. Yes, glaciers move faster than this project at times. but good things come to those who wait, but hopefully not much longer...
Just a quick update...
Still no word from the ATF yet regarding the faux suppressor, so I will just proceed with the suppressor with the recess in front...
The image below is of my slide on its return from being rehardened. Not pretty, but still a sight for sore eyes. Yes, glaciers move faster than this project at times. but good things come to those who wait, but hopefully not much longer...
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Folks,
Attached is an image for the real deal, an actual S&W Mark 22 Mod 0 "Hush Puppy" pistol, with the Mark 3 Mod 0 suppressor, hence forming the Mark 23 Mod 0 Swimmer Weapons System. Since I am trying to get as close as possible, with my standard 39-2 slide, I will have my gunsmith polish away the wording on the back central area of the slide, just behind the Smith & Wesson and just in front of the slide serrations...
Getting ever closer...
Attached is an image for the real deal, an actual S&W Mark 22 Mod 0 "Hush Puppy" pistol, with the Mark 3 Mod 0 suppressor, hence forming the Mark 23 Mod 0 Swimmer Weapons System. Since I am trying to get as close as possible, with my standard 39-2 slide, I will have my gunsmith polish away the wording on the back central area of the slide, just behind the Smith & Wesson and just in front of the slide serrations...
Getting ever closer...
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Folks,
Spoke with my gunsmith today. He had the front sight and the "ring" bushing installed on my slide. I directed him to remove the wording on the slide's left side after the words Smith & Wesson and before the serrations. Looking VERY cool to me. I asked him if this was the wildest customization he has done to a firearm and he said, "No." Kind of shocked me...
Spoke with my gunsmith today. He had the front sight and the "ring" bushing installed on my slide. I directed him to remove the wording on the slide's left side after the words Smith & Wesson and before the serrations. Looking VERY cool to me. I asked him if this was the wildest customization he has done to a firearm and he said, "No." Kind of shocked me...
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Folks,
Bit of a different post tonight...
Attached is a process flowchart to follow to create your own Smith & Wesson Mark 22 Mod 0 "Hush Puppy" replica...
Bit of a different post tonight...
Attached is a process flowchart to follow to create your own Smith & Wesson Mark 22 Mod 0 "Hush Puppy" replica...
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Folks,
Checked in with my gunsmith again. While he had nothing to report basically with my pistol, he showed me what will be the first completed reproduction Hush Puppy's slide. Cerakoted coated in a stunning basic black, it is certain to please its owner in the Philadelphia area. Hopefully, he will take pics of the pistol fully assembled and send copies to me for posting here...
Still working with getting the molds made for the back end cap plug and the barrel cap. Things do look good otherwise...
Checked in with my gunsmith again. While he had nothing to report basically with my pistol, he showed me what will be the first completed reproduction Hush Puppy's slide. Cerakoted coated in a stunning basic black, it is certain to please its owner in the Philadelphia area. Hopefully, he will take pics of the pistol fully assembled and send copies to me for posting here...
Still working with getting the molds made for the back end cap plug and the barrel cap. Things do look good otherwise...
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Folks
Almost four years ago, I posted in a firearms forum it was possible to replicate an iconic pistol from the Vietnam war era. This pistol was used by the SEALS on their missions, to neutralize human, canine and waterfowl sentries outside of enemy villages. Officially, the US Navy called this Smith & Wesson pistol the Mark 22 Mod 0, but due to its purpose, the SEALs called it the "Hush Puppy." A remarkable feat of engineering that served with the SEALs until the mid-1980s...
Others told me I was nuts (though who hasn't said that to me multiple times?), but I did not heed their catcalls...
With only images of the original pistol and an electronic digital caliper, I reverse engineered the front sight, the rear sight "wings," the suppresor (in this case a faux unit), and most importantly, the slide lock, all to be combined on a "donor" S&W 39-2...
My friends, the "Hush Puppy" is OFFICIALLY reborn!!!
The pistol seen in these images belongs to the first person who believed in my vision of what could be. I was NOT alone on this journey. Others more skilled in metalworking turned my visions into a reality that truly honors the warriors who carried this iconic firearm into harm's way...
Wish I had a Cohiba and a decent size snifter of cognac. In the immortal words of Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith, "I love it when a plan comes together." Just let me wallow in the "glory" a bit. I get so little recognition of the efforts I put into things, even this one small achievement means a ton...
Thank you all for bearing with me. All forum members can be proud tonight...
Almost four years ago, I posted in a firearms forum it was possible to replicate an iconic pistol from the Vietnam war era. This pistol was used by the SEALS on their missions, to neutralize human, canine and waterfowl sentries outside of enemy villages. Officially, the US Navy called this Smith & Wesson pistol the Mark 22 Mod 0, but due to its purpose, the SEALs called it the "Hush Puppy." A remarkable feat of engineering that served with the SEALs until the mid-1980s...
Others told me I was nuts (though who hasn't said that to me multiple times?), but I did not heed their catcalls...
With only images of the original pistol and an electronic digital caliper, I reverse engineered the front sight, the rear sight "wings," the suppresor (in this case a faux unit), and most importantly, the slide lock, all to be combined on a "donor" S&W 39-2...
My friends, the "Hush Puppy" is OFFICIALLY reborn!!!
The pistol seen in these images belongs to the first person who believed in my vision of what could be. I was NOT alone on this journey. Others more skilled in metalworking turned my visions into a reality that truly honors the warriors who carried this iconic firearm into harm's way...
Wish I had a Cohiba and a decent size snifter of cognac. In the immortal words of Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith, "I love it when a plan comes together." Just let me wallow in the "glory" a bit. I get so little recognition of the efforts I put into things, even this one small achievement means a ton...
Thank you all for bearing with me. All forum members can be proud tonight...
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Folks,
May I present my video documentary on the Mark 22 Mod 0...
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdouC5v0jg4[/ame]
May I present my video documentary on the Mark 22 Mod 0...
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdouC5v0jg4[/ame]
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