K- Frame side plate removal

[HAWKEYE10]

What is the best way to remove the side plate from a K-Frame revolver without messing up the edges of the side plate. Thanks Don

 

[snw19_357]

carefully remove all the screws and then lightly tap on the side of the grip with a mallet (or something that will not damage the finish or dent it) until the sideplate comes off.
Never pry it off or pound it back on.

 

[WR Moore]

In addition-please keep the sideplate screws separate and make sure they go back in the holes they came out of. They are NOT interchangable.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

Thanks guys; I know I can always find the answer to my questions on this forum. Don

 

[bountyhunter]

Once the screws are out: hold the gun in the left hand with the plate UP, and use a plastic screwdriver handle to rap downward on the frame under the grip area. The plate will pop up.