I am finally getting one of those "round tuits"....
My ol' faithful J-frame that I've carried 24x7 for quite a few years was needing a little love...
1) The VZ G10 grips needed a little dremel work for a slightly better blend to the grip portion of the frame. There are also a couple of places where there are some edges and contours which are just a little too square for comfort. Give 'em a touch of the ol' Dremel. Check.
2) The innards need a little dusting out. I had visions of pocket lint encasing every internal part and spring, so remove the side plate and do the needful housecleaning. Check.
(It was actually amazingly lint free. The "Centennial" models are pretty well sealed up, evidently)
AND 3) It is one of those models that has the integral lock. Delete that thing! Check.
(I did the "stealth" delete, which retains all the original parts, but has the hammer engagement nub removed from the lock mechanism. I like it! I think that some of my other "modern" S&Ws will get the treatment).
Well, she's all back together and back on the job. She ain't overly purty, but man, she can cook!
My ol' faithful J-frame that I've carried 24x7 for quite a few years was needing a little love...
1) The VZ G10 grips needed a little dremel work for a slightly better blend to the grip portion of the frame. There are also a couple of places where there are some edges and contours which are just a little too square for comfort. Give 'em a touch of the ol' Dremel. Check.
2) The innards need a little dusting out. I had visions of pocket lint encasing every internal part and spring, so remove the side plate and do the needful housecleaning. Check.
(It was actually amazingly lint free. The "Centennial" models are pretty well sealed up, evidently)
AND 3) It is one of those models that has the integral lock. Delete that thing! Check.
(I did the "stealth" delete, which retains all the original parts, but has the hammer engagement nub removed from the lock mechanism. I like it! I think that some of my other "modern" S&Ws will get the treatment).
Well, she's all back together and back on the job. She ain't overly purty, but man, she can cook!