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Hugh · 04-10-2002, 09:31 PM

1. Cut 1/2" out of the middle of the frame grip and weld back together, grind off stock lug & lanyard loop; clean up and polish weld & grind areas.

2. Cut 1/2" out of the middle of each grip panel, epoxy back together and rechecker; or make new grips.

3. Remove bbl from frame & cut front sight band off end of bbl, this will shorten bbl to approximately 3", turn end of bbl and ream sight band until they are a slip fit, then weld or solder, being sure that sight is aligned properly. Then remount bbl.

4. Shorten mainspring guide to fit frame, either cut proper amount from middle and weld; or cut top off and rebend new hook.

5. Shorten mainspring so that it will fit in frame and still function action correctly.

6. Taper front of frame rails.

7. Grind down toggle knobs until they are width of the frame & rechecker.

8. Shorten magazine and spring to fit frame properly, radius end of mag, weld up bottom of slot for thumb piece which is now openended and re-install bottom by drilling new holes for retaining pin.

9. Put it all together and fire for correct functioning.

10. Fine tune to correct malfunctions.

11.Polish & reblue

After proof reading all of the above, I realize what a job it is and that I am not charging enough! Expect price to increase!

04-10-2002, 09:31 PM	#16
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Okay Hugh, walk me through the steps for a baby 1. Cut 1/2" out of the middle of the frame grip and weld back together, grind off stock lug & lanyard loop; clean up and polish weld & grind areas. 2. Cut 1/2" out of the middle of each grip panel, epoxy back together and rechecker; or make new grips. 3. Remove bbl from frame & cut front sight band off end of bbl, this will shorten bbl to approximately 3", turn end of bbl and ream sight band until they are a slip fit, then weld or solder, being sure that sight is aligned properly. Then remount bbl. 4. Shorten mainspring guide to fit frame, either cut proper amount from middle and weld; or cut top off and rebend new hook. 5. Shorten mainspring so that it will fit in frame and still function action correctly. 6. Taper front of frame rails. 7. Grind down toggle knobs until they are width of the frame & rechecker. 8. Shorten magazine and spring to fit frame properly, radius end of mag, weld up bottom of slot for thumb piece which is now openended and re-install bottom by drilling new holes for retaining pin. 9. Put it all together and fire for correct functioning. 10. Fine tune to correct malfunctions. 11.Polish & reblue After proof reading all of the above, I realize what a job it is and that I am not charging enough! Expect price to increase!