DamnYankee
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I think it came out pretty well for my first time. I had to cut it at about 19 3/4 due to the location of the vent ribs. I will be bluing the end this weekend. Not sure if I will reinstall the bead.
.40-.45 said:what did you use for the cutting and finishing
Bobster said:I bought this Maverick locally. Previous owner had performed a similar "hack" job to 18.5" or so. I cleaned it up a little bit and put a crown in the tube with a hand deburring tool. A quick touch-up with a Markie hid most of the sin. :twisted:
I pulled the ATI stock off for future use and put the pistol grip on. One good thing about the rib is that it is easy to drill and mount another sight without worrying about bore intrusion. Someone made me an offer that allowed me to break even (and end up with a "free" ATI stock ) so I took it...
VitSports6 said:Very nice, I have been thinking about chopping my 28" barrel as well, Since you did yours, I thought I would go measure mine, I could get an 18" barrel out of mine if I cut right next to the rib, Is the minimum 18.5" or 18"?
Either way you have done a fine job.
I see.DamnYankee said:VitSports6 said:Very nice, I have been thinking about chopping my 28" barrel as well, Since you did yours, I thought I would go measure mine, I could get an 18" barrel out of mine if I cut right next to the rib, Is the minimum 18.5" or 18"?
Either way you have done a fine job.
18" is the bare minimum. From what I understand law enforcement will measure down the barrel with the action closed to get the measurement. That is why I cut one rib farther up the barrel to give myself plenty of room. I could have cut one rib down but it would have been too close to the limit for my comfort.
DamnYankee said:I may get a pistol grip for mine too. I will definitely be changing out the wood furniture for synthetic either way.
Bobster said:DamnYankee said:I may get a pistol grip for mine too. I will definitely be changing out the wood furniture for synthetic either way.
Your chop came out good!
Since you have a metal slide tube you might consider a Hogue "Tamer" pistol and fore grip "kit", about $30 (353212) from Midwayusa.com. Add $13 if you have the 6-3/4" tube for the Hogue adapter nut (643889). OEM pistol grips go for around $15-$25 on the internet after shipping and a synthetic foregrip about $15-$20 (depending on brand).