I've heard a few Ludacris responses in the past, but just how do you expect a piece of store-bought hand carved aluminum to allow better access to the magazine release. Come on Raven I expected a lot more than this out of you. I could wrap it with paracord and make it a better example than aluminum. Neither of which are standard expectations for something that may have to defend your life. Those are emergency situations at best and triple p planning.JMHO.
That could be one solution. But since the wooden grips are so pretty and I don't want them to show wear and tear if I start to carry it, one of those g10 Guuun grip panels for less than 30$ each might be a better choice? Not as pretty but they should wear longer.
Think I'll get both the standard and slim Guuun G10 grips. I'll try the standard with the big scoop since it won't require different sleeves or screws. If it doesn't solve the problem I'll need to order screws, sleeves, and a sleeve removal tool to install the slim big scoop panels. Just have to try and see what either of the new panels do for accessing the ambidextrous safety with the left thumb when shooting with the Offhand. (Left handed) The thick wood of the S&W panels don't leave much room for error.
For custom wood grips, I really really liked my Kimber USMC rosewood grips (with an Eagle Globe and Anchor engraved) on my nickel and gold plated surplus Colt. Kimber engraved other services seals, too. Good luck finding a set of those, banned for life, any service branded grips. Unfortunately they got sold with the Colt about 10 years ago, back when they were still available on the shelf. I want this gun back, if anybody knows where it is. It was sold in north Pensacola. I still remember the serial number.
Only trouble is that there are so many things available to hang on the wall and look at, and so little $$$$$ to do it with. LOL.
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All the slim grips require short bushings and short screws which means that I have change the original standard bushings and screws. First step first, I'll try a standard grip with the big scoop. If that gives me enough clearance to get to the magazine release I won't need to change to short bushings and short screws. This would allow me to put back the wooden grips anytime I desired. Or any pair of standard fancy Dan grips that I may want for looks.
