I'm not positive this is the right forum since this isn't a build, but it does involve pistol modification.
I don't quite have the funds to buy a new pistol of a smaller size to carry. I don't want to sell this Ruger since it was my first firearm and it was bought for me by my father. I plan to have it the rest of my life.
The length of the barrel isn't an issue for me, but the grip appears to be a little long for concealment. I'm sure with the right holster it can be done, but I was looking for an upper edge.
I'm curious if anyone has ever shortened their grips? It looks as the work required would be cutting the bottom of the grip to the exact shape as it is now, and taking the same amount off the bottom of the magazine and re attach the bottom plate to it. I was thinking about an inch or so, maybe a little less along the lines of 3/4 inch or something.
Am I just talking stupid, or is this worth a shot? Has anyone done anything similar to this? Is modifying a pistol illegal?
Thanks in advance,
Derek
I don't quite have the funds to buy a new pistol of a smaller size to carry. I don't want to sell this Ruger since it was my first firearm and it was bought for me by my father. I plan to have it the rest of my life.
The length of the barrel isn't an issue for me, but the grip appears to be a little long for concealment. I'm sure with the right holster it can be done, but I was looking for an upper edge.
I'm curious if anyone has ever shortened their grips? It looks as the work required would be cutting the bottom of the grip to the exact shape as it is now, and taking the same amount off the bottom of the magazine and re attach the bottom plate to it. I was thinking about an inch or so, maybe a little less along the lines of 3/4 inch or something.
Am I just talking stupid, or is this worth a shot? Has anyone done anything similar to this? Is modifying a pistol illegal?
Thanks in advance,
Derek