340 vs 442/642

[Bushytale]

It's really reinforcing the statement I've read here (BBI?) that new guns are an expensive, time-consuming PITA.

The paperwork says they "repaired" the extractor. This is the result of their repair. Before they repaired it, it was just a normal, brand new extractor in moderate (on the scale of what I've seen) need of deburring.

If I was to undertake that deburring myself, there would have been ultra-fine stones and a 10x loupe involved.

Just to reiterate, this is the work done by the S&W factory warranty shop.

Attachment 24447

That looks like someone got to close to a bench grinder!

[rjohnson4405]

Or it got drug behind the delivery truck on its way to you. Wow.

[OlongJohnson]

They're sending out a new extractor.

[OlongJohnson]

Smokin' deal if you feel like taking your chances on S&W quality.

S&W M&P340 357 MAG/38 SPL 1.875IN 5 Rd - $609.99 shipped w/code "NDV" ($579.99 after $30 MIR)

https://www.brownells.com/firearms/h...prod92355.aspx

[23JAZ]

Adding a set of VZ boot grips to the 442. Do you guys recommend the smooth or the diamond cut ones? The diamond cut looks like they might be too grippy.

[03RN]

Adding a set of VZ boot grips to the 442. Do you guys recommend the smooth or the diamond cut ones? The diamond cut looks like they might be too grippy.

I have the smooth ones and the checkered ones for 2 k frames. The checkered ones are perfect.

I also like the most agressive grips possible.

[MDFA]

I picked this up new and installed the XS Big Dot tritium sight yesterday. For those of you who want to upgrade your front sight it's a tremendous improvement. I did mine by hand with files and some use of a dremel tool. If you take on the project take your time, remember you can always take more metal off, putting it back on is harder...

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[23JAZ]

I picked this up new and installed the XS Big Dot tritium sight yesterday. For those of you who want to upgrade your front sight it's a tremendous improvement. I did mine by hand with files and some use of a dremel tool. If you take on the project take your time, remember you can always take more metal off, putting it back on is harder...

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How is it attached? JB Weld?

[MDFA]

How is it attached? JB Weld?

When you mill or file the existing sight you leave part of the metal which fits into a recess in the new sight. Then JB Weld the sight on. There are detailed instructions on the XS Website.
Hope this helps.

[mmc45414]

I did mine by hand with files and some use of a dremel tool.

This makes feel guilty for my stalled project (am building a deck in the meantime...):

How is it attached? JB Weld?

Yes (I did one prior). Here is a link to the instructions:
https://www.xssights.com/ITEMMEDIA/1...stallation.pdf
They talk about using a mill (I had my buddy help on the last one) but I think files are actually easier (clamping it well enough to carry a chip takes a lotta force).

Just need to finish what I start...