Nice. I'd love to mill my 442 for a tritium FS. Just doesn't make enough sense financially. If I had a mill and the knowledge to use it... I'd probably feel differently
Nice. I'd love to mill my 442 for a tritium FS. Just doesn't make enough sense financially. If I had a mill and the knowledge to use it... I'd probably feel differently
Buy a file, Dremel and a case of beer.Originally Posted by Nephrology
Nice. I'd love to mill my 442 for a tritium FS. Just doesn't make enough sense financially. If I had a mill and the knowledge to use it... I'd probably feel differently
You'll figure it out
Is that the dril to help ensure you get sweet video of your CONUS kill for the ‘gram ? ;-)
When it’s time to shoot, shoot, don’t talk.
More on point, how much shooting have you down with this ? I had a 640 with this sight set up years ago and the raised front sight picture drove me nuts.
I like my 340 M&P with big dot and matching u notch but this set up just didn’t work for me.
Last edited by HCM; 08-22-2018 at 01:09 AM.
I prefer this type of holster when I carry IWB-especially AIWB as there's very minimal bulk. I like the Bianchi 6D and 6D ATB (adjustable thumb break). My absolute favorite carry method with my, unfortunately stock, 642 is the versa-carry holster... I bought it several years ago and thought it was junk so I tossed it in the back of my safe. A couple years ago I decided I needed to put the 642 back in the rotation but I didn't want to pocket carry it anymore. I pulled out the versacarry and put it to use AIWB and fell in love.
That said you have a fine example of a 642 there!
If you were closer I'd do it for you. The shipping costs and sights would be half the cost of a new J-frame, so I'd recommend this instead
Seriously, if you do it with a file you should be OK. It doesn't have to be +/- .001" and nobody will ever see it again once you glue the new sight on.Buy a file, Dremel and a case of beer.
You'll figure it out
"Gunfighting is a thinking man's game. So we might want to bring thinking back into it."-MDFA
Beware of my temper, and the dog that I've found...
I used jewelers files, regular files and a dremel for larger areas. It's not that hard if you take your time. A magnified work light really helps too.Nice. I'd love to mill my 442 for a tritium FS. Just doesn't make enough sense financially. If I had a mill and the knowledge to use it... I'd probably feel differently
And the Beer is for after the job is finished.
Be Aware-Stay Safe. Gunfighting Is A Thinking Man's Game. So We Might Want To Bring Thinking Back Into It.
When I did my 638 I had a friend with a mill help, and it was more trouble getting it clamped tight enough to hold a chip and not tweak anything was a challenge and concern. I still ended up cleaning it up with a file, but then I stippled it a little to cover up the file marks:
When I started my 637 with files it was simple, but I needed a few of the beers in order to build up my mojo and make the first cuts. Then got it to this point and decided I had had enough beer I should wait till later to finish it up. I really do need to finish it up...
ETA: I got the 637 for about $275 after rebate, the value of the things right now makes it a little easier to dive in with the files. Like if I totally screw it up it will only be worth $200 when I am done?...
Last edited by mmc45414; 08-22-2018 at 07:19 AM.
I am curious would you begin with a 642 or a 442 if you were going to do this project from scratch? I am almost to the point of purchasing a new air weight and was seriously considering a 442 because it would be darker in my pocket. I then thought about the fact that the 642 finish may look nicer once filed.
If you can find either option in a "no lock," do it. Otherwise it's totally preference . I personally prefer the 642, the finish on both will get ugly, at least the grey on aluminum stands out less.
I just finished mine the other day. It took me about 35 minutes start to finish...
If you take your time it'll turn out better lol
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