Hello,
This afternoon I received a new grip safety, the last one to go on my pistol. It has the stop where it's supposed to be, no friggin' "memory bump," and it's an Ed Brown. It's very comfortable.
I do have to admit that while I can shape metal well, I still have trouble with refinishing a larger area than just a "touch up" job.
What I really should do is pull everything back off, strip it white, and go over it with some very fine sandpaper or polish, then refinish the safety. As is, I used 800 grit to finish, and scratches still show up under the flash and under high magnification.
Here are some pics:
The pistol as it looks now.
The bottom of the safety as it's held in.
A top view...
... bit from the side...
... and under high magnification.
Though I say I probably should polish and refinish, I likely won't. The finish is protecting it, there are no marks visible to the naked eye, and it feels great. I probably couldn't do a better job the next time around anyway - it's just not my area yet.
It feels like a completely different gun, and extremely comfortable, by far the most comfortable I've ever shot.
Comments are welcome, but not necessary. I'm happy with what I've done. My refinishing skills will improve with time. Just posting this as a bit of a guide - things I found out I should have done, things I did right, and things I goofed on.
Josh <><