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GringoLoco · November 12, 2011, 09:51 PM

I've had an SA Milspec parkerized since 2005, excellent condition and only about 2000 rounds through it. Also one of the ones with an NM serial. I never shoot it anymore since I have nice Kimbers, Colts, and a SA Trophy Match. So I decided it would be fun to customize it myself. I'm thinking serious duty pistol style. Planning on new trigger, hammer, beavertail, tritium sights, flat mainspring housing, and some sort of refinishing (melonite?). I've read that I shouldn't bother tightening the slide/frame fit, and it was pretty accurate already anyway. My question is what other parts am I not thinking of that I would benefit from? Spring kit? Want to start planning now. It will be my first real smithing job but i won't cry if it isn't perfect. Advice? Criticisms? Insults? All welcome.

November 12, 2011, 09:51 PM	#1
GringoLoco Member Join Date: November 9, 2008 Posts: 60	Want to acccurize/customize my SA Milspec. Help with the shopping list? I've had an SA Milspec parkerized since 2005, excellent condition and only about 2000 rounds through it. Also one of the ones with an NM serial. I never shoot it anymore since I have nice Kimbers, Colts, and a SA Trophy Match. So I decided it would be fun to customize it myself. I'm thinking serious duty pistol style. Planning on new trigger, hammer, beavertail, tritium sights, flat mainspring housing, and some sort of refinishing (melonite?). I've read that I shouldn't bother tightening the slide/frame fit, and it was pretty accurate already anyway. My question is what other parts am I not thinking of that I would benefit from? Spring kit? Want to start planning now. It will be my first real smithing job but i won't cry if it isn't perfect. Advice? Criticisms? Insults? All welcome.