donmarkey Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Here's the begining stages of a in the bow latch for the triggerguard. the last couple pics are side by side with a 1909 guard. After this I will be doing a lever style release for the guard with a shotgun style bow. -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Almost done, 1/8" pins are to big for the narrow bow, so I'm waiting on an order of 3/32 pins and reamer. Then polish. -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold shot Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 I like the way itlookse you've answered my poser about the release pin. I suppose I could braze the hole shut then smooth it out. would the release lever look good in brass or stainlee steel? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVZ Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 donmarkey, Very nice machine work! Your skills are to be admired. If I may be so bold, I would like to make an observation and suggestion. I couldn't help but notice when the floorplate is in the latched position, it is essentially in the dismount position for the standard release. This places the rear (and front) "shoulder" of the floorplate out of alignment with the contours of the mag well opening. I envision this could be compensated for by adding a bead of weld on the rear edge of the floorplate to lengthen it so it would engage the bow latch when in the standard closed position( I guess the hinge would have to be adjusted too). In lieu of that, the front of the trigger guard bow could be built up with weld prior to machining to match the Argy bow. This would move the latch closer to the floorplate and allow you to use it as-is, thus keeping everything in alignment. Question: On a bow with the parade sling attachment hole, could that hole be utilized for a hinge pin or is it too big and too far up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 donmarkey, Very nice machine work! Your skills are to be admired. If I may be so bold, I would like to make an observation and suggestion. I couldn't help but notice when the floorplate is in the latched position, it is essentially in the dismount position for the standard release. This places the rear (and front) "shoulder" of the floorplate out of alignment with the contours of the mag well opening. I envision this could be compensated for by adding a bead of weld on the rear edge of the floorplate to lengthen it so it would engage the bow latch when in the standard closed position( I guess the hinge would have to be adjusted too). In lieu of that, the front of the trigger guard bow could be built up with weld prior to machining to match the Argy bow. This would move the latch closer to the floorplate and allow you to use it as-is, thus keeping everything in alignment. Question: On a bow with the parade sling attachment hole, could that hole be utilized for a hinge pin or is it too big and too far up? I think that hole is too far up. As for the floorplate, this is a yugo triggerguard, I wouldn't waste my time on a standard 98 when I could just use a 1909 guard. I used a standard 98 floorplate that is longer. After the pins come in and I fine tune the fit, I will reprofile the plate to match the guard. If I used a 48 plate the cost would be triple and the latch would have to extend out farther. Here's a prototype I did with a 98 guard to show what I mean. If it was for a 98 I would build up the rear as you suggested or make the latch longer as I did with the prototype. -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted February 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Here it is, just some final polishing needed, which will probably be done by the owner. I might checker the release, weld up the lock holes, and contour the bow, depending on what the owner wants. Now I can get on with some of my own projects. -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911rat Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Don, That really is outstanding craftsmanship. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold shot Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 hi there donmarkey, i really like what you've done with the floor plate. i think i'll give that project a try if you don't mind me using your design. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montea6b Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Very nice work Don! You're keeping the spirit of this forum alive by inspiring me to try this myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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