Drill it or fill it???????
by Gunner 
, St Louis, Saturday, March 05, 2016, 17:09 (3188 days ago)
Need a little of advice or choice concerning my M57.....
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The roll pin in the grip frame that keeps the grip panels aligned is the smallest roll pin I have ever seen on a Smith. Typical problem with S&W target grips is the hole in the panels that goes over the roll pin gets enlarged which in turn allows the grip panel, usually the right side, to move slightly when pulling the trigger, gripping and/or firing. It is a issue that drives me completely crazy even if ever so slight hint of movement.
First thought was to clamp the frame in the mill, open the pin hole up and install a more robust roll pin.
Second thought was to wood putty the holes in the back side of the grip panels and re-drill them.
My concern is with the small roll pin is the problem will come back somewhere down the road if I use the fill method. My other concern is the hardened frame, while the new hole will only be slightly bigger could I still run into issues drilling it out?
Advice/choice.......drill or fill???????
Gunner
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It seems to me that there is a choice here. You are
by Hobie 
, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Saturday, March 05, 2016, 18:00 (3188 days ago) @ Gunner
going to put it away to preserve it OR you are going to shoot it. IF you shoot it the problem will worsen. A compromise is to use a very small amount of epoxy to reinforce the pin hole in the problem stock (right). That should be enough to prevent the hole from enlarging due to use. A tight fit between pin and stock will prevent a "run" at the hole in recoil and slow any possible damage, too.
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Sincerely,
Hobie
Drill it or fill it???????
by MS , Southern Michigan, Saturday, March 05, 2016, 18:12 (3188 days ago) @ Gunner
Drill out the holes in the stocks, fill with appropriate epoxy, drill out epoxy to fit snugly over the pin.
I've done it a few times and haven't had one loosen up yet.
Drill it to 44!
by Rob Leahy , Prescott, Arizona, Saturday, March 05, 2016, 18:29 (3188 days ago) @ Gunner
n Nice 57 Gunner! I have done the epoxy fill and ONE, which one? of my sets of Herretts came with brash bushings...you could just bush that pin up a pit with a sleeve.
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Thanks everyone......
by Gunner , St Louis, Sunday, March 06, 2016, 15:30 (3187 days ago) @ Gunner
I knew you guys would come up with some options better than drilling the frame. I am going to put JimmyP's idea to use, will let you know how it works out when done.
Gunner
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