Posted: 8/2/2008 8:08:24 AM EDT
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Ruger MKII 22/45 Well...finally finished the 1911 grip mod on this project. Very pleased with how it came out. Really flush fit with the panels and lower. Here's the finished product (Please excuse the poor lighting...and crappy pics):     Other mods I did for this gun: - Threaded barrel - Painted upper OD (Duracoat) - Sling Shot mod - Internals replaced with Volquartsen parts. |
A mod that allows you to release the bolt by simply retracting it like most standard semi autos rather than needing to use the bolt release which tends to be stiff on Ruger 22/45s. Link w/ pics of the mod: Sling Shot Mod |
Here's a link to the grip mod: 1911 Grip Mod for Ruger 22/45 I didn't use a dremel though. Milling machine was used....made for a smoother finish. |
I used a milling machine on mine, also. The 1911 grip mod and "sling shot" bolt mod greatly improve the ergonomics of the 22/45.  
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wetidlerjr - thanks for posting pics of your mod. the 22/45 i have has the older type lower and flared out near the slide release and safety. i actually had to have the upper backside portion of the panels filed down to accomodate for this flare out. on the more recent 22/45s and on your model, the lower doesn't have that flare out...it's pretty much flush and makes for a helluva lot easier to perform the grip mod and no need to file down the backside of the panels BTW...those are nice lookin' guns you have there 
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Thanks ! The only problem I have is that the "sling-shot mod" didn't work on the blue 22/45 but I have to take it down to replace the hammer pin anyway so I'll troubleshoot that when I do. I think something is rubbing or has a burr, etc. |