Decided to remove the internal lock on my wife's night stand gun. This is a S&W J-Frame model 638 bodyguard. I bought the plug from a guy that sells them on S&W forums. Removal was pretty straight forward and there are YouTube videos for those that are interested in doing it yourself. I ordered a stainless plug for this J-frame and also a Blued plug for my M&P 360 that I will be doing next week.
Start: Yes my wife has pink Crimson trace grips.
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Grips removed.
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3 side screws removed and cylinder removed. Cylinder doesn't have to be removed but I did to make cleaning it easier.
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Thumb piece removed.
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Side plate and hammer block removed.
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Close up.
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Main spring stirrup removed.
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Hammer assembly removed.
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Cylinder bolt removed.
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Close up of lock and flag to be removed.
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Flag removed.
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Lock removed.
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Plug and retainer clip.
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Plug, retainer clip installed.
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Cylinder bolt replaced.
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Hammer assembly and stirrup replaced.
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Side plate replaced.
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Finished. Note the back hole remains open from the flag. There is no replacement for that. Not a problem as your revolver should be detailed cleaned probably every 3-4 months after heavy use, carrying. I guess you could fill it if wanted.
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I am going to have a buddy blast the plug for me so that it matches the frame. Just was to excited to put it in after I received the plugs.
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Here is a link to a You Tube video doing this if want to watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVPYgohVCNM
Start: Yes my wife has pink Crimson trace grips.
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Grips removed.
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3 side screws removed and cylinder removed. Cylinder doesn't have to be removed but I did to make cleaning it easier.
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Thumb piece removed.
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Side plate and hammer block removed.
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Close up.
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Main spring stirrup removed.
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Hammer assembly removed.
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Cylinder bolt removed.
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Close up of lock and flag to be removed.
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Flag removed.
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Lock removed.
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Plug and retainer clip.
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Plug, retainer clip installed.
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Cylinder bolt replaced.
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Hammer assembly and stirrup replaced.
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Side plate replaced.
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Finished. Note the back hole remains open from the flag. There is no replacement for that. Not a problem as your revolver should be detailed cleaned probably every 3-4 months after heavy use, carrying. I guess you could fill it if wanted.
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I am going to have a buddy blast the plug for me so that it matches the frame. Just was to excited to put it in after I received the plugs.
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Here is a link to a You Tube video doing this if want to watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVPYgohVCNM