Anyone else consider flush cutting the protrusion on the slide stop lever?

[M1A4ME]

What about some bits like this, with a concave end vs. the normal flat end?  That would be a start, then use fine sandpaper to finish shaping/smoothing the end of the cut off slide stop shaft.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-NEW-Dremel-932-Aluminum-Oxide-Stone-Bit-Depressed-Wheel-Rotary-Tool-FreeShip/121891198760?epid=2164323961&hash=item1c61481728:g:pUsAAOSwll1Wu922

[Underwhere]

What about some bits like this, with a concave end vs. the normal flat end?  That would be a start, then use fine sandpaper to finish shaping/smoothing the end of the cut off slide stop shaft.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-NEW-Dremel-932-Aluminum-Oxide-Stone-Bit-Depressed-Wheel-Rotary-Tool-FreeShip/121891198760?epid=2164323961&hash=item1c61481728:g:pUsAAOSwll1Wu922

I realized I don't need to bevel the slide stop. It's not visible. So I think I'm done.

I looked for external chamfering tools. Basically upside down hollow cones.

[Underwhere]

Actually why not. I probably should. I have problems.

[Underwhere]

Also should mention that you should make sure to give the top of the protrusion a slight bevel so it will tuck under the slide stop spring when you try and insert it into the frame.

[M1A4ME]

That works, too.

If I ever get around to rounding off the trigger guard on my Compact (to make it look more like my Pre B CZ 85 than it already does) I've been thinking I'd rather have it hard chromed.  After 3 years I'm seeing some wear on the cerakote on my P07 where it rubs the front of the slide in the kydex holster.  The hard chrome should mean never having that issue with the Compact.  We'll see.

[Earl Keese]

Looks good!

[Underwhere]

That works, too.

If I ever get around to rounding off the trigger guard on my Compact (to make it look more like my Pre B CZ 85 than it already does) I've been thinking I'd rather have it hard chromed.  After 3 years I'm seeing some wear on the cerakote on my P07 where it rubs the front of the slide in the kydex holster.  The hard chrome should mean never having that issue with the Compact.  We'll see.

Exactly what I'm going to do on mine shortly. I'll document it like the other thread.

[sberres]

Adds a much more refined look.

[Tok36]

Neat, have you considered putting a small dimple on the end of the slide stop. It could offer an index point for pushing the slide stop out so that you are less likely to slip.

Thank you for all of the pics.

[Underwhere]

Neat, have you considered putting a small dimple on the end of the slide stop. It could offer an index point for pushing the slide stop out so that you are less likely to slip.

Thank you for all of the pics.

That's a good idea.
I really need to buy a drill press. Once I do I'd be more comfortable adding a dimple.

[rm06]

Neat, have you considered putting a small dimple on the end of the slide stop. It could offer an index point for pushing the slide stop out so that you are less likely to slip.

Thank you for all of the pics.

That's a good idea.
I really need to buy a drill press. Once I do I'd be more comfortable adding a dimple.

Alternatively, I would personally find the center with calipers and use an auto punch followed by some low rpm hand drilling. My press has too much run out to trust with center drilling such a small precise dimple, hopefully you?ll get a nicer one than my POS.

Good work so far, I?m liking it!

[DWARREN]

Makes it much better looking in my opinion.
If you do it let us know how it turns out.
Also could get a gunsmith to do it.
I wish they would do this from the factory.

[Underwhere]

Makes it much better looking in my opinion.
If you do it let us know how it turns out.
Also could get a gunsmith to do it.
I wish they would do this from the factory.

I beveled the edge and now I think I'm done with it. I could dimple the thing but I know my limits. Seems like the easiest thing to do, a small countersink in the center of a rod. I think this is where the most precision is needed because it'll become very obvious if the dimple is not centered.

And I don't think I'd bring this to a gunsmith. We don't have a ton around here and I'm concerned they'd do it the same way I would. I'm very much a DIY person.

The other thread I created encompasses this and has updated pics of the slide stop lever so I'm going to continue to update that one rather than this one.

[1SOW]

I "really" like the looks.  but I don't like needing tools to change out a slide release if the pistol is to be shot often.
Will there be a replacement slide release?

[Underwhere]

I'm OK with the tradeoff.

Anything plastic will push the lever out. The back of a cartridge will too.
Bottom of a magazine though id probably not because it's metal. (dont like the rubber pads)