Well, I have a small obsession with all things Evil, and picked up a raw/unfinished Evil NXT frame... because Evil.
Now, I don't have an NXT, or really anything else that needs this frame, but I figured I could maybe use it for a future Ehm build... because Evil.
Upon acquiring the frame, I immediately didn't like the way it felt in my hands. I understand that it isn't finished, but it feels huge. I don't have small hands, and can comfortably shoot a Desert Eagle with one hand (I have even had the pleasure of shooting TWO Desert Eagles at the same time), but this frame seems unwieldly dimensioned. So I wish to change that...
I am thinking to round the back/rear corner of the grip frame, as much as possible. I picked up a raw AKA drop-forward, and want to blend it into the frame, following the teardrop shape milled into the drop-forward. I also picked up a raw JMJ double sling trigger, and plan to sink it back into the frame to reduce the trigger pull length.
The bottom of the frame is not drilled for bottomline holes, so I was thinking of having it dovetailed... and the drop-forward to match. Then thread/tap the front existing screw hole in the drop-forward for a set screw to lock the dovetail... possibly countersink a detent in the bottom of the frame for the set screw to engage.
The existing channel for the trigger is also going to have to be opened up, or the JMJ trigger made thinner, and new holes will have to be drilled for the pin. I also want the frame scalloped to blend into the bottom hook of the trigger.
Now, I know that there is obviously no existing milling file for this. But I think most of it could be done on a manual mill... I'm no expert, and that's why I'm here.
What is the best way to go about this?
More pictures and different angles can be provided to get an clearer, ehm, picture...
Now, I don't have an NXT, or really anything else that needs this frame, but I figured I could maybe use it for a future Ehm build... because Evil.
Upon acquiring the frame, I immediately didn't like the way it felt in my hands. I understand that it isn't finished, but it feels huge. I don't have small hands, and can comfortably shoot a Desert Eagle with one hand (I have even had the pleasure of shooting TWO Desert Eagles at the same time), but this frame seems unwieldly dimensioned. So I wish to change that...
I am thinking to round the back/rear corner of the grip frame, as much as possible. I picked up a raw AKA drop-forward, and want to blend it into the frame, following the teardrop shape milled into the drop-forward. I also picked up a raw JMJ double sling trigger, and plan to sink it back into the frame to reduce the trigger pull length.
The bottom of the frame is not drilled for bottomline holes, so I was thinking of having it dovetailed... and the drop-forward to match. Then thread/tap the front existing screw hole in the drop-forward for a set screw to lock the dovetail... possibly countersink a detent in the bottom of the frame for the set screw to engage.
The existing channel for the trigger is also going to have to be opened up, or the JMJ trigger made thinner, and new holes will have to be drilled for the pin. I also want the frame scalloped to blend into the bottom hook of the trigger.
Now, I know that there is obviously no existing milling file for this. But I think most of it could be done on a manual mill... I'm no expert, and that's why I'm here.
What is the best way to go about this?
More pictures and different angles can be provided to get an clearer, ehm, picture...