007 Sear Slot?

[Toestr]

I'm planning on cutting the sear slot out completely for easier removal of the internals. Any reason this shouldn't be done? I assume the threaded hole behind the slot is for a valve retention set screw (not needed?)?

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[TouchofGrey]

The hole is not needed.

[Nish]

No reason not to. It's just a 3rd retention screw. I've never had a problem from not having it.

[Slim]

Unless you're attempting a factory-level restoration, extending that slot is the second favorite modification that every NelSpot owner does. The first is removing the retaining loop that holds the 12-gram in the grip. The third is installing one of those gray plastic ball ramps in the feed tube. The forth is double-slotting the body and drilling/tapping the bolt to accept a second pump screw for a double arm pump. The list goes on and on.