I performed one of these conversions also, but it was on an inexpensive Zabala SXS so I was not so worried about perfect appearance of the finished product. That gave me confidence. Nevertheless, the job was easy, quick, and fun. I used a small checkering tool from Brownell's to extend the remains of the pistolgrip checkering into a straight style, and refinished with stain and Truoil. For the lower tang I just straightened the trigger bow and inlet its slot a bit further back. Maybe I would not have chosen to proceed on my own if the gun was expensive, but the result on mine was very good and made the gun work better for me.
