Originally Posted By: SDH-MT
Those cracks behind the tang should definitely be repaired and the wood behind the tang relieved prior to shooting. With the grain structure seen and the slender wrist the cracks are a real liability.


Ok, Steven. Thank you for the advice.

When I have the new recoil pad installed (the original one was in horrible shape and stone ugly), I'll have the cracks repaired and the area of wood behind the tang relieved.


Steve
NJ State Trooper #3936 (retired 4-1-1991)
NRA LE Firearms Instructor