P and M series mods.... in progress

[foxtrot824]

So I finally rounded up some random P series bodies and KX9T head, and finally made it to the machine shop. I opened up the 9p to accept 18mm cells and removed some of the knurling on the 6p for a smooth finish. Next stop will be black HA III anodization to clean everything up. I'll post pictures of the progress as it comes.

 

[xdayv]

looking forward to the finished product, thanks for sharing...

 

[foxtrot824]

Top tip, taking apart M3LT-S can be rough...

 

[DrafterDan]

Damn! I'm assuming you tried heating it up? Even the stubborn surefire goop loosens up with a bit of time from my propane torch.

Do you have a 4-jaw chuck head for your lathe? That will allow you to re-zero something to get clean cuts. Plus, I don't like cutting through anodizing, it smells weird...

 

[foxtrot824]

There was heat, lots of Mapp gas torch action. I have opened many SF heads using heat but these M3LT-S heads have been a nightmare.

In the mean time everything came back. The 9p has been bored to accept 18mm cells and the

 

[DrafterDan]

nice reanodizing! They turned out well

 

[foxtrot824]

Thanks! I'm pleased, almost don't want to carry them now...