[mikecleonard]

I've seen a few people modify the slide release levers on their P30's and I'm curious about the best way to go about this, so that I can avoid buying P2000 levers.

I basically just want to slim them down, and remove the first two "steps" on each lever. Does anyone have a recommendation on what tool would work best for this project? Seems like I need a flat belt-sander of some kind that would file down metal...but I'm kind of a dope when it comes to tools, so I don't really know what's out there. Does dremel make a bit that would work?

Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[DaZe831]

Interesting. If you Dremel, document with pictures. If p2000 levers fit I'd just buy them.... Don't like them? Can always put p30 levers back on.

 

[III The Chad III]

Most people I have heard of doing this have done it with a dremel and patience (don't know what bit). I imagine you could do it with a belt sander but you would have to go SLOOOOOOW to avoid not taking off too much. I personally would think a dremel and a bench vice would be the easiest for precision work. After you have removed as much metal as you see fit, hit it with some blueing in a bottle and you are good to go.

 

[M_E_]

To do it right, you'll need a Bridgeport mill. No mill available? Have a gunsmith mill them for you.

 

[68_f100]

Not sure where you are located but I have access to a mill. If you are in Indiana let me know.

 

[mikecleonard]

Thanks for the input guys! Looks like a friend of mine might be able to help me out with a mill as he works at a manufacturing facility. If that falls through, I think I might just try out the dremel route and come up with some kinda trick to keep the bit flat and level.

I'll snap some picks when I get to it.

-Mike

 

[bigdave24]

I used a dremel. Any stone that will abrade metal will work. Then polish with smoother polishers. I pulled the slide release off the gun to avoid marring the frame.

 

[hoghunter]

I used a dremel. Any stone that will abrade metal will work. Then polish with smoother polishers. I pulled the slide release off the gun to avoid marring the frame.

That looks sweet. I sent HK a question about getting a smaller slide release for the P30L. I'm pretty sure I can find them online but figured I'd see if they would respond. Believe it or not I got a response within 24 hours. Here is what they sent me:

"A short slide release lever comes on P30's with safety levers; however, we do not have additional stock of that item for sale at this time."

Sure wish I was good with a Dremel. I'd mess that lever up so bad it would be unrecognizable

 

[bigdave24]

As you can see in my photo, I do have the safety and short slide release on my P30LS. My thumb would still engage it, so I shortened it more and thinned it.

 

[M_E_]

Nice Dremel job!! Ever thought about a career as a gunsmith? You won't get rich but you'll never be out of a job. We just hired 3 at our shop.

I would just go to the exploded drawing of the correct P30 & place an order with HK parts. You may not get the part for a while, but they will eventually get it. They can order every part in the gun.

 

[DaZe831]

Great job! Looks fantastic bud.


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[442]

Interesting. If you Dremel, document with pictures. If p2000 levers fit I'd just buy them.... Don't like them? Can always put p30 levers back on.

Will HK45 levers fit, or are they the same as the P2000 levers?