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Gunslinger
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As far as modifying your carry gun, TSquare makes a great point about where you live being a big issue. However I don't believe completely ruling out any modifications is a good idea either.
Obviously the "Smile, wait for flash!" engraving on the muzzle, the "Youre f****d" dust cover, maybe grim reaper grips too, ought to be left to the range toys and movie props. That kind of modification I believe cannot be validly justified for a carry gun, at least in the country we live in as of 2018.
There are some modifications I would believe are perfectly acceptable. On my Beretta 92A1 I have a pair of tritium sights from Trijicon, a Wilson Combat short reach trigger (which does not alter the weight in any way, merely the trigger face's location), and the 92D spec main spring, plus a TLR-1 Tac light.
The sights and light sort of go hand in hand. They are both to aid in the visual aspect of the shooting, seeing your target (after you've confirmed it's something hostile) and lining up your sights easier so you have a better chance of actually hitting what you're intending to.... *Ahem* neutralize.
The mainspring however needs a bit of discussion. Lightening a trigger on a self defense gun is not inherently a bad idea. There is a fine line, however. It should be light enough to allow for an easy, accurate, pull but not so light that it can discharge accidently.
Luckygunner draws the line at 5 pounds, and I would have to agree. The 92D spring I have installed is also a factory spring from the Beretta 92D, the double action only version of the 92FS. As such it has a much lighter mainspring than the 92FS, 92A1, M9A1, M9A3, etc. As long as you're staying within specs of factory produced parts there shouldn't be an issue.
But, that's just my two cents.
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