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    Springfield Tang shims

    Hi,does anyone have a source for the original Springfield tang shims?

    Failing that, if someone has one, could they possibly give me the measurements?
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    Not aware of originals, but unit armorers did make and install many (should be legal, but theyre not). Easy to make, use a strip of paper laid in the inlet and press it in the impression with the pencil eraser. Remove and trim for a template then transfer to correct thickness hardwood shim. Note, punch hole first, then trim the rest, they split otherwise. Glue in place an stain/BLOicon inlet.

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    i have some, will have to look for them. they are still in a packasge
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    720-841-1399 during normal bus, hours.

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    Cheers Chuck, I await with interest.
    Randy, many thanks for the information.
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    warpath metal finishing contact info.
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    720-841-1399 during normal bus, hours.

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    Are these issue Chuck?
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    Nice one Chuck, if you are thinking of thinning the herd, let me know.

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    these were in the G.I. package when I got them
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    Another small part we haven't seen around here.
    Regards, Jim

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    I can quite understand if you want to keep them, rare things these days, but I would appreciate the measurements when you get a chance (including depth) so I can make a couple.

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