yep checkering on the front strap will be the only machine work i need done for the most part. i might bob this one as well i havent decided. i really need to handle the one danny just finished to get an idea how i like it for mag changes etc.. i am thinking of a s&a magwell for my fighting pistol . i am trying to find a nice lightweight but cannot find shit. might just pick up a colt lightweight commander and be done with it. there are hundreds of those laying around.