Sorry for the blurriness, my phone wouldn't focus on something that small.
Removed the 4 screws and the grips, the small space by where the frame and the main spring is, easy to pop up.One question; you pulled the sideplate? It's not hard, but there is a trick to it
For future.Removed the 4 screws and the grips, the small space by where the frame and the main spring is, easy to pop up.
Ya, there is a tiny machined lip on the edge of the side plate that fits in a recess in the frame to hold it together. The standard removal method is to flip the gun so the side plate faces down and tap with a tool on the edge of the grip frame to loosen it for removal. The lip is very small and the fit precise, it can get bent/damaged if you pry it up.For future.
It's not a good idea to pry off the side plate. Instead try taking the screws out and tapping on the other side of the frame.
I appreciate the thought.am sorry for your loss, hopefully you can make some great and lasting memories with the firearm you were given.