thanks, i never thought about milling the frame. however, i was hoping more to put molded grips, or even custom grips on. this sounds weird, but i'm trying to shoot ameteur competitions at a club my parents belong to. they shoot pardinis and i'm good enough to beat them with a $300 gun, and thats what i'm trying to do, if i could make it a little more comfortable. i may just trade her in and get a mkll or mklll, forget the 22/45, shoots good but seems more like a youth gun than anything. really appreciate the feedback, and thanks for the detailed pictures.