Help, please: Naa 22lr

[stinkysock]

Has anyone done one of these "babies" recently?
I saw some posts around 2008 and they were defined as hard to cut. (maybe NAA has used softer steel in more recent years?)
I can't decide weather to start one and have to give up or just enjoy one in "plain clothes" -

Thanks for any advice,
Stinkysock

 

[graniteguy52]

Link to fairly recent post: http://www.engraverscafe.com/showthread.php?17070-A-little-engraving-fun .

It was not the nicest to cut, but very doable with Carbalt and C-max gravers and dubbed tips. Do expect some resharpening.

 

[Marrinan]

Have cut 10 or so over the last ten years. No real issues other than size.-Fred

 

[GTJC460]

I did one about a month ago without issue.

If this is a "first" gun or you are new to firearms engraving, I suggest staying away from all stainless firearms till you develop excellent graver control and fully understand how to adjust your graver geometry to help cut very hard metal.

 

[stinkysock]

Thanks, I believe I'll give it a try -

Stinkysock