GG Lever Shortening

I consider this modification non-essential. It is something that I have done off and on GG's that I have modified for LRS. The main practical potential is to prevent the end of the handle from getting tangled up or obstructed in some way that it would prevent the GG from locking-up. This is extremely unlikely and one of the last mods I do on a GG for LRS, if at all. The handle does not need to be as long as it is, so it's really not an issue to shorten it. I have fairly small thin fingers so shortening it still allows me plenty of control when rapping.

What I do: 

Cut to the desired length by trimming ~3/8" - 1/2". I shorten it so that 3 fingers can still fit on the handle

Fill open "I" beam exposed with JB weld for 1/4" to 1/2" 

Grind/sand to final shape approximately the shape of the original profile of the handle.

I've seen some people shorten it a lot more and many don't bother filling and shaping the end of the exposed 'I' beam handle with epoxy. I consider that step more aesthetic. However, it does make it smoother, more comfortable and adds a bit of strength - not that it's an issue.

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