"Militarized" LM Charge AL(X)-Ti-hybrid

[StG-77]

It started out as usual - sitting in front of the TV, fondling some LMs I came up with the great idea of modifying one of them to fit my needs. Normally it stays like that and nothing happens (though only a few of my LMs remain in their "factory-configuration"...), but then I had quite some sparetime and decided to give it a try.
The plan was simple: Take my trusted, yet pretty battered Charge AL(X) (I replaced the second bitdriver with scissors and and a large flathead) from my time in the military and re-vamp it by putting on the scales of a normal Ti, which I find to be much more appealing optically and giving you a better grip. But of course they should fit the tactical black finish of the rest of the tool. I opted for a nice and dark olive-drab with a very scratch- and wear-resistant matte finish.
Having made those decisions I ripped the Charges apart, took the parts I needed (eventually cleaned them properly) and reassembled them.
That was the birth of my "brandnew" Charge hybrid. But only after a few days carrying around i couldn't resist the idea of getting rid of those redundant crimpers in the plier-head. Since I'm no more in the army, I don't really have any use for them. So I took my BO Fuse (yes, I do have a soft spot for black tools ) and just switched the pliers - done!
And there it finally was, my Charge AL(X)-Ti-whatever 2.0
 
All that was some 6 months ago, and after EDCing the Charge for that timespan I am still amazed, how well that olive-drab finish is holding up on the
scales! Nothing special, but reason enough for me to finally post some pics of it here 

PS: I'm aware of the picture-quality not being the best, but I guess you'll get an impression...

[Mr. Whippy]

What do you use to remove the bolts?

[jim guy]

what did you use on the handles?

[StG-77]

To get the knurled bolts off the ALX i used a SOG Powerlock 
Just open the pliers (that prevents the bolt to turn inside the handle), grip the bolt tightly and twist it open - as simple as that. Not very professional, but I never claimed to be - and it works! 
To loosen the Ti's screws I used normal torx security bits.

For the paintjob i used normal primer for metal surfaces, a matte transluscent finish and some spraypaint, that was especially mixed for the company i work in. We buy and sell old military vehicles there, so it's necessary to have some highly wear-resistant paint for the exterior.
Although I knew just how tough that paint is, I had major concerns about it peeling of or something - but as mentioned before, 6 months of wear and still going strong.

[evil510]

Nice mod there StG-77 and welcome to the forum. It is a large bit driver that you removed, correct? If so, any chance you are willing to sell it? 

[StG-77]

Nice mod there StG-77 and welcome to the forum. It is a large bit driver that you removed, correct? If so, any chance you are willing to sell it? 

Thanks alot! Yep, but that one went straight into my Fuse replacing the scissors and the large flathead that I needed for the Charge , sry 

[nuphoria]

Nice work 

Good to have you with us 

[evil510]

Nice mod there StG-77 and welcome to the forum. It is a large bit driver that you removed, correct? If so, any chance you are willing to sell it? 

Thanks alot! Yep, but that one went straight into my Fuse replacing the scissors and the large flathead that I needed for the Charge , sry 

No worries. I'll get it all sorted out 

[StG-77]

Preparing the surgery... Then still with its old head 

[StG-77]

Aaaand... It's alive!!!