It takes a while, even longer if you got horse hide, but it will eventually mold to your shape. How much you sweat plays a big part, so don't expect a lot till summer. ;-)
I have 4 (5?) Crossbreed's and I've found that you do not want to wear them without the pistol inserted; the kydex is...
To get the cosmoline off the stock I used the "sweat it out method."
Wrap the wood in "something" absorbent and put it in a big, black trash bag. Set the bag in the sun and at the end of each day replace the now cosmoline infused absorbent material. Repeat till no more cosmoline is leeching...
I live within the city limits of New Albany in Floyd County where it's illegal to discharge a firearm. It's also illegal to relocate a raccoon out of the county (as well as being a d*ck move that pawns your problem off on someone else). Drowning is what both DNR and animal control both...
I agree, the actual process is practically identical; if you can build one, you can build the other.
That said, I would still recommend an AR-15 for a 1st build. For me it hinges on the sheer amount of options that are available for an AR-15 vs an AR-10/SR-25. As others have pointed out, you're...
What: One owner (purchased new in 2008) JM stamped 1895G Guide Gun in excellent condition. Less than 100 rounds fired, never hunted. Includes 50 rounds of Hornaday and Remington factory .45/70
Where: New Albany. I will travel 20 or so miles to meet.
Price: $1000 obo cash, no trade interests...
Bump and price drop.
If you own a first generation M&P (or you're a gunsmithy kinda guy), especially a 40S&W, you need this.
Things break, usually at the most inconvenient times. Be prepared.... 2 is 1... Keep your M&P running!