Thanks for the comments guys. Is it really that much of a pain to disassemble? I've got tools and some experience. Fresnel, that was a good read, pretty much mirrored what my military buddies are telling me on Facebook.
Shoulda specified btw, I'm looking at the 96d (double action only, no frame safety) I'd probably keep it dao, but I've read the da/sa hammer and sear will drop in.