i think that would be pretty terrible for actual in-game use. you need a lil' something there
for when you're shooting one handed and reloading. even the PS i did above would be
cutting it close. i think DP went the safe route leaving the snatch that long. if you really
want to remove it, it wouldn't be hard
...although cutting as much as you mentioned wouldn't allow for the frame screw to hold.
a cut very similar to what is shown above would be possible