barrel question - The Firearms Forum

travihanson · 08-22-2007, 08:35 PM

If I was to put a 7 inch barrel on a 5 in frame and slide would it be any different than having a long slide? I think that if I was to do that it would look pretty sweet

Shooter45 · 08-23-2007, 10:00 AM

To answer your question, No. The barrel would not be supported on the muzzel end. If you are very good at fitting a barrel bushing, go for it. If not leave it alone as the accuracy will go out the window.

travihanson · 08-23-2007, 10:49 AM

So a tighter barrel bushing will help the accuracy? How snug? I'm no gunsmith, but I know a lot of them...Thanks

inplanotx · 08-23-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by travihanson

So a tighter barrel bushing will help the accuracy? How snug? I'm no gunsmith, but I know a lot of them...Thanks

On my 1911's you need a bushing wrench to get the bushing to turn. You cannot do it with your fingers.

IPT

08-22-2007, 08:35 PM	#1
travihanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milo, ME Posts: 582	barrel question If I was to put a 7 inch barrel on a 5 in frame and slide would it be any different than having a long slide? I think that if I was to do that it would look pretty sweet __________________ The two loudest sounds in the world are a click when you expect a bang, and a bang when you expect a click. -->

08-23-2007, 10:00 AM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,752	Re: barrel question To answer your question, No. The barrel would not be supported on the muzzel end. If you are very good at fitting a barrel bushing, go for it. If not leave it alone as the accuracy will go out the window.

08-23-2007, 10:49 AM	#3
travihanson Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milo, ME Posts: 582	Re: barrel question So a tighter barrel bushing will help the accuracy? How snug? I'm no gunsmith, but I know a lot of them...Thanks __________________ The two loudest sounds in the world are a click when you expect a bang, and a bang when you expect a click.