altering plans and parts

[bezoar]

multiple part post im afraid.

if a given pattern for a pistol requires a 15.75 inch barrel, how do you change the pattern to fit a 10-12 inch barrel (all i can find) while keeping the forestock profile very close to the plans?
Im curious as id like to be able to get a commercially breached pistol barrel and avoid having to pay twice as much in order to get a rifle barrel that would need cutting to length.

How easy is it to make alterations to a commercially available lock spring so as to avoid hazards with propane torches and the like?

 

[rabjr]

multiple part post im afraid.

if a given pattern for a pistol requires a 15.75 inch barrel, how do you change the pattern to fit a 10-12 inch barrel (all i can find) while keeping the forestock profile very close to the plans?
Im curious as id like to be able to get a commercially breached pistol barrel and avoid having to pay twice as much in order to get a rifle barrel that would need cutting to length.

How easy is it to make alterations to a commercially available lock spring so as to avoid hazards with propane torches and the like?

Have a custom barrel made if you know exactly the dimensions. It really is easier than you think. I had two 9" tapered oct .54 cal pistol barrels made this past spring by Charles at Flintlock Const. Inc. As I had plans of having a brace of New England style pistols made but health issues got in the way. I think they were $60.00 a piece for a custom barrel. And he's not the only one that will make custom barrels out there. If you are interested I don't have contact info but you can ask Roy he knows. I'm sure he or another custom barrel maker can make you a 15.75 inch barrel as long as you know exactly what you need. :thumbsup:

 

[bob243]

Check with Mark DeHaas, he had a bunch of pistol barrels on his last list, if he doesnt have one, he can make you one realitively quick. Should be well under the cost of a rifle barrel.

 

[hotsparks]

To answer your original question, can you modify the fore end to fit a shorter "on-hand" barrel? Certainly, but be aware that there is not much you can do to maintain the porportions of the longer barrel in the fore end. Most, if not all, of the dimensions, barrel depth, web between barrel and R/R groove, side thickness, etc., are pretty well fixed regardless of barrel length. By necessity, the shorter barrel will give the fore end a more stubby look that the longer barrel, there's just not that much "meat" available to take off.
I don't understand your second question.
John