Odd BBLs From Numrich

sheepherder · 08-21-2014, 06:59 PM

I posted this here because it is actually a kind of clever way to sell barrel blanks...You have to cut the threads before you can index the front sight ramp/blade, so they leave the front sight band round...

You cuts you threads, torques you barrel down, and then solders you front sight base on...And install you blade...

It's not how I would do it...Or even suggest it be done...FWIW, I would thread the front band as well and screw on a cut-off Luger front band/base/blade (internally threaded) indexed to line up correctly...Probably with a setscrew in the dovetail to hold it in place...

As sold, this is exactly what makes a gunsmith's heart sink when he sees a customer carrying a box into the shop...

08-21-2014, 06:59 PM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	I posted this here because it is actually a kind of clever way to sell barrel blanks...You have to cut the threads before you can index the front sight ramp/blade, so they leave the front sight band round... You cuts you threads, torques you barrel down, and then solders you front sight base on...And install you blade... It's not how I would do it...Or even suggest it be done...FWIW, I would thread the front band as well and screw on a cut-off Luger front band/base/blade (internally threaded) indexed to line up correctly...Probably with a setscrew in the dovetail to hold it in place... As sold, this is exactly what makes a gunsmith's heart sink when he sees a customer carrying a box into the shop... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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