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Unread 04-25-2011, 05:26 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by FNorm View Post
I'm not a machinist nor an engineer. The 9mm is a high pressure cartridge. I would not want to shoot this pistol. You may be able to 'fix' the outer dimensions, but what's happening inside?

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I've wondered about that...Someone here once said they had an artillery Luger with a bulged barrel that shot just fine...I have to wonder if pressure/sealing is lost as the bullet passes through the bulge...

Loss of velocity??? Loss of pressure??? Does it make a noise like a loud 'phut!'???
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