Question on barrel replacement ...

Hugh · 05-25-2011, 10:50 AM

"Also picked up the ideas of using a solvent like perhaps Kroil on the threads before removal attempts. Some time in the freezer as suggested before is good too I think. The Luger receiver and barrel as you know are kinda dainty really, sometimes a sharp hammer blow on the action wrench is worth more than an average sized guy jumping on the end of a 2 foot wrench."

DITTO what Rick said.

I had one bbl that twisted until the front sight was pointing DOWN before it broke loose with a loud "crack"! Often those guns that have been reblued with the "modern" dip blue have the threads rusted in.

I have found that overnight soaking in Kroil or Liquid Wrench helps loosen bbls, also , for really stubborn ones, heating the receiver area with a propane torch & then putting in the freezer overnight will help.

05-25-2011, 10:50 AM	#8
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	"Also picked up the ideas of using a solvent like perhaps Kroil on the threads before removal attempts. Some time in the freezer as suggested before is good too I think. The Luger receiver and barrel as you know are kinda dainty really, sometimes a sharp hammer blow on the action wrench is worth more than an average sized guy jumping on the end of a 2 foot wrench." DITTO what Rick said. I had one bbl that twisted until the front sight was pointing DOWN before it broke loose with a loud "crack"! Often those guns that have been reblued with the "modern" dip blue have the threads rusted in. I have found that overnight soaking in Kroil or Liquid Wrench helps loosen bbls, also , for really stubborn ones, heating the receiver area with a propane torch & then putting in the freezer overnight will help. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*