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[lugerholsterrepair]

GT. I am always amazed by your skills!

I had a Colt .45 aquire a bulge in the barrel with complete failure of of the weapon with a massive jam. The recoil spring was hung up on the bulge! I managed to get it all apart after some struggle..I have a home machine shop that would make BUBBA proud so I chucked the barrel in my drill press and filed down the bulge untill the spring would pass. The pistol would shoot normally..you wouldn't know it was ever bulged but I was uncomfortable with it as I put thousands of rounds thru my .45 shooter so I eventually found and bought a new barrel. Looking down the barrel you could see the stress marks on the inside.

Gt..Your fix makes a lot more sense! Congratulations on a job well done!

[Neil Young]

G.T.:
That was a fantastic fix--I like how your brain works. People who tackle those difficult tasks impress me. You impress me!

Neil

[G.T.]

Thanks for the kind word Rich, Jerry & Neil.. My reach has always seemed to exceed my grasp, but even in knowing that, I've come to realize you really learn by doing.... And, it's sometime fun to revel in the few success's you do have, cuz, I'm also aware that there's a lot of time inbetween victories! ..... But, the final proof will be if the barrel stands up to firing pressure... I will be interested in Jims final testing ... (First shot tied to a tire swing, using a string, I hope!...)... Best to all, til....lat'r....GT

[G.T.]

Hi Rick, where'd you go??.. I like your posts, and, your opinion is important to me... I hope all is ok?? Best to you, til...lat'r...GT...