Does anyone turn (machine) Luger barrels?

Blindeye · 10-19-2013, 05:30 PM

Thanks for all the replies.
I'm interested in a 5 inch barrel, and perhaps no taper (not a true bull barrel, but simply straight).

The integral front sight isn't really an issue, as a slightly undersized collar (for the front sight),
heated and then slipped onto the barrel (with carefully hidden silver solder) works well on my hunting rifles (like the 500 Jeffery).

I'll speak to a couple of machinists I know and see what they tell me.

Garrett

rhuff · 10-21-2013, 04:45 PM

Garrett,

I have a 5in aftermarket barrel installed onto a 1939 receiver/barrel extension. To me, it is the ideal length for looks and for shooting. Good luck with your search.

Olle · 10-24-2013, 09:01 AM

I have been thinking about turning my own 6" barrel, but I can't find any reliable info on the twist. Some say that it's very important to get it exactly right, while others say that it doesn't matter much at all. So what would you recommend for a 9mm/115 grain bullet?

10-19-2013, 05:30 PM	#1
Blindeye User Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the replies. I'm interested in a 5 inch barrel, and perhaps no taper (not a true bull barrel, but simply straight). The integral front sight isn't really an issue, as a slightly undersized collar (for the front sight), heated and then slipped onto the barrel (with carefully hidden silver solder) works well on my hunting rifles (like the 500 Jeffery). I'll speak to a couple of machinists I know and see what they tell me. Garrett

10-21-2013, 04:45 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,308 Thanks: 2,737 Thanked 993 Times in 729 Posts	Garrett, I have a 5in aftermarket barrel installed onto a 1939 receiver/barrel extension. To me, it is the ideal length for looks and for shooting. Good luck with your search.

10-24-2013, 09:01 AM	#3
Olle User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,149 Thanks: 159 Thanked 664 Times in 318 Posts	I have been thinking about turning my own 6" barrel, but I can't find any reliable info on the twist. Some say that it's very important to get it exactly right, while others say that it doesn't matter much at all. So what would you recommend for a 9mm/115 grain bullet?