replacement barrel question

naugler · 02-16-2005, 05:33 PM

Hi all, without getting into the arcane Canadian gun laws too much I have a question about replacement Luger barrels. I would like to purchase a luger barrel that is at least 4.25" or longer (most Canadians can't own standard P-08s due to the barrel length). Can anyone point me in the direction of retailers or dealers that may sell replacement barrels? While I realize that standard barrel lengths are 4", 6" and 8" are replacement barrels available in other sizes (ie. 4.25" etc).
thanks very much

pipeman45 · 02-17-2005, 10:20 AM

I'm no expert by anyones standards, but I don't think barrels come in non-standard sizes. Now for the good news. Some talented gunsmiths have been known to take a long barrel and shorten it. Bad news is it isn't cheep.

Ponyman · 02-17-2005, 03:58 PM

Can't put my finger on it, but I've seen at least one posting in ads for Lugers that referenced a 4 3/4" barrel. Or, does that include the threaded section?

John Sabato · 02-17-2005, 06:02 PM

Barrel length on a Luger is measured from the face of the breechbolt to the end of the muzzle. It is most easily determined by inserting a new pencil or other small diameter rod into the muzzle until it reaches the closed breechface, mark the item at the point where it exits the muzzle and then withdraw it and measure the length of the pencil or rod to the mark...

For barrels in Canada, try Marstar...

naugler · 02-17-2005, 06:41 PM

Thanks John, however Marstar does not carry non-standard sized barrels and are perpetually sold out of 6" barrels...

Karl · 02-17-2005, 08:41 PM

Naugler,

Check with Tom Heller (Heller Arms) on the links section of the Lugerforum home page. KFS

Frank · 02-17-2005, 08:42 PM

Naugler, you might want to try Luger Forum Member "Hugh". He does barrel replacements and who knows what he may have laying around. BTW, if you don't have tooling, it's not a good idea to try a "home" replacement. Good Luck!

Lugerdoc · 02-18-2005, 09:40 AM

Unfortunately, I'm also sold out of the good quality 9x150 (6") and 9x107mm (made specifically for the Canadian market) barrel. I don't like to install the GPC 6" barrels as they require a lot of additional work to get the front sight and extractor goove to line up on the first attempt. Genally the threaded area with have to be shortened and chamber reamed, so not a job for amatures. TH

Ida-Alp · 03-07-2005, 09:42 AM

Lugerdoc--I'm in the market for a 6'' barrel- Can you give me
price and availability info?? Thanks - Al

Thor · 03-07-2005, 09:51 AM

And remember, if you are putting a 6" barrel on a Luger that has the Navy two position sight you must have the higher front sight block or the Luger will shoot REALLY high, like over the target board at 300 meters. Many 6" barrels are set up to work with the stardard rear toggle sight so it really helps to make sure the barrel you are buying will work with the rear sight set up you have.

George Anderson · 03-07-2005, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by naugler
Can anyone point me in the direction of retailers or dealers that may sell replacement barrels? While I realize that standard barrel lengths are 4", 6" and 8" are replacement barrels available in other sizes (ie. 4.25" etc).
thanks very much [/B]

Naugler, why don't you just move, with your family, down here? In exchange we'll send Barbara Streisand up there. If you have to leave your pistol up there but can get Streisand outa here, I will let you have the "pick" of my collection.

Edward Tinker · 03-07-2005, 05:14 PM

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Originally posted by Thor
...Luger will shoot REALLY high, like over the target board at 300 meters.

Now that is wish-ful thinkin!

naugler · 03-21-2005, 10:35 PM

Thanks for all the advice. I recently purchased the attached Luger - so I'm all set (for now).

thanks again

02-16-2005, 05:33 PM	#1
naugler User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	replacement barrel question Hi all, without getting into the arcane Canadian gun laws too much I have a question about replacement Luger barrels. I would like to purchase a luger barrel that is at least 4.25" or longer (most Canadians can't own standard P-08s due to the barrel length). Can anyone point me in the direction of retailers or dealers that may sell replacement barrels? While I realize that standard barrel lengths are 4", 6" and 8" are replacement barrels available in other sizes (ie. 4.25" etc). thanks very much

02-17-2005, 10:20 AM	#2
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm no expert by anyones standards, but I don't think barrels come in non-standard sizes. Now for the good news. Some talented gunsmiths have been known to take a long barrel and shorten it. Bad news is it isn't cheep. __________________ Dave

02-17-2005, 03:58 PM	#3
Ponyman User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlantic County, NJ, USA Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Can't put my finger on it, but I've seen at least one posting in ads for Lugers that referenced a 4 3/4" barrel. Or, does that include the threaded section? __________________ "The Constitution is intended for use by a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the governance of any other." ~ John Quincy Adams

02-17-2005, 06:02 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Barrel length on a Luger is measured from the face of the breechbolt to the end of the muzzle. It is most easily determined by inserting a new pencil or other small diameter rod into the muzzle until it reaches the closed breechface, mark the item at the point where it exits the muzzle and then withdraw it and measure the length of the pencil or rod to the mark... For barrels in Canada, try Marstar... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-18-2005, 09:40 AM	#8
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Unfortunately, I'm also sold out of the good quality 9x150 (6") and 9x107mm (made specifically for the Canadian market) barrel. I don't like to install the GPC 6" barrels as they require a lot of additional work to get the front sight and extractor goove to line up on the first attempt. Genally the threaded area with have to be shortened and chamber reamed, so not a job for amatures. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

02-17-2005, 06:41 PM	#5
naugler User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks John, however Marstar does not carry non-standard sized barrels and are perpetually sold out of 6" barrels...

02-17-2005, 08:41 PM	#6
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 515 Thanks: 0 Thanked 248 Times in 112 Posts	Naugler, Check with Tom Heller (Heller Arms) on the links section of the Lugerforum home page. KFS

02-17-2005, 08:42 PM	#7
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Naugler, you might want to try Luger Forum Member "Hugh". He does barrel replacements and who knows what he may have laying around. BTW, if you don't have tooling, it's not a good idea to try a "home" replacement. Good Luck!

03-07-2005, 09:42 AM	#9
Ida-Alp Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Nampa ID Posts: 116 Thanks: 81 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	6'' barrel Lugerdoc--I'm in the market for a 6'' barrel- Can you give me price and availability info?? Thanks - Al

03-07-2005, 09:51 AM	#10
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	And remember, if you are putting a 6" barrel on a Luger that has the Navy two position sight you must have the higher front sight block or the Luger will shoot REALLY high, like over the target board at 300 meters. Many 6" barrels are set up to work with the stardard rear toggle sight so it really helps to make sure the barrel you are buying will work with the rear sight set up you have. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

03-21-2005, 10:35 PM	#13
naugler User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the advice. I recently purchased the attached Luger - so I'm all set (for now). thanks again