Barrel Removal

akg · 04-05-2007, 06:32 PM

Opinions please - what is the best way to remove a barrel. I am building a "fun to shoot" luger, and I may want to try different barrels.

Lugerdoc · 04-06-2007, 09:05 AM

SKG, Unless you have a proper barrel wrench and a good hydralic vise with brass adapters cut for the shape of the luger barrel, I don't recommend that you try changing barrels yourself. Also head spacing guages and chamber reamer may also be necessary, particularly if you are installing a Numrich made barrel. TH

John Sabato · 04-09-2007, 07:16 PM

I echo Tom Heller's (lugerdoc) remarks... without the proper tooling, there is a great chance you will damage the upper receiver... If yours is a parts gun, and of no collector value... then you only have your investment to lose... If I were you, and I were still a machinest, I would spend my time making the barrel / receiver wrench and vise... it would be a wise use of your time if you intend to change barrels more than once.

04-05-2007, 06:32 PM	#1
akg New User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Barrel Removal Opinions please - what is the best way to remove a barrel. I am building a "fun to shoot" luger, and I may want to try different barrels.

04-06-2007, 09:05 AM	#2
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	SKG, Unless you have a proper barrel wrench and a good hydralic vise with brass adapters cut for the shape of the luger barrel, I don't recommend that you try changing barrels yourself. Also head spacing guages and chamber reamer may also be necessary, particularly if you are installing a Numrich made barrel. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

04-09-2007, 07:16 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	I echo Tom Heller's (lugerdoc) remarks... without the proper tooling, there is a great chance you will damage the upper receiver... If yours is a parts gun, and of no collector value... then you only have your investment to lose... If I were you, and I were still a machinest, I would spend my time making the barrel / receiver wrench and vise... it would be a wise use of your time if you intend to change barrels more than once. __________________ 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..."*