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3/21/2026 5:45:49 AM EDT
I'm looking at PS90s.  and still trying to decide PS90 or AUG for my annual bonus present to myself.

In my opinion, PS90 must be SBRd.  Do we have a master thread or sticky on the cutting process?

I know it has a shroud which complicates it a little.

I know some say just replace, but I see no problem cutting it down either and would want to do it as a DIY as I love to tinker on guns.
3/21/2026 9:07:55 AM EDT
[Last Edit: gqllc][Edited] [#1]
I thought the same thing about keeping the original and after trying....I just cut it and replaced with the CMMG 10.3" and that was easy peasy.Attached File
3/21/2026 12:03:37 PM EDT
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As above, not worth saving (IMO) the ORM barrel.

There are “tutorials” online if you g00gle it.

The “barrel” you see is actually a shroud; you cut it off and swap barrels.
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3/21/2026 12:08:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: giantpune][Edited] [#3]
I did the CMMG barrel swap, too.  I used the cmmg thread adapter thingymabob to screw it in.  

Drilled a hole to knock out the blind pin in the barrel shroud/nut.
Unscrewed that shroud/nut
swapped the new barrel into the receiver
Used the cmmg thread adapter/barrel not thing to install the new barrel
installed a 1/2-28 brake/suppressor mount

If you want to cut the original barrel, you can use anything from a lathe to a hacksaw, then use a brass screw in a drill on the business end to make a crown.
3/21/2026 12:29:53 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By KILLERB6:
As above, not worth saving (IMO) the ORM barrel.

There are “tutorials” online if you g00gle it.

The “barrel” you see is actually a shroud; you cut it off and swap barrels.
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It's totally worth saving the original barrel - it's a CHF chrome lined barrel.

Hacksaw behind the blind pin, remove shroud and barrel, send barrel stub to TROS, install shortened barrel, enjoy.
3/21/2026 4:16:23 PM EDT
[#5]
I used a cut off wheel to grind a groove over the pin in the shroud. Pin comes out, unscrew shroud then remove barrel. Be careful of the long ass spring for the charging handle. It's like a slinky on crack. Took al of 30 minutes. You will need a thin 15mm wrench for the barrel.
3/21/2026 5:35:37 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By vellnueve:


It's totally worth saving the original barrel - it's a CHF chrome lined barrel.

Hacksaw behind the blind pin, remove shroud and barrel, send barrel stub to TROS, install shortened barrel, enjoy.
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This is the way.
3/22/2026 11:39:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: KILLERB6][Edited] [#7]
Why save the barrel and get it cut?  If you’re going to cut it, just use it.

No sense to me to have two short barrels.¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Plus is TROS still operating?
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It’s not about how many people you kill, it’s about how many you save.
3/22/2026 11:40:31 AM EDT
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You can easily just cut it off right behind the blind pin, and send it to GNI / Taylor Pickerall. Factory barrels are chrome lined and one could argue will last longer than the CMMG which are no longer chrome lined.
3/22/2026 1:45:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Buffman_LT1:
You can easily just cut it off right behind the blind pin, and send it to GNI / Taylor Pickerall. Factory barrels are chrome lined and one could argue will last longer than the CMMG which are no longer chrome lined.
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That's unfortunate.  When I got my CMMG barrel, admittedly more than a few years ago, it was chrome lined.  I think I may still have the factory barrel and shroud.  

Had to drill out the blind pin.  As someone noted, you'll need a thin wrench.   Ended up using a mill and making one that would fit.  As I recall, the whole process wasn't too difficult, but did require a bit of thought and work.   I don't remember all of the details, but would do it again.  Especially since they now have FRT progressive triggers for them.  They're really meant to be select fire.
3/24/2026 5:12:41 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By KILLERB6:
Why save the barrel and get it cut?  If you’re going to cut it, just use it.

No sense to me to have two short barrels.¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Plus is TROS still operating?
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Not everyone has the capability to thread their own barrel
6/3/2026 9:09:50 PM EDT
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How to: Remove PS90 Barrel Shroud in 2 minutes without stripping threads!



How to remove a barrel shroud from a factory PS90 receiver. #howto
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6/5/2026 2:57:22 PM EDT
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I talked to Mark at TROS.  I don't think he is doing much these days.  He said he wouldn't help me with his suppressors.  I doubt he is doing PS90s.

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