Posted: 1/3/2012 2:30:48 PM EDT
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I have a springfield mil-spec. A guy gave me the stock barrel from his springfield loaded. Can I directly swap out the barrels? any issues with it since its a factory springfield barrel going in a different springfield gun? I know that aftermarket barrels or different manufacturers barrels need to be fitted.
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| It most likely will not just drop in. Every 1911 barrel has some degree of fitting done to it at the manufacturer. Each barrel is fitted to a slide, frame and it most cases a barrel bushing. The barrel link and slide stop are also fitted to each other. I'm sure other people will chime in with their experiences. I would take your gun along with the barrel you want to a gunsmith to see if it can be properly fitted. Just my $.02 |
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I have a springfield mil-spec. A guy gave me the stock barrel from his springfield loaded. Can I directly swap out the barrels? any issues with it since its a factory springfield barrel going in a different springfield gun? I know that aftermarket barrels or different manufacturers barrels need to be fitted. Thanks I may be wrong on this one - but I don't think the Loaded barrel itself is supposed to be any different than the one on the Milspec. IIRC, the barrel and bushing fitting of the Milspec and Loaded are the same "level," the Loaded simply adds ergonomic features like the beavertail, Novak style sights, ect. over the Milspec. ~Augee |
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Thats what I thought. But the barrel links are different and they barrels themselves look a little different Barrel links are often chosen on production guns to match the tolerances of the barrel feet and frame holes. In a 'gunsmith fit' the barrel feet are cut using the frame and slide to align everything while a cutter is used on a shaft in the slide lock holes of the frame. If it fits without any issues go buy a lottery ticket (though not a large one) since it is your lucky day. Problems could include riding the link resulting in quick link damage, or deforming the barrel feet as the gun goes into lockup (and bending the slide stop pin if the tolerance is really bad and tings are forced). |
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Thats what I thought. But the barrel links are different and they barrels themselves look a little different Barrel links are often chosen on production guns to match the tolerances of the barrel feet and frame holes. In a 'gunsmith fit' the barrel feet are cut using the frame and slide to align everything while a cutter is used on a shaft in the slide lock holes of the frame. If it fits without any issues go buy a lottery ticket (though not a large one) since it is your lucky day. Problems could include riding the link resulting in quick link damage, or deforming the barrel feet as the gun goes into lockup (and bending the slide stop pin if the tolerance is really bad and tings are forced). Or slide lug battering if the hood is too short. Try before you buy, is all I can tell you. |