Rechambering a 1911 9mm barrel to 38 special?
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Rechambering a 1911 9mm barrel to 38 special?
I have a nice old Clark 6" 1911 longslide that was originally built for 38 special. It's since been restored in 9mm.
I was wondering if I could take a new 9mm barrel and have it rechambered for 38 special?
I've reamed my own barrels but never recut one in a new caliber. Anyone have experience with this? Or can recommend someone for the job?
thanks!
Nick
I was wondering if I could take a new 9mm barrel and have it rechambered for 38 special?
I've reamed my own barrels but never recut one in a new caliber. Anyone have experience with this? Or can recommend someone for the job?
thanks!
Nick
Re: Rechambering a 1911 9mm barrel to 38 special?
38 special bullet is .357
9mm is .355
If you use the right bullets for barrel diameter, and the slide face supports the different case, you should be OK.
9mm is .355
If you use the right bullets for barrel diameter, and the slide face supports the different case, you should be OK.
NukeMMC- Posts : 488
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Re: Rechambering a 1911 9mm barrel to 38 special?
Hmm, I load .356 147gn projectiles now.
So the 9mm chamber can be cut to 38spc?
So the 9mm chamber can be cut to 38spc?
Re: Rechambering a 1911 9mm barrel to 38 special?
I would say no. The 9mm is .391" diameter at .02" from breechface where the 38spl is .379" at that point, thus .012" smaller. Your 38spl cases would have bulges next to the rim, possibly blow out
NukeMMC- Posts : 488
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Re: Rechambering a 1911 9mm barrel to 38 special?
NukeMMC is correct. 9mm and 38 Super chambers are too fat to convert. I order my barrels with no chamber so I can ream them myself.
Jon
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Re: Rechambering a 1911 9mm barrel to 38 special?
Kart sells 38 special barrels give them a call..
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