Tell me why this is a terrible idea...

[JCN]

I love all the interesting experiments and tinkering you are up to. But I have no idea if any of this will work. Just enjoying your journey.

Thanks! It used to drive my parents nuts when I would disassemble everything growing up. But I learned a lot and the curiosity has never gone away. I feel like it serves me well to always question “why.” It can also be super annoying, but from a purely selfish standpoint I enjoy the learning more than I feel badly for being annoying.

[JCN]

Okay, I think I answered my own question. The width of the N-frame barrel threads looks to be significantly larger than the K/L frames.

[JCN]

Well, for $60... why not?

Such a bizarre project, but I’m enjoying learning.

[Crazy Dane]

You remind me of my younger self. When is was 15, I taught myself how to make a 1911 full auto(by accident) using mail order parts out the back pages of Guns And Ammo magazine. Guns are just a chunk of steel, wood and/or plastic that can be fixed or replaced if you FUBAR. I say nothing ventured nothing gained. I am really enjoying your journey.

[LittleLebowski]

This thread makes me feel like I’m watching Weird Science all over again

[JCN]

This thread makes me feel like I’m watching Weird Science all over again

Need more Kelly Lebrock

[JCN]

Also, I posted in my other thread but I ordered this one too:



If the barrel threading works out, I figure I might try my hand at cutting and crowning the cheap barrel and then move on to this one.

If neither barrel works out, I send it in.
If both do, then I find a local machine shop to drill and tap the frame for the optic (or I buy more tools, which isn’t a bad thing).

[LittleLebowski]

Need more Kelly Lebrock

80’s Kelly LeBrock.

[HeavyDuty]

80’s Kelly LeBrock.

Google says you are correct.

[jh9]

Okay, I think I answered my own question. The width of the N-frame barrel threads looks to be significantly larger than the K/L frames.

In addition to that, the 8-shot N-frames (G-frame) are taller than the old 6-shot N-frames by a few thousands of an inch and the front lock on the barrel won't line up with the center pin. Since you've got a ball detent lock on the yoke you can probably remove it from the barrel but I don't know i the thread pitch for the 2-piece barrels is different or not.