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mete · September 18, 2012, 08:30 AM

A swamped barrel is used to make a more graceful looking barrel.

But it becomes more difficult to make and more difficult inlet.

It's as simple as that despite other claims !

September 18, 2012, 08:30 AM	#5
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	A swamped barrel is used to make a more graceful looking barrel. But it becomes more difficult to make and more difficult inlet. It's as simple as that despite other claims ! __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !