P220 barrel installation

rinoray · August 23, 2000, 08:49 PM

I have an older Sig P220 45acp. It currently has a pitted factory barrel and I want replace it. Sig charges $200 for a drop in factory barrel. Barsto charges $185 for a drop in and a gunsmith fit. I'm a reasonably competent machinist and have done several close tolerence projects (automotive engines). Am I nuts for thinking about fitting the barrel myself? A little dykem blue and very methodical steps to ensure lock up and timing. Should I call the Padded wagon now?
Thanks!

George Stringer · August 24, 2000, 07:04 AM

Rinoray, you're on the right track. Just take your time. Patience will be the most important asset for this job. George

Fred · August 24, 2000, 10:42 AM

Well, if you were the slightest bit technical, or knew something about cars, I'd say go ahead. But since you don't, send it to me and I'll fit it for you!

For you folks who might think I'm mean, we know each other, and rinoray has the skill to do this.

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Regards - AZFred

rinoray · August 24, 2000, 07:20 PM

Fred,
You a funny man! When I'm out your way next time, I'll stop by and bring the slide, barrel, and Dykem blue. We don't have to talk about cars.

Regards,
rinoray

August 23, 2000, 08:49 PM	#1
rinoray Member Join Date: March 11, 2000 Posts: 71	I have an older Sig P220 45acp. It currently has a pitted factory barrel and I want replace it. Sig charges $200 for a drop in factory barrel. Barsto charges $185 for a drop in and a gunsmith fit. I'm a reasonably competent machinist and have done several close tolerence projects (automotive engines). Am I nuts for thinking about fitting the barrel myself? A little dykem blue and very methodical steps to ensure lock up and timing. Should I call the Padded wagon now? Thanks!

August 24, 2000, 07:04 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Rinoray, you're on the right track. Just take your time. Patience will be the most important asset for this job. George

August 24, 2000, 10:42 AM	#3
Fred Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 1998 Location: CA Posts: 465	Well, if you were the slightest bit technical, or knew something about cars, I'd say go ahead. But since you don't, send it to me and I'll fit it for you! For you folks who might think I'm mean, we know each other, and rinoray has the skill to do this. ------------------ Regards - AZFred

August 24, 2000, 07:20 PM	#4
rinoray Member Join Date: March 11, 2000 Posts: 71	Fred, You a funny man! When I'm out your way next time, I'll stop by and bring the slide, barrel, and Dykem blue. We don't have to talk about cars. Regards, rinoray