Gunsmith?

[PonchoTA]

Hi all,

Wondering if we have an actual gunsmith on this board? I'm interested in getting a couple of gun parts fabricated that will require some talent!

Is it possible to machine a barrel to a smaller size round, and copy a slide out of a lighter weight material (aluminum, or lighter alloy steel) to compensate for the smaller charge?

I'm hoping this can be done, not too expensively to start, but I think on the other forum there would be some interest. I would have to lay the groundwork first which is what I'm doing now!

Please let me know and I'll work with you on the specs.

Thanks,
Paul

[elsolo]

Might be easier to sleeve the existing barrel and mill off as much mass as you can from the steel slide.