Have 1911 barrel milled and crowned

[turbolxstang]

Looking to have my barrels crowned on a couple 1911's, would you see this as a negative thing if you were buying a pistol, basically it being modified

[eaglemike]

Shouldn't be a negative if just a crown. One might not even notice. Or are you trying to do something fancy?

[1911RONIN]

Looking to have my barrels crowned on a couple 1911's, would you see this as a negative thing if you were buying a pistol, basically it being modified

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[turbolxstang]

Shouldn't be a negative if just a crown. One might not even notice. Or are you trying to do something fancy?

I just want the barrels flush with the slide, don't plan to sell the guns, just curious if it is seen as a negative

[Old Flash]

I just want the barrels flush with the slide, don't plan to sell the guns, just curious if it is seen as a negative

One of my old 1911's has the barrel cut to be flush with the end of barrel bushing then re-crowned.
I like the way it turned out, so I don't see it as a negative but that's just me.

[pklin1297]

I purchased a Manson Precision Muzzle Crown Refacing Tool Kit a few years ago and did this to a couple of 1911 barrels on my guns. Accuracy did not change and the process is fast. An option if you like to DIY.

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On pages 15 and 16. I got the Military Rifle Re-Crowning Tool Kit.

[modls7]

I purchased a Manson Precision Muzzle Crown Refacing Tool Kit a few years ago and did this to a couple of 1911 barrels on my guns. Accuracy did not change and the process is fast. An option if you like to DIY.

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On pages 15 and 16. I got the Military Rifle Re-Crowning Tool Kit.

I've used one of these for years when needed. They come out OK for a DIY job. Not quite the same as off the lathe.

[ar15barrels]

I've used one of these for years when needed. They come out OK for a DIY job. Not quite the same as off the lathe.

Yep.
I used one before I had a lathe.
I have not used one since I got a lathe.

[pklin1297]

I've used one of these for years when needed. They come out OK for a DIY job. Not quite the same as off the lathe.

It is not meant to replace a lathe, but when one is without a lathe, it is arguably adequate.

[kendog4570]

I do flush cut and crown jobs. Will need you slide, barrel, and bushing.
831-334-2386

[Old Flash]

I do flush cut and crown jobs. Will need you slide, barrel, and bushing.
831-334-2386

Can you post some pics of your finished flush cut and crown jobs?

[kendog4570]

Can you post some pics of your finished flush cut and crown jobs?

Wish I had more pictures. Lost them in a computer crash years ago.



Link to old CalGuns thread of one of my work examples

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showpost.php?p=13548975&postcount=33

Link to whole thread.

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=888356

Just did one last month for US Firearms in Sunnyvale CA. Call Harry and ask him how it turned out.

[hermosabeach]

what is wrong with factory finish?

[eaglemike]

Wish I had more pictures. Lost them in a computer crash years ago.

Link to old CalGuns thread of one of my work examples

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showpost.php?p=13548975&postcount=33

Link to whole thread.

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=888356

Just did one last month for US Firearms in Sunnyvale CA. Call Harry and ask him how it turned out.

You have a great reputation. Congrats.
A little off topic, but looking back at the old thread - holy heck! It wasn't the worst chatter I've ever seen (done by the other guy), but it sure wasn't pretty.
I have a pin set, made jaws/collet for the barrel, and indicate it true, then face inside to out with a sharp tool. Some old Witness barrels looked like they were "crowned" by hand using a countersink in a drill press. Accuracy was better after the proper crown.
Good luck OP!

[Old Flash]

Wish I had more pictures. Lost them in a computer crash years ago.

Thanks for posting those; that 45degree crown looks really good on that bull barrel.
Similar crown was done on one of my 1911's but without the small flat at the leading edge.