Question on FAL build

RRiggs · April 14, 2008, 18:55

Ok here it is. I have a inch pattern lower and receiver that I want to build up, the problem is the barrel is ruined. I have a spare metric barrel lying around I was thinking of using but would like to keep the inch pattern gas block. Has anyone ever converted a metric barrel to an inch pattern gas block? If so what needs to be done? I have seen that “Gun Parts Guy” has converted barrels for sell but I’m working on a budget and would like to know how to do this. Thanks in advance.

gunnut1 · April 14, 2008, 19:56

What is ruined about the barrel?

This really needs to be in the gunsmithing forum on the Files.

RRiggs · April 14, 2008, 21:08

The bore is completely shot on the old barrel.

AndyC · April 14, 2008, 22:58

As gunnut1 said, you should post this question in the Gunsmithing section - your question will get more attention there

RRiggs · April 14, 2008, 23:11

Just "re-posted" my question there. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction guys.

April 14, 2008, 18:55	#1
RRiggs Registered FALaholic #: 33818 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 22	Question on FAL build Ok here it is. I have a inch pattern lower and receiver that I want to build up, the problem is the barrel is ruined. I have a spare metric barrel lying around I was thinking of using but would like to keep the inch pattern gas block. Has anyone ever converted a metric barrel to an inch pattern gas block? If so what needs to be done? I have seen that “Gun Parts Guy” has converted barrels for sell but I’m working on a budget and would like to know how to do this. Thanks in advance.

April 14, 2008, 19:56	#2
gunnut1 Moderator Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 1877 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The great Republic of Texas USA!!!!! Posts: 10,430	What is ruined about the barrel? This really needs to be in the gunsmithing forum on the Files. __________________ Texas, it's a state of mind!!!! The human race is not the pinnacle of evolution. We are but one evolutionary out come.

April 14, 2008, 22:58	#4
AndyC Porridge Wog Contributor FALaholic #: 19755 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Euless, TX Posts: 11,061	As gunnut1 said, you should post this question in the Gunsmithing section - your question will get more attention there __________________ My Iraq Pics Preferred Travel Agent - 72 Virgins Dating Club

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April 14, 2008, 21:08	#3
RRiggs Registered FALaholic #: 33818 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 22	The bore is completely shot on the old barrel.

April 14, 2008, 23:11	#5
RRiggs Registered FALaholic #: 33818 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 22	Just "re-posted" my question there. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction guys.