Chop n' Thread Job

mmike87 · September 14, 2006, 19:51

I purchased from a collector a DSA FAL rifle with the integral muzzle brake machined into the end of the barrel. Probably a post-Ban rifle.

I may want at some point to have that part cut off and threaded so I can experiment with threaded brakes and flash supressors.

Anyone have an idea about how much that would cost of have done? I'd only be removing like 1 1/2 inches and it's a medium contour barrel.

Thanks!

Pistolwiz · September 14, 2006, 23:11

West coast- FF member mrbonecrusher
East coast- FF Member Moses

Both do outstanding work for us. Both are highly regarded here at the files!

**W.E.G.** · September 14, 2006, 23:32

Quote:

Originally posted by Gunpartsguy
West coast- FF member mrbonecrusher
East coast- FF Member Moses

Both do outstanding work for us. Both are highly regarded here at the files!

+1 on the east-coast/west-coast

Texas: Ed Vanden Berg
http://www.falfiles.com/forums/membe...fo&userid=3498

mmike87 · September 15, 2006, 05:28

Cool - thanks for the info. I'll check it out!

goldenspurholderx2 · September 15, 2006, 06:24

+1 on Ed. He did some major work on my rifle (read built upper). He is a perfectionist. Unfortunately I am too, just he's faster so it's taking me awile to "get her done".

Survey Punk · September 15, 2006, 07:56

Moses did one for me.
First class!

JB

mmike87 · September 15, 2006, 08:25

Nothing wrong with the rifle as is - but I like the look of muzzle devices, and like to experiement with different types of hiders and brakes. It's fun to accessorize!

CF700 · September 18, 2006, 17:32

I have the same problem, fixation, or whatever you want to call it. Mark at ARZ Response Sys aka Gunplumber said he does this work too and can do it with the receiver on the barrel.

mrbonecrusher · September 19, 2006, 10:56

Current Prices For Cut, Crown and Threading as of 9-19-2006.

Cut, crown and thread a barrel attached to the receiver: $55.
Insured return shipping for a barreled upper: $20.

Cut, crown and thread a barrel sent without receiver: $35
Insured return shipping for the barrel only: $14

The above prices cover cutting most SAE/US/Imperial threads on most firearms, installation/timing the flash hider and occasional minor modification of the flash hider being used. For instance, if a 5.56 AR type Vortex FH is used on a FAL it must have the bore opened up for the larger 7.62 projectile. This is one of the "no extra charge" minor modifications.

I can be reached by email at mrbonecrusher@cableone.net or between 10am and 8pm mountain time at 208-234-2057.
Mike

**J. Armstrong** · September 19, 2006, 11:01

Also, Sledgehammer has done similar work for me and also does nice work, fast turnaround. He's in TX.

**Sarge8497** · September 20, 2006, 14:03

I had Gunsmith Tony cutoff (16.5in), thread, and install a flash suppressor (three slot) on my Century L1A1 last January and was very happy with his work.
He's out of Atlanta, GA.

September 14, 2006, 19:51	#1
mmike87 Registered FALaholic #: 19215 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 46	Chop n' Thread Job I purchased from a collector a DSA FAL rifle with the integral muzzle brake machined into the end of the barrel. Probably a post-Ban rifle. I may want at some point to have that part cut off and threaded so I can experiment with threaded brakes and flash supressors. Anyone have an idea about how much that would cost of have done? I'd only be removing like 1 1/2 inches and it's a medium contour barrel. Thanks! __________________ - Mike

September 14, 2006, 23:11	#2
Pistolwiz Registered FALaholic #: 4378 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: WA Posts: 5,304	West coast- FF member mrbonecrusher East coast- FF Member Moses Both do outstanding work for us. Both are highly regarded here at the files! __________________ "The constitution is not a bunch of suggestions. It's the law." "People will chew and swallow an entire sweet and delicious brick of lies. And enjoy it. Rather than taste one bitter grain of truth. No wonder they are hoodwinked so easily." "I don't run with lemmings...even well armed ones." "If we had as many misconceptions about the FN FAL as we do about the constitution. The body count from accidents would be much, much higher around here."

September 15, 2006, 05:28	#4
mmike87 Registered FALaholic #: 19215 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 46	Cool - thanks for the info. I'll check it out! __________________ - Mike

September 15, 2006, 06:24	#5
goldenspurholderx2 Registered FALaholic #: 18600 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 1,818	+1 on Ed. He did some major work on my rifle (read built upper). He is a perfectionist. Unfortunately I am too, just he's faster so it's taking me awile to "get her done". __________________ http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member1822.png

September 15, 2006, 08:25	#7
mmike87 Registered FALaholic #: 19215 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 46	Nothing wrong with the rifle as is - but I like the look of muzzle devices, and like to experiement with different types of hiders and brakes. It's fun to accessorize! __________________ - Mike

September 15, 2006, 07:56	#6
Survey Punk FALaholic #: 8380 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Blounts Creek, NC Posts: 4,159	Moses did one for me. First class! JB

September 18, 2006, 17:32	#8
CF700 Registered FALaholic #: 2054 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 51	I have the same problem, fixation, or whatever you want to call it. Mark at ARZ Response Sys aka Gunplumber said he does this work too and can do it with the receiver on the barrel.

September 19, 2006, 10:56	#9
mrbonecrusher Registered FALaholic #: 6604 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 815	Current Prices For Cut, Crown and Threading as of 9-19-2006. Cut, crown and thread a barrel attached to the receiver: $55. Insured return shipping for a barreled upper: $20. Cut, crown and thread a barrel sent without receiver: $35 Insured return shipping for the barrel only: $14 The above prices cover cutting most SAE/US/Imperial threads on most firearms, installation/timing the flash hider and occasional minor modification of the flash hider being used. For instance, if a 5.56 AR type Vortex FH is used on a FAL it must have the bore opened up for the larger 7.62 projectile. This is one of the "no extra charge" minor modifications. I can be reached by email at mrbonecrusher@cableone.net or between 10am and 8pm mountain time at 208-234-2057. Mike __________________ Ships boarded, plundered and sunk by appointment only. Custom pirate attacks available.

September 19, 2006, 11:01	#10
J. Armstrong Minister of Amusement Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 13629 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SE Pa Posts: 8,495	Also, Sledgehammer has done similar work for me and also does nice work, fast turnaround. He's in TX. __________________ "The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools" Herbert Spenser "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." Sigmund Freud

September 20, 2006, 14:03	#11
Sarge8497 Senior Member Contributor FALaholic #: 2025 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 656	I had Gunsmith Tony cutoff (16.5in), thread, and install a flash suppressor (three slot) on my Century L1A1 last January and was very happy with his work. He's out of Atlanta, GA. __________________ Sarge Another day in paradise.

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