Custom Barrel for Browning 1911-380

[Bobkunz]

I recently purchased a Browning 1911-380 and I am looking to do some custom work to it. The only custom part I have not been able to find is a threaded barrel. Is there anyone in the Brown County area that does custom barrels for a decent price?

 

[AllenM]

If no barrels are available the next best option would be to make a threaded bushing for your existing barrel.

 

[Bobkunz]

I like that idea.

 

[Bobkunz]

If no barrels are available the next best option would be to make a threaded bushing for your existing barrel.

Where would I start on something like that? It's a little beyond my machining abilities right now. I am in the middle of a move.

 

[AllenM]

I can do this for you if your interested. Just have to get me the gun.

 

[Bobkunz]

Browning 1911-380 Bushing

What kind of price are we looking at?

 

[AllenM]

What kind of price are we looking at?

I would say $90.00

 

[ruger1800]

I would say $90.00

thats dirt cheap if your making this from bar stock.

 

[Bobkunz]

I did some looking and thats a great price. I pass through the Avon area on Friday and on Tuesday. How long would it take?

 

[AllenM]

I'd have to work it in but should be no more then 2 weeks

 

[AllenM]

thats dirt cheap if your making this from bar stock.

What can I say? sometimes I am in a generous mood.

 

[USMC-Johnson]

If you havent seen AllenM's work then you are in for a surprise. Pretty sure he is one of the few i'd drop a pistol off to in Indiana with absolutely no reservations. His work is absolutely outstanding.

 

[AllenM]

Thank you for the kind words sir.

 

[Bobkunz]

I can drop it by Friday or Tuesday. Just let me know which and where and I'll be there.

 

[AllenM]

Friday works fine.

 

[Bobkunz]

Awesome! I pass through in the morning.

 

[AllenM]

My cell is 317-833-4087 if needed

 

[DanO]

USMC speaks true! Allen threaded my stainless 77/357, moved the sight back and made a stainless thread cover for it. It's almost seamless, dead on accurate and works great with my can. its art.

 

[AllenM]

Thanks Dan, I was not able to help with this one though. The barrel was to thin to create a bushing.

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Doing a bit of research. Trying to get into the world of suppressed, did this threaded browning .380 ever come to? Does .380 suppress well? The gun shoots so nice itd be awesome to suppress if it works well