Who are some good gunsmiths for barrel shortening and pinning

[630skirmish]

I am looking to cut my 16" inch BCM barrel down to 14.5 or maybe 13.7. Who are some good gunsmiths in the DFW area that I can have this work done? If not local are there businesses that I can send my upper to in another state?

Also, do I need to dissemble the barrel from the upper when having my barrel cut? I can remove and install the handguard but do they need to take the barrel off from the upper receiver?

 

[baboon]

Why cut when you can just replace the current barrel with a shorter barrel that been done right?

 

[Eastexasrick]

Where, DFW is about 1,250 square miles. There are a few scattered all over the Metromess, from Benbrook to Rockwall, Cedar Hill to Krum. But @baboon is correct, see above.

 

[studenygreg]

Probably cheaper and easier to buy a new barrel

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[baboon]

Where, DFW is about 1,250 square miles. There are a few scattered all over the Metromess, from Benbrook to Rockwall, Cedar Hill to Krum. But @baboon is correct, see above.

My thinking has always been just buy another upper, that way you are making use of the modularity of the AR platform. Of course then eventually you get another lower( perhaps assemble one yourself) and have another gun.

 

[baboon]

Probably cheaper and easier to buy a new barrel

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There are cheap complete upper for less then might be charged by a competent smith.

 

[Eastexasrick]

My thinking has always been just buy another upper, that way you are making use of the modularity of the AR platform. Of course then eventually you get another lower( perhaps assemble one yourself) and have another gun.

There are cheap complete upper for less then might be charged by a competent smith.

Yes! but we don't use the C word, it is an "affordable, quality, upper assembly".
When you have a lower that fits, and has a fire control group you like, use it as it was designed, modular.

 

[baboon]

Yes! but we don't use the C word, it is an "affordable, quality, upper assembly".
When you have a lower that fits, and has a fire control group you like, use it as it was designed, modular.

My C word when talking AR's often is Colt. As far as cheap goes it has many meanings depending the person using it. The OP mentions 14.5 or maybe 13.7. The first thing that comes into my mind is a Colt SOCOM Upper.

 

[cycleguy2300]

There are cheap complete upper for less then might be charged by a competent smith.

$60 for a blem BCM upper
<$200 for a good barrel

Then put whatever hand guard you want on

Going to be basically the cost of a hanguard more than having a smith chop, pin and weld I'd bet

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[Eastexasrick]

My C word when talking AR's often is Colt. As far as cheap goes it has many meanings depending the person using it. The OP mentions 14.5 or maybe 13.7. The first thing that comes into my mind is a Colt SOCOM Upper.

Just kidding about the C word. My LGS always corrects me when I use it. Retort is usually we don’t sell any cheep shit, quality affordable prices only. which lately is also followed by, not in stock.

 

[Txhighlander]

Why cut when you can just replace the current barrel with a shorter barrel that been done right?

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[A1Oni]

I am looking to cut my 16" inch BCM barrel down to 14.5 or maybe 13.7. Who are some good gunsmiths in the DFW area that I can have this work done? If not local are there businesses that I can send my upper to in another state?

Also, do I need to dissemble the barrel from the upper when having my barrel cut? I can remove and install the handguard but do they need to take the barrel off from the upper receiver?

just buy a ballistic advantage or faxon barrel of that length and call it a day man.

 

[leVieux]

Why cut when you can just replace the current barrel with a shorter barrel that been done right?

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[zackmars]

Adco. But you are better off buying a new barrel.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

I don't know about cutting down a barrel. I agree with the others, I'd just get another barrel of the length you prefer. With a cut barrel, if it's chrome-lined there's potential a bad job could screw up the lining. Also, there can be issues with the crown, significantly affecting accuracy. In general, I probably wouldn't trust most local smiths for stuff like that, unless they're a known name in the industry but, that's just my opinion.

As far as pin and welds, I had a 14.5 P&W done by John Thomas at Retro Arms Works, and I can highly recommend him! The weld job was fantastic. It shows up a bit more on pics but, in person, you can't hardly see it unless it's a couple inches from your eyes.

Because someone will ask:

• LMT MARS-L lower, KAC SR-25 receiver extension (running an "A5" setup), FCD CN5F, FCD TGF, BCM furniture
• Centurion C4 M-LOK 12" rail
• Daniel Defense 14.5 mid-length barrel w/ LPG (#07-077-07308), Centurion 9315 flash hider (paid extra for John to add a small spacer to hit correct length)

 

[630skirmish]

I have a BCM® BFH 16" Mid Length Barrel which runs 325 and so far I've gotten quotes to shorten plus pin weld and assemble the barrel back for under 200. To buy the same barrel will run me 324 and doesn't include pin and welding.

 

[630skirmish]

Why cut when you can just replace the current barrel with a shorter barrel that been done right?

I see the logic but S and S Precision gave me a quote to do everything under 200 bucks and the barrel was 325 and I would still have to pay for pin and weld.

 

[baboon]

I see the logic but S and S Precision gave me a quote to do everything under 200 bucks and the barrel was 325 and I would still have to pay for pin and weld.

Sounds like you found your answer. What's the turn around time on doing it, and what's their references? When & see Sand S Precision I think of a company that sells tactical gear.

 

[red442joe]

My thinking has always been just buy another upper, that way you are making use of the modularity of the AR platform. Of course then eventually you get another lower( perhaps assemble one yourself) and have another gun.

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[zackmars]

I have a BCM® BFH 16" Mid Length Barrel which runs 325 and so far I've gotten quotes to shorten plus pin weld and assemble the barrel back for under 200. To buy the same barrel will run me 324 and doesn't include pin and welding.

You'll loose any warranty BCM has on the barrel, and in my experience, shortened barrels often don't shoot as well as ones from the factory.

Is the barrel chrome lined? If they cut it and re drill the gas port, the chrome will start chipping away.