Shortening the barrel on a model 8/81

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yzerfan99
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Shortening the barrel on a model 8/81

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Hi,
JUST ANOTHER MODEL 8/81 COLLECTOR WHO LOVES THESE OLD GUNS. I DO HOWEVER HAVE A QUESTION TO THROW OUT THERE. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO DID A BARREL SHORTENING JOB ON A MODEL 8. i THOUGHT i SAW IT IN THE FORUM SOMETIME AGO. THEY SHORTENED THE BARREL DOWN TO 17" AND WOULD DO THE CONVERSION FOR ANYONE WHO WANTED IT. I FOUND A GUNSMITH SPECIAL MODEL 8 AND WAS CONSIDERING HAVING IT DONE. ANY INFO WOULD BE APPRECIATED. tHANKS...
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Re: Shortening the barrel on a model 8/81

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Welcome aboard.

This will get you started on the "carbine" thing: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=41&start=10

Pete - 2verpsters, is "the man" making these happen,. He also converts a regular fixed mag rifle to a detachable Police if you have the mag.

Enjoy
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yzerfan99
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Re: Shortening the barrel on a model 8/81

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infuncity...thanks for the info, that's exactly what I was looking for. Do you know where one might find one of the police magazines? Thanks again...
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Re: Shortening the barrel on a model 8/81

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Unfortunately NO on the police mag - these guys that just "keep finding them" I think they have a hidden underground supply source! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=637

But, if I find one, you are next in line. :o
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Re: Shortening the barrel on a model 8/81

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Thanks for keeping me in mind. A shortie with an extended magazine would sure look sweet. :P
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