Videos tagged with Barrel Chop

This guide details the modification of an Ithaca Model 37 shotgun into a trench gun configuration, inspired by WWI-era firearms. The process involves a barrel chop to a legal 19-inch length and the installation of a heat shield. The narrator, acting as a hobbyist gunsmith, highlights the DIY aspect and the historical context of the firearm.

This video details a comprehensive customization process for a Smith & Wesson Model 64 police trade-in revolver, dubbed the 'Hot Fuzz' build. The modifications include a 3-inch barrel chop, porting for reduced recoil, a bobbed hammer, internal lock deletion, a custom trigger job, and the application of a tri-onee finish. Notably, it showcases two variations of the 'Fitz' trigger guard modification: a modified hourglass cut and a full removal for faster trigger acquisition. Custom VZ grips and Acro red dot mounting are also featured.

This video details a comprehensive custom build on a Colt Python revolver by MK3 Firearms. Key modifications include a shortened 3-inch barrel with a 45-degree crown and 3/4 lug cut, deletion of the front rib sight for a custom RMR mount, a bobbed hammer, engraved cylinder, satin finish, modified trigger guard fits, and custom Empire grips. The work is presented as a high-skill gunsmithing project for collectors.

This video details an advanced DIY modification process for an SKS rifle, transforming it into a 'Bubba'd' rifle that performs well. The owner, Thorne, explains how he chopped the barrel, installed a custom stock using parts from other firearms, added a 3D-printed grip, and fitted a scope mount. The modifications aim to improve ergonomics and allow for the use of detachable magazines, with the Archangel 20-round magazines proving surprisingly reliable.

This YouTube Short, titled 'C.H.O.D.E. - CHarter Off Duty Extreme #guns #shorts #revolver', focuses on the modification of firearms, specifically 'chopping barrels'. The description explicitly mentions 'My bandsaw never rests. Chopping barrels is what we do here.', indicating a gunsmithing or custom build process. The presence of 'revolver' in the title and the general theme of barrel modification strongly suggests a focus on custom firearm work.

This video showcases a custom Ruger Mini-30 SBR chambered in 7.62x39, featuring several significant modifications. Key upgrades include a shortened 12-inch barrel, a custom mount for a Trijicon MRO, a Samson front sight replacing the gas block's top section, and an old-school Federal Ordnance underfolder stock. The presenter highlights the unique fitment of the underfolder stock with both 20 and 30-round magazines and demonstrates a modification to the OEM top cover for improved charging handle visibility.

This guide details the T.U.S.H. (Taurus Ultra Snubby Handgun) custom modification project, transforming a Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite into an extremely compact revolver. The process involves advanced gunsmithing techniques like barrel chopping, frame shortening, and hammer bobbing, along with custom grip integration. The resulting firearm is a 6-shot .38 Special weighing under 12 ounces, designed for maximum concealability, though accuracy is noted as a secondary consideration. The video demonstrates significant muzzle flash from the shortened barrel during live-fire testing at an indoor range.

This video provides an expert-level guide on converting an HK MR556A1 into a shorter 'shorty' configuration, akin to the HK416. It details the barrel cutting and rethreading process, the necessity of changing the gas block, and considerations for handguards and suppressors. The content highlights the robust nature of HK firearms, the reasons behind the MR556A1's civilian-market design, and practical advice on modifications and accessory choices, emphasizing the importance of using qualified gunsmiths for HK platforms.

This video showcases a barrel chop modification on an FN PS90, transforming it into a Short Barreled Rifle (SBR) configuration. The expert demonstrates the process, highlighting the resulting compact firearm equipped with a 50-round translucent magazine and a red dot optic. The markings confirm its FN Herstal origins and US import details.