# The OFFICIAL Gun Thread.

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-official-gun-thread/242496
**Category:** Shift518 Off Topic
**Created:** [March 1, 2009, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-official-gun-thread/242496 "2009-03-01T21:19:43Z")
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### Author: ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)
#### Post date: [January 1, 2012, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-official-gun-thread/242496/1252 "2012-01-01T11:44:28Z")

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> [@Simple Accounting ?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/simple-accounting/47629/22):
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> It may need to be cut with an actual saw.  
> PM Adam (Boxersix), Im sure he can cut it. If you do cut it yourself make sure you measure it correctly before cutting, you dont want to cut it too short and then risk owning an illegal weapon. I believe they measure the barrel length with the bolt closed and sticking a tape measure down the barrel until it stops.

Yes, but they use a rod cut to the exact length then run a scraper like tool over the muzzle. If the scraper catches on the rod, it’s too short and you’re in deep shit.

I’ve heard stories of guys having barrels at exactly 16", and them getting a little damage on the end(nicks or scratches) that they lightly filed clean again. Barrel was then found to be too short as the scraper caught by a few thou.

I can do this for you the right way Dave for a minor fee($35 cut, chamfered, and polished), or if you want to retain the front sight post for a little more ($65). Up to you sir, just let me know if you want me to do it.

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