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izzy
07-26-2016, 09:26
I'm building a QC10 project in .45 right now. I'm down to two parts that I need, the barrel and the BCG. I want a 7.5" and/or 10.5" barrel for it but they're sold out of every length below 14.5". Is it viable to order the longer length barrel and have it cut down to the length that I want? Are there any drawbacks to doing this?


...also is there another company that makes the BCG that I'd need?

izzy
07-26-2016, 21:47
Never mind the BCG question QC10 just got them back in stock and I got one ordered. So psyched, been checking their site every day!

BPTactical
07-27-2016, 05:18
Yes, the barrel can be cut.

Great-Kazoo
07-27-2016, 07:06
I'm building a QC10 project in .45 right now. I'm down to two parts that I need, the barrel and the BCG. I want a 7.5" and/or 10.5" barrel for it but they're sold out of every length below 14.5". Is it viable to order the longer length barrel and have it cut down to the length that I want? Are there any drawbacks to doing this?


...also is there another company that makes the BCG that I'd need?

Contact macon armory. He offers a DI 45 upper that runs smooth, if you're looking for something different.

http://www.maconarmory.com/products/

izzy
07-27-2016, 08:59
BP, I figured I could, didn't know if it was bad for the barrel in any way. I have a 16" on the way, hopefully they have the shorter ones in stock by the time my stamp arrives.

Thanks Kazoo, as of last night I have all the major parts or they're on the way.

meatman
07-27-2016, 10:03
Will this barrel work? http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Kaw_Valley_Precision_8_5_45ACP_4150_QPQ_AR_15_Ba_p/kvp-45acp-bbl-8.htm

Monky
07-27-2016, 11:09
I'm currently waiting on the 9mm bolt to come back... I've talked to their tech guys about the build i want to use, and while they haven't done it they told me they've seen it and what was done... Tried to get the same info from JP who also make the 9mm bolt... and they've yet to respond.

Their in stock notification system is meh.. so I just check back daily.

Circuits
07-27-2016, 11:47
BP, I figured I could, didn't know if it was bad for the barrel in any way.

A cut barrel will need to be recrowned, and if you want muzzle devices, rethreaded. No harm, per se.

Hoser
07-27-2016, 11:56
Tried to get the same info from JP who also make the 9mm bolt... and they've yet to respond.



Did you try the telephone?

Great-Kazoo
07-27-2016, 14:11
Did you try the telephone?

He's young. They don't know how to use a phone that way.

Here's plan C for those looking to buy In Stock Now Items.
http://stores.9mmar.com/upper-parts/

izzy
07-27-2016, 15:10
I'm currently waiting on the 9mm bolt to come back... I've talked to their tech guys about the build i want to use, and while they haven't done it they told me they've seen it and what was done... Tried to get the same info from JP who also make the 9mm bolt... and they've yet to respond.

Their in stock notification system is meh.. so I just check back daily.

Their stock notification flat out doesn't work. I ended up checking the site a few times a day until I saw stock. I was at Centennial Gun Club this weekend and they had a 9mm bolt and barrel on the shelf.

Monky
07-27-2016, 16:56
Their stock notification flat out doesn't work. I ended up checking the site a few times a day until I saw stock. I was at Centennial Gun Club this weekend and they had a 9mm bolt and barrel on the shelf.

I can only imagine what they want for it... Bastards... Just missing the bolt currently


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Great-Kazoo
07-27-2016, 16:59
I can only imagine what they want for it... Bastards... Just missing the bolt currently


Sent by a free-range electronic weasel, with no sense of personal space.

Go buy one from the 9mm ar link. They carry 3-4 different mfg bolts.

izzy
07-27-2016, 18:08
I can only imagine what they want for it... Bastards... Just missing the bolt currently


Sent by a free-range electronic weasel, with no sense of personal space.

was curious so I called them. They want $234