Well, here we go again

[u/Vintage_Pieces_20]

Some of you might recognize these boomsticks from previous posts over the last 2 years. Unfortunately my previous account was banned as someone thought I was shortening firearms illegally (appealed decision). In the meantime, I’d like to once again offer the legalese.

Firearms CAN legally be shortened in Canada. You cannot cut the barrel(s) below 18” on a manual action, or 18.5” on a semi auto (you can cut a semi auto between 18”-18.4”, but then you have to register it as restricted). The overall length, regardless of action, cannot be cut below 26”.

Please see all tape measure measurements to confirm these firearms are completely legal.

[u/Fickle_Sleep_9169]

Any specific way to shorten a barrel safely? Hacksaw and file?

[u/Vintage_Pieces_20 → u/Fickle_Sleep_9169]

I used a hacksaw and placed the barrels in a miter box to get a relatively decent 90° cut. Then I filed them where I needed, and crowned the inside and outside with a needle nose file.

Instead of a file, you COULD use a metal sanding disc on a disc sander after you’ve cut it with a hacksaw. The issue is, when I made one like this, it heats up so quick, that you can only really sand it for 5 seconds, then let it cool down for 10 mins. Took only 25 seconds total of sanding, but 50 mins of waiting in between (if you grind it down all in one go, the barrels would get so hot it could damage the heat treatment, or desolder the rib. It did make a perfect 90° though. Afterwards, just crown it with the needle nose file like regular and voila)