Graham Smith Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I had a squib go most of the way down a G35 barrel today and that sucker ain't coming out without being drilled out. If I scratch the bore in doing so, what will it take to smooth out the bore again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 A new barrel. A little scratch probably won't affect a pistol barrel very much, but you could do a lot of damage with a drill bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I had a squib go most of the way down a G35 barrel today and that sucker ain't coming out without being drilled out. If I scratch the bore in doing so, what will it take to smooth out the bore again. Really? Have you pulled the barrel and tried pounding it out in the shorter direction? Brass rod and hammer? If nothing else works, at least Glock tubes are reasonably cheap.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrd Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Take it out of the pistol and hammer it out the chamber side using a proper size brass rod. It will go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Take it out of the pistol and hammer it out the chamber side using a proper size brass rod. It will go. +1. It's just a matter of holding the barrel solidly enough so that the energy will go into the bullet. And use a bigger hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Hello: A brass rod and a hammer and it will come out. Set the barrel on a 2x4 and hammer the rod. It will come out easier than you think. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) I've tried it in both directions with the barrel fully supported with a large hammer and it just won't budge. So, I locked the barrel in a vise and carefully drilled out the center of the bullet. Once I did that, I was able to "collapse" the jacket and get the bullet out. I've been wanting to get a KKM barrel anyway, so I'll keep the stock barrel as a spare. Now my real concern is why this happened - but that question goes into a different section. BTW, does any vendor here sell brass squib rods? I had to borrow one this weekend after my delrin rod failed to work. Edited August 10, 2009 by Graham Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Just a quick thought, I remember from some time back someone (not here) suggesting that a good way to clear a squib is with a blank load. Load a case with a 1/2 load and cap it with wax. Seems like an accident waiting to happen but barrels may be a lot tougher than I give them credit for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Just a quick thought, I remember from some time back someone (not here) suggesting that a good way to clear a squib is with a blank load. Load a case with a 1/2 load and cap it with wax. Seems like an accident waiting to happen but barrels may be a lot tougher than I give them credit for. NO! absolutely not! Good way to bulge the barrel or worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 BTW, does any vendor here sell brass squib rods? I had to borrow one this weekend after my delrin rod failed to work. Brownells used to sell them in sets. Dunno if they still have them. You probably can pick up brass rod at a hardware store. If the max rod diameter is on the small side, usually the same materials display will have brass tubing in different diameters. I "nested" a rod inside 3 or 4 tubes neighboring diameters. A little lock tite and, presto - squib rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 You probably can pick up brass rod at a hardware store. That's what I have heard but when I go to a hardware store and ask, no one has them. Maybe I just need to get out the phone book and start calling every place I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy_fuentes Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 You probably can pick up brass rod at a hardware store. That's what I have heard but when I go to a hardware store and ask, no one has them. Maybe I just need to get out the phone book and start calling every place I can think of. Brownell's has a nice one for about $10. Big yellow screwdriver handle with a brass rod sticking out. It works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Brownell's has a nice one for about $10. Big yellow screwdriver handle with a brass rod sticking out. It works great. Are you referring to the Dewey Chamber Rod? I assumed those were hollow like a cleaning rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy_fuentes Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I tried to look up the one I have and could not find it, in Brownell's catalog #61. They have a squib rod pack listed on page 275. Mine is more like a large screw driver with a brass shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) Well, a little time with the phone book and some creative searching and I found a neat little hardware store near me with 1/4in brass rods and some other things I never knew I needed. Cool beans. I'm also going to use this as a good time to put together a decent range tool kit that has some of the things I never take with me. First thing on my list is a hard nylon block to go with the squib rod! Edited August 11, 2009 by Graham Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 See if they have the brass rod in 5/16 diameter. That is a lot stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimWarner Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I have a 1018 rod that I've had to use once or twice. It's harder than brass, WAY softer than a barrel. But if it's stuck good, there's less of a chance you mushroom your rod and get that stuck as well. (don't ask) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 See if they have the brass rod in 5/16 diameter. That is a lot stronger. Thanks. I figured out that would work for 9mm and .40 (11/32 might be better but not much chance of finding that). Now just have to find it. As to 1018 - I've never heard of that but looked it up and it's called "mild steel". Interesting. The things you can learn hanging around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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