Before I make a mess of things,
Got a barrel from one of the gents here on the forum.
I gotta try my first fit. So I’m going to give as much info as possible before I ask ?’s.
I’ve read the FAQ’s alot, even printed a few pages, and Tim’s shim fit method should work for me.
It’s an extractor, and someone has already used Fred’s method to fill the gap in the lug. The seller has removed any/all previous shim stock and adhesive from the lug pivot. (this info was known prior to purchase).
A New cartridge case fit’s flush to the barrel face and a straight edge show’s no light as it’s rotated around that area. She’s flat!
Here’s the question.?
An .005 mock shim locks the barrel face tight to the breech. So tight that a .001 feeler cannot be moved at all when the action is closed, is it possible or undesirable to have the barrel breech area too tight? Also, how can I tell if the latch is really properly engaged? It seem too lock-up proper when firmly closed. I guess I’m just asking for the sake of caution and safety before I actually apply the adhesive.
Oh, it’s a 7-08 standard Handi barrel, Thanks in advance.
