[wheelie]

Yes, I did it... I borrowed a friend's homemade tool to change the barrel on my project 586. You know the rest, Is there any hope??? I think I got it straight(backstrap), everything goes back together and functions but???

[swampgator]

2 comments:
#1 Take it to a smith
#2 Learn from your mistakes (then see #1)

[wheelie]

What can a smith do?? I was just in Micanopy on a field trip for the fire college, can you do something with this frame?

[BluesBear]

You say everything goes back together and functions.

So what's the problem? Mechanical or cosmetic?

[swampgator]

Sorry, can't help on the 586, but having it checked out by someone with experience can make sure everything is working properly. And they can probably get everything back 100%.

Besides, I think everyone has been there. I distinctly remember my 'this was easier in theory' moment.

Fire school, huh? Where you located? I used to frequent Harry's range back when Rob ran it. Don't do much shooting anymore though.

[wheelie]

I'm from the panhandle of FL around Destin, I'm a LT. fire medic trying to get a degree before I retire in a few years: The Dept. is paying......
I took a building construction class,and Micanopy has alot of old style construction methods... nice town. I'll stop in when I get back down. I was really concerned maybe the frame strength was compromised, I just like knowning everything is safe. John

[swampgator]

Wheelie,
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