Need gunsmith to remove squib from Wilson Combat 1911 barrel

[Mac0331]

So I haven't had a chance to read all comments, I've removed my fiar share of lodged projectiles from a viraty of barrels and wepon systems. Yes if done correctly hammer and alloy rod can get the job done. What I learned to do is take the rod and drill the center out turning it into a drill guide bushing. Drill <50% of bullet dia witch removes a lot of pressure!! At this point it can be removed with a cleaning rod and jag and patch.

Please use appropriate equipment, try this with a hand drill and you will be purchasing a new barrel! Or send me the barrel and I'll take care of it.

Thanks
Mac0331

 

[hamburglar3]

Cut the barrel in half, pull the bullet, JB weld it back together. God you guys over think this stuff

Lengthwise or across wise?

 

[Mac0331]

Length would be my suggestion. .416 barret saved, but I could have just cut the dam thing out.

 

[Mac0331]

So this is a huge issue with forums, patrons on here are trying to help a fellow member, but some people refuse interest in helping but would rather make snark comments and add no intellectual content. Too those who are trying to help God bless o7

 

[hdsailorman]

I appreciate all the helpful comments from folks on here.....other comments?.....hey its ODT!

 

[hdsailorman]

Big thanks to all the great advice sent! So I used this aluminum rod (actually think it was given to me by a gunsmith years ago). Set up a jig with wood block to set the barrel on and wood shims in the vice to hold the barrel secure. I had added CLP before but went with Kroil this time. Put the barrel in the freezer for 15 minutes and with some moderate tap tap tapping the lodged bullet came out nice and easy!

 

[Treehawk]

Well done!

 

[shootsacanon]

Nicely done. Which direction did you go?

 

[hdsailorman]

Nicely done. Which direction did you go?

Bullet was lodged about 1/3 of the way into the barrel. I put Kroil in from the chamber end and also drove the bullet back toward the chamber since that was the path it had already gone down.

 

[41mag]

Good deal.
This stuff usually isn’t that difficult, just have to use the right tools/equipment and common sense. If you question what you are doing, have a competent smith do it.
I am glad you resolved the issue as painless as possible.
Thanks for posting too !