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Modificationvt · 06-02-2008, 08:30 PM

I have been concidering getting the EFK Fire Dragon ported barrel for my XD40SC but then I remembered I have a metal lathe/mill combo...so I was wondering what all would be involved in porting a barrel...

The EFK ported barrels are $180, but I noticed that XDPistols.com sells the Storm Lake barrel for $110, and I was thinking of getting the 4" one and porting the extra inch it has (simmilar to the EFK ones)

From what I can tell I could just drill holes in the "extra" barrel and then just smooth any tear out...

part of me makes me think this is extreemely stupid, but the other part of me thinks it could be a fun way to save $70...(Im always looking for an excuse to use my metal lathe/mill)

**trelane** · 06-02-2008, 09:13 PM

would you add me as a beneficiary on your life insurance policy?

azguns0331 · 06-02-2008, 10:53 PM

im a retarded tinkerer as well. i say try it. carefully. But dont quote me. If you hurt yourself ill feel bad.

BanditSRT8 · 06-03-2008, 12:55 AM

I just posted a detailed commentary on this subject in another thread... you really should read it:

Who wants their pistol ported like the xd-40 V-10

My post is on the 2nd page

**BOFH** · 06-03-2008, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanditSRT8

My post is on the 2nd page

And a very fine post it is.

BanditSRT8 · 06-03-2008, 01:37 AM

Thanks!

Modificationvt · 06-03-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanditSRT8

I just posted a detailed commentary on this subject in another thread... you really should read it:

Who wants their pistol ported like the xd-40 V-10

My post is on the 2nd page

great post. thanks

rgeliske · 06-03-2008, 11:03 AM

I understand wanting to tinker so let help. Best results will come the holes so gas release will be angled slightly forward and you will have to insure that there is no burrs left inside the rifling. I'm not sure how you will do that. I think I would try slotting the top of the slide as opposed to the two edges this might help with the possible cracking mentioned. Take a look at the slide on a Glock G34/35 which has had the slide lightened. You might then be able to cut slots in the barrel as opposed to drilling holes. I'm sure if you google porting you will find other ideas used on non-XD guns.

Have fun

Modificationvt · 06-03-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgeliske

I understand wanting to tinker so let help. Best results will come the holes so gas release will be angled slightly forward and you will have to insure that there is no burrs left inside the rifling. I'm not sure how you will do that. I think I would try slotting the top of the slide as opposed to the two edges this might help with the possible cracking mentioned. Take a look at the slide on a Glock G34/35 which has had the slide lightened. You might then be able to cut slots in the barrel as opposed to drilling holes. I'm sure if you google porting you will find other ideas used on non-XD guns.

Have fun

thanks for the tip on the forward facing holes...Im not going to get into the whole slide altering thing, which is way I was thinking of getting the 4" barrel for my SC (so it will have some extending from the slide like the EFK ported barrels) perhaps my first question should have been is it possible to use a 4" barrle in a 3" XD.

rgeliske · 06-03-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Modificationvt

thanks for the tip on the forward facing holes...Im not going to get into the whole slide altering thing, which is way I was thinking of getting the 4" barrel for my SC (so it will have some extending from the slide like the EFK ported barrels) perhaps my first question should have been is it possible to use a 4" barrle in a 3" XD.

No they are not compatible so that won't work. The sc is dimensionally different in the lock up area than the standard so you can't interchange them.

06-02-2008, 08:30 PM	#1
Modificationvt XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burlington Vermont Posts: 1,287	whats involved with porting a barrel I have been concidering getting the EFK Fire Dragon ported barrel for my XD40SC but then I remembered I have a metal lathe/mill combo...so I was wondering what all would be involved in porting a barrel... The EFK ported barrels are $180, but I noticed that XDPistols.com sells the Storm Lake barrel for $110, and I was thinking of getting the 4" one and porting the extra inch it has (simmilar to the EFK ones) From what I can tell I could just drill holes in the "extra" barrel and then just smooth any tear out... part of me makes me think this is extreemely stupid, but the other part of me thinks it could be a fun way to save $70...(Im always looking for an excuse to use my metal lathe/mill)

06-02-2008, 09:13 PM	#2
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06-03-2008, 12:55 AM	#4
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06-03-2008, 11:03 AM	#8
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,944	I understand wanting to tinker so let help. Best results will come the holes so gas release will be angled slightly forward and you will have to insure that there is no burrs left inside the rifling. I'm not sure how you will do that. I think I would try slotting the top of the slide as opposed to the two edges this might help with the possible cracking mentioned. Take a look at the slide on a Glock G34/35 which has had the slide lightened. You might then be able to cut slots in the barrel as opposed to drilling holes. I'm sure if you google porting you will find other ideas used on non-XD guns. Have fun __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, Kahr CW9, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, XD(M) 40S&W BiTone, Taurus 617 357

06-02-2008, 10:53 PM	#3
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