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September 21, 2015
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I am new to this forum and have tried to do my due diligence so that I am not duplicating questions, but could not find anything so I apologize if this has been answered already. I have a Razor that I am interested in converting to .40 S&W to aid in cost reduction while training. I found a .40 cal barrel on the CZ Spare Parts site and was wondering if anyone knew if this could be a drop-in replacement or not.
Thanks!
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December 4, 2011
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First, welcome to the forum! Â
Drop by the New Member forum and introduce yourself. Â Now to your question:
The Dan Wesson 1911's are very tight tolerance firearms, just swapping in a barrel may or may not work. Â I would suggest sending the gun to Dan Wesson and have their smiths fit the new barrel to the slide and frame. Â You will be certain that the work is done correctly. Â If this is simply a cost saving move, I'd rethink it if it were me. Â You will have the cost of the new barrel, shipping and the fitting costs to add together. Â This will likely be several hundred dollars. Â How much more expensive is the 10mm ammo vs .40 S&W? Â If you reload, there is very little cost difference to load 10 vs 40. Â I prefer the harder hitting 10mm round myself but everyone has a preference. Â
Let us know how you decide to go.
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February 22, 2009
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Scorpio's advice would be well heeded...
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February 20, 2008
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Just my 2 cents. I had a nice Colt Series 70 that I wanted to drop in a Clark comped match barrel I bought. It had to be fitted by Clark. DW will be the same way.
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September 21, 2015
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Thanks all... advice is duly noted. I was thinking if I could do a simple drop in replacement like I have done on my (yes I dare say it) Glocks in the past, it would be worth it. At this point in time I don't think I will be making the conversion.
Thanks again!
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