smcgreg1 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 I have a Benelli Supernova but would like to shorten the barrel. What are my options? I wonder how easy it is to shoren barrels when they have a rib and if it is possible how much it would cost. The other option I am thinking about would be to get a new barrel that is shorter. Can you buy just a barrel on its own? Would it need to go on my certificate? Any help will be appreciated. Cheers Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 For what it would cost to have the barrel and the rib shortend ,and consequently lose your choke I think it would be more practical to by a new barrel . Yes the barrel can be put on your shotgun certificate . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes you can shorten a barrel but the law requires that it be no less than 24" long to remain on a SGC. The obvious question is,why? After cutting you will have a barrel that is choked at cylinder and will have altered handling characteristics. You can buy a barrel on its own but you may be surprised at the cost of a new one and you may not be able to get one that's any shorter than the one you already have.The question as to whether it needs to go on your certificate is best answered by your firearms department. Assuming we are talking about a single barrel from a semi-auto the actual cutting of a barrel is easy.You need a good,sharp,fine tooth hacksaw blade and frame and cut it off level with the front of a rib support.Just remember that when you have done it you have drastically lowered the value of the gun and there is no turning back. Think long and hard before you even consider it!! Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Don't do it, VicW is spot on in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
station Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes you can shorten a barrel but the law requires that it be no less than 24" long to remain on a SGC. The obvious question is,why? After cutting you will have a barrel that is choked at cylinder and will have altered handling characteristics. You can buy a barrel on its own but you may be surprised at the cost of a new one and you may not be able to get one that's any shorter than the one you already have.The question as to whether it needs to go on your certificate is best answered by your firearms department. Assuming we are talking about a single barrel from a semi-auto the actual cutting of a barrel is easy.You need a good,sharp,fine tooth hacksaw blade and frame and cut it off level with the front of a rib support.Just remember that when you have done it you have drastically lowered the value of the gun and there is no turning back. Think long and hard before you even consider it!! Vic. Totally agree with VicW. Also - Would it not have to be re-proofed as well ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 No. The structure of the barrel won't be altered or weakened. You'd be chopping some off rather than making it thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
station Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 No. The structure of the barrel won't be altered or weakened. You'd be chopping some off rather than making it thinner. Right, cheers for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smcgreg1 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Thanks everyone for your advice. Spoken to the dealer today and gone with the option of buying a new barrel. It's was very expensive compared to the total cost of the gun new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) Thanks everyone for your advice. Spoken to the dealer today and gone with the option of buying a new barrel. It's was very expensive compared to the total cost of the gun new. Perhaps better to sell your gun and buy one with a shorter barrel. Or, if you prefer, buy a gun with a shorter barrel, swap barrels, sell it. Edited September 19, 2011 by Catweazle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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