mentalstampede
2 post s
26-Sep-2007
1:51 PM
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Kurt, do you currently have any blanks available to do an Oly-style .45ACP barrel? I need a 14.5" with a permanent extended A1 style hider. I want a standard FSB and handguard, and a barrel as light as is practical and sane; .750 all the way if that is safe, heavier if that is necessary.
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KVW
3483 post s
27-Sep-2007
3:36 PM
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No, but coming soon. He's running .50's now. He'll be set up on .45 blanks very soon. I called him (Long Hammock Barrels) today. These are broach-cut (the best) barrels. My first order is for 20 blanks.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
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mentalstampede
3 post s
27-Sep-2007
7:04 PM
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Cool. What would the cost be for you to build what I described when you get the blanks in?
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KVW
3484 post s
28-Sep-2007
9:56 AM
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I'm pricing these very close to my 22LR bbls.
A barrel as described would run $345. I just sent out a 22LR bbl. in this configuration out this week.
A KKF 11.5/5.5 (in-the-white) w/KKF FS in 45ACP:
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
Last Edited on 29-Sep-2007 8:43 AM
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KVW
3494 post s
2-Oct-2007
2:37 PM
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This is the upper I have kustomized for my KKF .45 lower:
The forward assist is a dummy button from aluminum. The 'NATO' green is my tounge-in-cheek jab as it's 45 ACP. I'm going to finish my paperweight from Justin in the same finish.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
Last Edited on 4-Oct-2007 2:19 PM
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mentalstampede
4 post s
3-Oct-2007
1:55 PM
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Looks cool Kurt. I'm using a RRA 9mm upper for mine. I've already got everything but a barrel. What barrel configuration are you planning to use on that?
Last Edited on 3-Oct-2007 1:56 PM
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KVW
3496 post s
4-Oct-2007
11:21 AM
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Dunno exactly. Probably a special profile with threads set back on the barrel through the use of a 5.5 muzzle attachment with a 'dump' muzzle brake, something like this like I did in .338 for Marty (Teppo Jutsu):
I'll post pics of this 'special'.
Here's what I have now, showing various profiles:
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
Last Edited on 4-Oct-2007 2:10 PM
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KVW
3504 post s
5-Oct-2007
10:18 AM
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TangoChaser
49 post s
5-Oct-2007
1:52 PM
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So Kurt, what do you think of the AR45 lower design?
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KVW
3506 post s
6-Oct-2007
5:28 AM
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Very similar to mine. I was going to use a paddle mag release.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
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TangoChaser
50 post s
6-Oct-2007
8:24 AM
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Our intent was to use unmodified GG mags and keep the manual of arms for reloads identical to that of a regular AR15/M16.
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KVW
3507 post s
7-Oct-2007
10:05 AM
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Right. I was going to use the same system as my STEN magwell blocks (which I've become so used to, the MoA), since MAC10's (the reason for my wealth of GG mags) use the GG mags with a paddle of sorts. With this lower, GG mags drop-free.
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Kurt@KKF
Last Edited on 7-Oct-2007 10:08 AM
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mentalstampede
5 post s
9-Oct-2007
9:12 PM
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Hey Kurt, do you have any news updates on when you will have blanks available for these?
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KVW
3510 post s
10-Oct-2007
4:43 AM
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I'll call him Monday.
'45'A3FSMS on 14 1/2 incher:
The barrels, L to R:
10 1/2
11.5/5.5 x 2
14 1/2
16T
16
16FFx2
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
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mentalstampede
6 post s
10-Oct-2007
9:41 AM
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Looks good. Just out of curiosity, what is the purpose of the step down just behind the threads on the 14.5" barrel?
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KVW
3511 post s
10-Oct-2007
2:05 PM
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The M4 and Colt barrels.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
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mentalstampede
7 post s
24-Oct-2007
11:10 AM
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Hello Kurt, Any news on availability of .45 barrels?
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wganz
3 post s
26-Oct-2007
4:34 AM
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Kurt, I got one of the pictured 11.5" barrels with that 5.5" flash hider. I really didn't need that flash hider since I've got 3 CavArms lowers on Form 1's as SBR's. I'm getting a suppressor; so, it has to come off. My Scottish penny pinching genes cringe at the thought of wasting such a fine piece of work. Can I send the barrel back to you and have that removed in such a fashion that you could reuse it?
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mentalstampede
8 post s
30-Oct-2007
12:21 PM
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Kurt, Can I go ahead and place an order for a .45 barrel now, or would you prefer I wait until you have blanks on hand?
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No 6
5 post s
4-Nov-2007
5:59 AM
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Are the FSB on the .45 barrels ones for the A1/A2 handled uppers or the flattop uppers?
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KVW
3536 post s
5-Nov-2007
9:47 AM
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"I got one of the pictured 11.5" barrels with that 5.5" flash hider. I really didn't need that flash hider since I've got 3 CavArms lowers on Form 1's as SBR's. I'm getting a suppressor; so, it has to come off. My Scottish penny pinching genes cringe at the thought of wasting such a fine piece of work. Can I send the barrel back to you and have that removed in such a fashion that you could reuse it?" Yes, of course.
"Can I go ahead and place an order for a .45 barrel now, or would you prefer I wait until you have blanks on hand?"
Yes. "Are the FSB on the .45 barrels ones for the A1/A2 handled uppers or the flattop uppers?" Either way. I kustom build. With the FSB calibrated for 5.56 anyway, the relevency to the 45ACP is kinda moot.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
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KVW
3547 post s
3-Dec-2007
6:12 AM
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I called Longhammock Barrels on Tuesday. While the blanks are definately coming, they're not here yet. They've been out hunting. He has one to try, and finalize the bore/rifling dimensions.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
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HolyGroup
1 post
3-Dec-2007
2:08 PM
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I couldn't find pricing for a complete AR45 on your website. I understand from the Khalan site that the barrels may be lacking, but can you give me a ballpark idea?
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KVW
3549 post s
4-Dec-2007
4:21 AM
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I'll call my bud again.
Bolt carriers are also a problem. From Tom@Oly:"Kurt, Looks like the machine that makes the bolt carriers for the pistol cals is
down yet again. The manufacturer is currently pulling out their hair to find
out why. Could be another 2 weeks before we ship. Sorry for the delay." It'll all come together soon.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
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tuckahoe64
2 post s
4-Dec-2007
4:13 PM
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Hmmmm, so Tom at Oly is saying that bolts are an issue? Funny as he just told me they had them in stock and ready to ship...
Kurt, just looking to the future, my dad and I have budgeted to buy our barrels in mid-January. Planning on 16 inch free float. Will that be cool?
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bushwack
2 post s
5-Dec-2007
4:45 AM
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I just got a bolt from them a couple of weeks ago. It fits my Fulton Armory upper perfectly. Still waiting for my lower to be finished though. I'll collect a few more parts before ordering my barrel.
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KVW
3550 post s
5-Dec-2007
6:59 AM
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"Kurt, just looking to the future, my dad and I have budgeted to buy our barrels in mid-January. Planning on 16 inch free float. Will that be cool?" Yes! The issue with the bolts seems to vary...
I ordered a 45 bolt head that I can stick on my 357SIG carrier.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
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mentalstampede
9 post s
18-Dec-2007
10:07 AM
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Kurt, I just faxed you an order, and wanted to make sure it came through okay. Thanks, Kenn
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KVW
3562 post s
18-Dec-2007
1:52 PM
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Yes!
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
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mentalstampede
10 post s
19-Dec-2007
7:48 PM
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Kurt, just out of curiosity, what's your turn-around time looking like for the order I placed yesterday?
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KVW
3564 post s
20-Dec-2007
5:46 AM
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Not quite sure. If my buds at Longhammock Barrels get of their rears and get my 20 barrel blanks done, soon. If not, I can always order & use a Douglas blank ($$$). I won't charge your CC until I have something definate.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
Last Edited on 20-Dec-2007 5:47 AM
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bushwack
3 post s
21-Dec-2007
5:06 AM
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Kurt, how much more for the Douglas blanks? ETA: Kinda sounds like I'm sitting inside a fifty five gallon drum here!Come on Kurt, talk to me:)
Last Edited on 23-Dec-2007 7:17 AM
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mentalstampede
11 post s
7-Jan-2008
1:26 PM
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Kurt, any word on blanks yet?
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KVW
3576 post s
7-Jan-2008
2:21 PM
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I called him today and left a message. Both about the 45 blanks and the prospect of me tooling up in regard to me getting up there and running the button rifling machine for 5.45 blanks.
Douglas blanks, $50 additional.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
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tuckahoe64
3 post s
11-Jan-2008
5:25 PM
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Kurt, My dad and I are both ready to purchase AR45 barrels and have Oly ejectors installed in our upper receivers. I wanted to find out if you have two 16" free float .45acp barrels in stock. Also we'd like to ship our receivers to have the ejectors installed along with installing our forearms. Finally what is the cost on the barrels, along with the labor to install the ejector, barrel and forearm?
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tuckahoe64
4 post s
15-Jan-2008
12:03 PM
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Hey Kurt, as I mentioned in my previous post in this topic, my dad and I are ready to order barrels and have ejectors installed. Do you have any barrels ready? Or if not when do you expect to have them in stock? Like I said we're ready to send money.
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mentalstampede
12 post s
16-Jan-2008
10:33 AM
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@tuckahoe64: Kurt does not have any currently in stock; He is waiting on his supplier for blanks, and that leaves the rest of us waiting for barrels. You can have him use a douglas blank instead of his usual longhammock blank, but that will cost you an additional $50.
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mentalstampede
13 post s
7-Feb-2008
5:05 PM
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Kurt, Have you heard anything about blanks yet? I'm antsy to take this thing out and go shooting! Thanks.
Last Edited on 7-Feb-2008 5:09 PM
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mentalstampede
14 post s
11-Feb-2008
2:27 PM
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Any news yet Kurt?
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KVW
3634 post s
19-Feb-2008
9:22 AM
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Longhammock's a'runnin' 45 barrels now. These are .450 bore and I believe 1/18 twist. I'm going to make one of these blanks into a barrel, and see how it shoots. If it passes my criteria, I'm off and runnin'. I'm headed up thwer before Bike Week.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
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mentalstampede
15 post s
4-Apr-2008
5:45 AM
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Hey Kurt, Any news on my barrel? Thanks!
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KVW
3709 post s
7-Apr-2008
1:59 PM
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I just came frome there. The 45 barrels he's run do not meet my specs, but we found the drill and reamer that his dad used for Dick Casull's blanks, so they will be forthcoming. Standard twist for 45ACP is 1/16, but if you wish something else, LMK NOW so I can call him, but all barrels in this run will be the same twist.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
Member-The Fightin' 420/Sumter Div.
Last Edited on 8-Apr-2008 7:04 AM
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mentalstampede
16 post s
8-Apr-2008
12:14 PM
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1:16 will be just fine.
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KVW
3713 post s
8-Apr-2008
2:08 PM
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1/16 it is.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
Member-The Fightin' 420/Sumter Div.
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mentalstampede
17 post s
9-May-2008
1:01 PM
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Hey Kurt, Any updates on when you can get these barrels going? Thanks.
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KVW
3781 post s
12-May-2008
2:40 PM
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You have mail.
Thx!
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Kurt@KKF
Member-The Fightin' 420/Sumter Div.
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