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Are there any issues(legal and otherwise) with swapping parts from two pistols of the exact same make/model. The only difference is that one is blued and the other is nickel plated. I was thinking about getting a duo-tone pistol, or otherwise converting one, and it is far cheaper to buy the 2nd pistol then to pay a gunsmith to make it a duo-tone.

Pistol: HP-22
Parts to be Switched: Barrel and Slide

Yeh, I know its not a Kimber, or the like, and shouldn't go to the expense. It's an experiment and so what the heck, since Phoenix Arms doesn't make one and I'm starting to fall for duo-tones. If it doesn't come out looking to well, then I'll switch the parts back and then at least I'll have a backup plinker or a X-Mas gift for a family member.


Anyone have any comments/suggestions/thoughts about this?
 
Generally speaking, there is no legal problem with swapping barrels and slides on pistols. They are considered gun "parts". The BATF generally considers the frame of an auto pistol to be the actual "gun".

There are exceptions to that, but for the most part you won't be doing anything illegal by swapping barrels and slides.

Shake
 
I like this idea because you actually have 2 duo-tones if I understand right. There shouldn't be any legal mess to worry about. and if you get the impression there will be switch them back
 
ENC - You are correct . Two Duo-Tones: 1 blued on nickel & 1 nickel on blued.

I may end-up buying a second set of cherry-tone grips, already have one set.
 
What is your overall impression of the HP-22? I've been looking to get one and hear conflicting reports-soft metal, jamming, poor quality vs. dependable, accurate, and fun.
 
John,

I brought one back in January(2001) and put 3500 rounds through it before the frame broke and the barrel popped up to a 45 degree angle from the frame. I sent it back and got a replacement. Even with that experience, which soured my opinion a little bit, I still like the pistol. It is probably the best, in terms of quality and value, of the cheap 22 pocket pistols(the so called SNS pistols, aka "Ring of Fire" pistols).

I don't remember having a FTE, FTF or Jam with the first HP-22 and have only put 250 rnds through the replacement, The frames are made out of Zinc Alloy, I think thats correct but don't know for certain. The only times when it wouldn't fire was when I had forgotten that I had left the Firing Pin Block engaged.

The 5 inch barrel is definitely more accurate than the 3 inch, but that goes without saying. But I've only been shooting/plinking for a year now and my accuracy isn't good anyhow. I used it for qualification shooting in the CCW course that I took and got the 2nd highest score in the class.

Oops, I've droned on too long again. Anyways, I would say find someone in your area that has one and try it. If you enjoy it, get one. You can find them cheap on the auction sites.
 
im thinking about getting one at the tulsa gun show next weekend.
heh,maybe two if i can scrape the money together,and do the duo-tone route.
sounds cool.
 
Nahh..no legal problems. Well...maybe if you lived in California.:rolleyes:

Otherwise, have at it!

I used it for qualification shooting in the CCW course that I took and got the 2nd highest score in the class.
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Hey no fair!:D We had a guy who used a Browning Buckmark target .22 when I had to qualify for my CC permit when I lived in Oklahoma. He took top gun, but I took second with my G27. It's amazing how accurate those "baby" glocks are.

Good Shooting
 
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