WTF- Blazer barrel doesn't fit

fastev · 07-12-2008, 09:48 PM

I have a 2k Blazer. The barrel that came with it is a Palmer's unported 10", and it has always been a very tight fit, even with the barrel retaining screw loosened all the way. A friend loaned me a Stiffi to try out, and it doesn't fit into the barrel bore. It'll go past the clamp, but not into the body. It fits in his BZ just fine, in fact, it is slightly loose until you tighten the clamp. I tried another Palmer's barrel, and no dice with this one either- it won't go. I don't want to force any of them, but I am curious if anyone has had a similar problem? I'm going to call the shop on Monday; just figured I'd throw this out there to see if I get any comments.

netsurferdude2 · 07-12-2008, 09:53 PM

Do you have a set of calipers? Can you measure the bore?

fastev · 07-12-2008, 10:09 PM

0.7975 according to my caliper. I'll have to measure it with a telescoping bore gauge on Monday at work, but I imagine my measurement is pretty close.

MrFancyPants · 07-13-2008, 12:08 AM

Did you buy it used or new? If used it might have taken a drop causing damage.

netsurferdude2 · 07-13-2008, 12:33 AM

That is roughly the same measurement as mine.

Painthappy · 07-13-2008, 08:59 AM

Make sure the blazers in question are 2k also, the 1k and 2k barrels are different.

fastev · 07-13-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MrFancyPants

Did you buy it used or new? If used it might have taken a drop causing damage.

Used. I suppose that is possible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by netsurferdude2

That is roughly the same measurement as mine.

Interesting. I'll have to check for a burr or something in there.

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Originally Posted by Painthappy

Make sure the blazers in question are 2k also, the 1k and 2k barrels are different.

Everything is 2k. That was my first concern. All three barrels fit fine on my buddies 2k.

netsurferdude2 · 07-13-2008, 12:33 PM

All blazers have the same width for barrels. The difference between 1k and 2k is the length of the barrel in the body.

PJ · 07-13-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by netsurferdude2

All blazers have the same width for barrels. The difference between 1k and 2k is the length of the barrel in the body.

And the 2k can use 1k barrels as well, but not the other way around IIRC.

netsurferdude2 · 07-13-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PJ

And the 2k can use 1k barrels as well, but not the other way around IIRC.

Correct:

Click the link for the pic from Palmers site:
http://www.palmer-pursuit.com/FAQ/bz-bbl-dia.jpg

07-12-2008, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
fastev MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 295	WTF- Blazer barrel doesn't fit I have a 2k Blazer. The barrel that came with it is a Palmer's unported 10", and it has always been a very tight fit, even with the barrel retaining screw loosened all the way. A friend loaned me a Stiffi to try out, and it doesn't fit into the barrel bore. It'll go past the clamp, but not into the body. It fits in his BZ just fine, in fact, it is slightly loose until you tighten the clamp. I tried another Palmer's barrel, and no dice with this one either- it won't go. I don't want to force any of them, but I am curious if anyone has had a similar problem? I'm going to call the shop on Monday; just figured I'd throw this out there to see if I get any comments. __________________ feedback

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fastev MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 295	0.7975 according to my caliper. I'll have to measure it with a telescoping bore gauge on Monday at work, but I imagine my measurement is pretty close. __________________ feedback

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07-13-2008, 12:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
MrFancyPants Rec Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 52	Did you buy it used or new? If used it might have taken a drop causing damage.