I have a .22 H&R pistol, I'm wanting to use it to fire only blank shells[I am a Track Starter]. When I fire blanks in it currently it is not very loud. Would shortening the barrel and filing it with lead produce a louder fire? I use .22 black powder shells. Thanks.....
2007-09-28 04:30:47 · 12 answers · asked by Don S 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
My buddy sitting next to me who's a bigger gun nut than me says it would. He suggests you switch to 38 special blanks.
2007-09-28 04:35:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bob Lahblah 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
DO NOT FILL THE BARELL WITH LEAD!!! now, having said that, let me explain. I Ran the Sheriff's rescue boat on a large lake. I received an emergency call one day over the marine radio for a medical emergency onboard a sailboat. I arrived at the boat to find a sailboat race under way. The boat That needed help was actually the "starter" for the race. The gentleman used a single shot 12 gauge shotgun with an 18 1/2 Inch barrel and blanks to start the races. He decided to fill the barrel with lead for whatever reason. On this day, he loaded a blank shell into the breech and touched it off. The end result was that he first, blew the shotgun up just in front of the breech, The lead "plug" was propelled out and struck a sailor in the head two boats away causing a closed skull fracture, in addition, the "shrapnel" from the burst barrel caused serious injuries to the starters hand and wrist causing him to lose 2 fingers and suffer nerve damage.
So, to make a long story short, pay out the $60.00 to purchase a real starters pistol, use the proper blank cartridges to fire it and don't modify it at all. Remember too that even a blank pistol can cause injury. And lastly, if you are the starter for track events at schools or public parks, taking a firearm onto the grounds is a felony and can get you arrested.
Be safe and Good luck
2007-09-28 08:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well there is no law that keeps you from shortening the barrel of any gun so long as it is a pistol (rifle and shotgun have limits)
But the problem is that you are using black powder shells. (where do you get them, they haven't been making black powder 22's for decades) Black powder makes a pretty poor bang without something to hold the charge in until it builds up enough pressure to make a noise.
As to the guy that has a gun buddy that is into guns, never believe anything that guy says. ("He says use .38 spl blanks) Wait a minute. he says use .38 spl blanks in a .22 pistol and he knows a lot about guns???
As far as that gun being worth anything, no. If it has any personal value than yes but obviously not or the guy would not be considering cutting the barrel. The H&R .22 pistols are what started the name (Saturday night specials) and they are generally very poor quality.
I agree with CF 45, just buy a starter pistol and then you will have something with the proper blanks and no chance of anyone ever trying to put a real cartridge down a blocked barrel.
Sarge
2007-09-28 05:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
In some circles those H&R pistols are worth some money. I have been looking to get one, since using my father's once. If using it to shot blanks is all you want to do, sell it. You could probably get $100 without any trouble it if looks and shots nice. More if it is anything fancy.
Modifying it, while possible is not a good idea. Filling the barrel with lead will just ruin the gun and possibly injure you or others. Cutting the barrel won't really help either, you would need a blank firing adapter, but these are generally only seen for military guns.
Starter's pistols are cheap, I would recommend using one of those instead. It will be simple and safe.
2007-09-29 15:29:10 · answer #4 · answered by Matt M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not alter the barrel by filling with anything. Contrary to the other answers, black powder is the loudest powder you can get as it requires only a small patch over the load to explode.
Go to the lumber yard or hardware store and buy some of those .22 blanks for nail drivers. They are really loud when fired through an open tube, require no modifications to your gun, and will not harm your gun.
It may be tough to clean after firing.
2007-09-29 13:43:02 · answer #5 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good job to Randy C and others for having common sense.
Buy the blank pistol, larger than a .22 for the noise.
2007-09-28 11:50:28 · answer #6 · answered by James D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it has a plug welded in to prevent it from firing bullets. It may also have a permanent blank firing adapter, which restricts escaping gasses, to cycle blank ammunition, if it's a semi-automatic. Christine H: How does a uniform and a badge change someone entirely? Police have a worse record of accidental shootings than civilians do. Shouldn't everyone have the right to defend themselves from criminals?
2016-05-20 23:11:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO It will not make it louder . In addition it is illegal to attempt to alter a pistol for the purposes you describe. You would be much better off just buying a new blank gun altogether and use it for the purpose it was intended.
2007-09-28 05:00:16 · answer #8 · answered by JD 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Might leave that family heirloom walnut cracker alone and buy a new starter pistol : it'll do the job. I suspect that the BP rounds are quieter than a smokeless equivalent.
2007-09-28 04:45:03 · answer #9 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just buy a "starter" pistol.
http://www.gunbroker.com >search >starter pistol
Heck, I did the search for you, why screw up a nice little .22 revolver, when you can buy a starter pistol for $12.95
http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/viewitem.asp?item=80976957
Darn, "sirbobby" beat me to it by 19 seconds lol >I knew that "C" in typing class 40 years ago would come back and bite me on the "tail" some day :))
2007-09-28 04:45:21 · answer #10 · answered by C_F_45 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋