Plumbing Pipe Pistol Barrels
In this video, the Idahoan constructs and test-fires an experimental 9mm pistol barrel made from black iron plumbing pipe. The barrel survives the test, but delivers poor accuracy due to excessive clearance between the bullet and the bore.
To correct the loose bore problem, the Idahoan re-bores and re-chambers his 9mm iron pipe pistol barrel for .40 S&W.
Idaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of self-reliance. As host of TheIdahoanShow on YouTube, I endeavor to produce videos capturing this enduring pioneer spirit, at least as it is practiced by this Idahoan. Of course, shooting and associated ancillary activities are an important part of Idahoan culture, and so many of my videos pertain in some way to the making or testing of firearms and/or ammunition. Here on the Reloaders’ Network, I have endeavored to consolidate this portion of my work as a reference for the reloading community.
