Barrel replacement for CCW guns

[libertarian]

Obviously swapping the barrel out for a different caliber is a 'modification' that would be prohibited on a CCW weapon (though perhaps you could register it as a new weapon, or replace one of the listed weapons on your CCW?).

What about replacing the barrel with a non-factory barrel of the same caliber, for example to get a fully supported barrel in a .40 glock? Is that a 'modification'?

[1buba]

libertarian,

I'm assuming you are talking about Orange County specifically, as your first statement is not correct in all counties (El Dorado, I believe, being one).

Your second statement is no problem in El Dorado (they do no inspections on guns and have no rules re: modifications). I believe in Orange County it is forbidden, but someone with the definite answer will be along.


Just a reminder - short of the application process and specific CA-DOJ rules (and there are exceptions there, too) there is very little that can be stated that is true (or false) throughout the entire state. Each county has a lot of discretion in most of these areas.

[Hoser]

Originally Posted by libertarian

Obviously swapping the barrel out for a different caliber is a 'modification' that would be prohibited on a CCW weapon (though perhaps you could register it as a new weapon, or replace one of the listed weapons on your CCW?).

What about replacing the barrel with a non-factory barrel of the same caliber, for example to get a fully supported barrel in a .40 glock? Is that a 'modification'?

It's still a .40 so it wouldn't be a mod. If you made it a .357 Sig or 9mm, that would be a change which would need to be reflected on your permit.

[RomanDad]

Thought I would do a little Thread revival....

Lib- I have both a .357 and a .40 listed on my OC CCW as ONE gun...

[BonoVox]

Originally Posted by libertarian

Obviously swapping the barrel out for a different caliber is a 'modification' that would be prohibited on a CCW weapon (though perhaps you could register it as a new weapon, or replace one of the listed weapons on your CCW?).

What about replacing the barrel with a non-factory barrel of the same caliber, for example to get a fully supported barrel in a .40 glock? Is that a 'modification'?

RD has it right. But specific to your question no problem. I asked this question when my G39 barrel blew up in my hands. Was going to get a Barstow barrel but they did not make one for a G39. I was told no problem at all.

[CCWInstructor]

Originally Posted by libertarian

Obviously swapping the barrel out for a different caliber is a 'modification' that would be prohibited on a CCW weapon (though perhaps you could register it as a new weapon, or replace one of the listed weapons on your CCW?).

What about replacing the barrel with a non-factory barrel of the same caliber, for example to get a fully supported barrel in a .40 glock? Is that a 'modification'?

No, it is not for OC.

[spc]

Originally Posted by RomanDad

Thought I would do a little Thread revival....

Lib- I have both a .357 and a .40 listed on my OC CCW as ONE gun...

You lucky dog. That is like getting to list a 4th firearm on your permit.

spc

[CCWInstructor]

Originally Posted by RomanDad

Thought I would do a little Thread revival....

Lib- I have both a .357 and a .40 listed on my OC CCW as ONE gun...

No you don't as one gun. You can only shoot the caliber listed. IF they did a 40/357 they made a mistake.

[1buba]

Originally Posted by CCWInstructor

No you don't as one gun. You can only shoot the caliber listed. IF they did a 40/357 they made a mistake.

Ok, taking this another step - is this a county thing?

What would happen if you took in a .357 and it wasn't listed as .357/.38? I understand it is in re: to barrels, but if the caliber must be listed - would this cause a problem also? Seems like we've discussed this at some point but search sucks.

[CCWInstructor]

Originally Posted by 1buba

Ok, taking this another step - is this a county thing?

What would happen if you took in a .357 and it wasn't listed as .357/.38? I understand it is in re: to barrels, but if the caliber must be listed - would this cause a problem also? Seems like we've discussed this at some point but search sucks.

Yes it is.

[AMS MIKE]

Originally Posted by CCWInstructor

No you don't as one gun. You can only shoot the caliber listed. IF they did a 40/357 they made a mistake.

thanks for the clarification. I wondered that as well.

[El Gato]

As to the issue in Kern County...
I had a govt. model frame and had a fitted 38 super top end and a 45 acp top end... they listed it by serial number, make and the caliber was 38/45... but this is Kern.. and that was a number of years ago... It probably wasn't kosher or in the spirit of the thing even then....
Haven't tried it lately but I have considered this cute little 357 sig barrel for my glock 10mm.....hmmmmmmmm?