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jeeper2269
02-01-11, 21:56
I have been reading a lot about dimpling barrels, and may be considering this for a Noveske N4 Low-pro shorty 10.5

I am in the middle of wait time for the ATF stamp to come back and wonder if the barrel could simply be sent of to the machine guy while I wait. Does anyone know if this would be possible?
Iraqgunz
02-01-11, 22:03
Why couldn't it? Uppers and barrels are not regulated or controlled.


I have been reading a lot about dimpling barrels, and may be considering this for a Noveske N4 Low-pro shorty 10.5

I am in the middle of wait time for the ATF stamp to come back and wonder if the barrel could simply be sent of to the machine guy while I wait. Does anyone know if this would be possible?
Robb Jensen
02-01-11, 22:08
I had the front of my BCM SS410 barrel dimpled by Marvin Pitts and it's turned out great. I'm thinking of my my 10.5" Colt SBR barrel dimpled too.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs800.ash1/169065_1509823957632_1595342038_31041241_2358948_n.jpg
oef24
02-01-11, 22:34
+1 for Marvin. He is the way to go.

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davemcdonald
02-01-11, 22:38
Could one of you guys please shoot me Marvin's contact info?

I thinking I like that.
jeeper2269
02-01-11, 22:54
I have already contacted Marvin, and the quote is abou $175 for the 10.5" done completely.

nefariousarms@live.com

I think I am gonna make sure John Noveske supports doing this before I send it off though.

My rifle is also assembled already, so I will have to see if the people at noveske will take the barrel out and send it to Marvin for a little cost or something.
davemcdonald
02-01-11, 23:23
I'm willing to bet that John will be against it.

Good Luck
Dave


BTW Thanks for the info!
jeeper2269
02-02-11, 00:04
I'm willing to bet that John will be against it.

Good Luck
Dave


BTW Thanks for the info!

I read a few threads saying Noveske supports dimpling. I guess we will see.
oef24
02-02-11, 00:42
Let us know what John says. Tell him that you are going to have Marvin do the dimpling and I bet he will say it is ok.

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Brahmzy
02-02-11, 08:32
10.5 Noveske CQB barrel
This is one of 3 I've had Marvin do for me. 14.5 Noveske Afghan and Noveske 16 7.62 are the others. Marvin knocked off 4oz from the barrel pictured. Exactly what I wanted. Marvin IS the man.

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/512/sbr01s.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/i/sbr01s.jpg/)
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/5454/sbr02s.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/sbr02s.jpg/)
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2798/sbr03s.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/i/sbr03s.jpg/)
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4346/sbr04s.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/i/sbr04s.jpg/)
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/1175/sbr05s.jpg (http://img191.imageshack.us/i/sbr05s.jpg/)
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3637/sbr06s.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/sbr06s.jpg/)
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4093/sbr07s.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/i/sbr07s.jpg/)
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7453/sbr08s.jpg (http://img441.imageshack.us/i/sbr08s.jpg/)
mcmillanman5
02-02-11, 23:26
I have had a few Noveske barrels done by Marvin and been very happy.

That said, you are having machine work done by someone other than the manufacture it is generally going to void the warranty.
jeeper2269
02-09-11, 01:50
Noveske said no to dimpling.
Evil Bert
02-09-11, 11:08
And why do you need Noveske's permission? It is your rifle, do what you want. Asking Noveske to send it out to Marvin may be asking too much on Noveske's part, but send it yourself. Maybe I missed something here.
Toyoland66
02-09-11, 16:26
And why do you need Noveske's permission? It is your rifle, do what you want. Asking Noveske to send it out to Marvin may be asking too much on Noveske's part, but send it yourself. Maybe I missed something here.

voids the warranty
oef24
02-09-11, 23:50
I would do it anyway.

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Evil Bert
02-10-11, 07:27
Are you concerned about the quality and reliability of your Noveske barrel? Dimpling will relieve stress from the barrel. Dimpling should make the barrel more reliable.

Like he said... do it anyway.
Robb Jensen
02-10-11, 07:39
Marvin will soon have my 10.5" Colt SBR barrel, this is cutdown from a 14.5" Colt SOCOM M4 barrel.
jeeper2269
02-10-11, 16:27
What kind of trigger guard is that in the pics?
mcmillanman5
02-10-11, 17:54
Looks like the KAC combat trigger guard
jeeper2269
02-10-11, 18:21
Will that triger guard work on a noveske n4?
Belmont31R
02-10-11, 18:35
Will that triger guard work on a noveske n4?

Yes. They work with any lower that takes a trigger guard.
markm
02-10-11, 18:46
Holy crap! I'm on ARFcom with Dimpling barrels and talking about fancy trigger guards. :(
Evil Bert
02-10-11, 19:05
"Holy crap! I'm on ARFcom with Dimpling barrels and talking about fancy trigger guards." :haha:
Belmont31R
02-10-11, 19:07
Holy crap! I'm on ARFcom with Dimpling barrels and talking about fancy trigger guards. :(




You're right. Marvin Pitts and KAC are so TOSish but photog/safari vests, TDU's, and 5.11 are so M4Cish!



http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=16203
jeeper2269
02-12-11, 00:50
The response to "not do the dimpling," came from office personel. I think I am going to verify whether John will void my warranty on the barrel before I make the decision. If he won't void, I will ask them to send it off for me. Otherwise, I will not do it.
jeeper2269
02-12-11, 00:57
Are you concerned about the quality and reliability of your Noveske barrel? Dimpling will relieve stress from the barrel. Dimpling should make the barrel more reliable.

Like he said... do it anyway.

If this is true, I cannot see why John would void my warranty.
Boba Fett v2
09-13-13, 09:42
So does it void the Noveske warranty or not? Thinking about having this done to my 11.5" barrel.
Corse
09-13-13, 16:51
Since this one has already been resurrected...

I want to to see pics of that colt barrel, mine needs to loose weight.

So, the dimpling should incease surface area, allow for faster cooling, obviously reduce weight and I would think increase accuracy. Now, somewhere on the Internets, I heard the accuracy wouldn't improve, but actually get worse...I don't understand that one.
Tzook
09-13-13, 18:45
So does it void the Noveske warranty or not? Thinking about having this done to my 11.5" barrel.

It's obviously your money, but I would consider that on a barrel that short you might not see much of a weight reduction compared to how much money you're spending. Just my .02