Barrel not exactly straight

[Bosgarage57]

Hey fellas, I have a Charter Arms 38 with the 2" barrel. The barrel on it isn't on straight, what I mean by that is it is NOT crooked, but the sights are to the left a little bit. I called a fellow in my town, said he can unscrew it, put a shim in it, and retighten it for about $50. I was just wonderin if thats the best way to go, and if thats a decent price. The gun is a cheapo I am going to try to reblue myself so dont want to spend a ton on it. I am in Sevier if anyone knows anyone. Thanks guys!

[enfield]

Personally, if the overclocked barrel bothered me, I'd sell the gun and buy another.

I've never heard of shimming a barrel to correct overclocking. I have heard of removing and rethreading the barrel, recut the length, rechamber the barrel and reassemble. Sounds like this gun isn't worth the expense.

Edited December 29, 2011 by enfield

[gunrunner32]

If you bought it new and haven't "modified" it in any way call Charter and see if you can send it back to them at their expense to have it fixed.

[Guest vthokies03]

im with gunrunner32. Call charter and ask, the worst they can say is no.

[Bosgarage57]

No, I bought it from SOG, VERY Used.