Custom make Hatsan compact?

[Elgreco]

Hey all,

I was thinking of making a custom compact out of a Hatsan Factor. I currently own one in .22 ( haven't shot it yet) but provided it shoots good and wanted to buy a second one in .25 would I be able to cut 3 inches or so from the barell and recrrown and convert the stock to a foldable one? 

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

Those are expensive, no? And heavy? Why would you just not get a dream-lite compact? You're gona end up spending probably just as much if not more. And it will still be fairly heavy/bulky, and will still be a hatsan.

I've got a nova-star I made compact ish. Took almost 10" off of the barrel. But it is still a hatsan.

Oh, another thing.... Take your shroud off. The barrel is already probably several inches shorter than you are thinking.

 

[Vetmx]

Yikes! I agree with Dallas. Just make your next purchase a better more compact gun. Like he said, don’t sink a bunch of money in a Hatsan.

 

[Elgreco]

How does it shoot after you cut the barell?. Did you have to thread it for a moderator?

 

[Pale_Rider]

Better off selling the Hatsan and getting a quality compact gun. On the other hand if you really like the Hatsan, and can cut/recrown the barrel yourself, then go for it

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

Cutting and re-crowning isn't the best idea. ESPECIALLY on a hatsan barrel. With all the high and low spots, you're almost certain to destroy accuracy unless you put a choke on it. Or cut it at the tightest segment of the barrel. Other than the choke, that might be 8" from the leade or it might be 16". Who knows. Slug the barrel and find out. 

 

[Hobbyman2007]

Never cut the choke off a Hatsan barrel. Cut off the breech end and machine it to fit into the action. As mentioned they tend to have a lot of tight and loose spots. I’ve machined probably a dozen and have them fitted into all kinds of rifles and pistols when you get a good barrel leave it alone and shoot it. 

 

[Pale_Rider]

Thanks for the info on Hatsan barrels. I’m assuming that If someone is capable enough to properly machine a barrel, seeing loose and tight spots in the barrel is something they’ll check first before cutting. I agree if there are loose and tight spots, the breech end of the barrel should be cut instead

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

Yep, but don't assume someone knows what they're doing.... I've had multiple gunsmiths that do huge volumes of work, and have done so for a long time.... that still managed to do quite questionable if not entirely unacceptable work.....

Best way to go about it is to get someone reputable to refer you. I know mountain air custom does quality barrel work. But they do not work on Hatsans. And I don't blame them, lol. Other than that, I do not know anyone that does it other than seldom, and for their personal equipment.

 

[plkvt]

Swapping a shorter barrel from one of there other models is the was to go. I did it on a Blitz from invader but you will loose FPS for sure. your better off shortening the rear.

 

[Elgreco]

Could you please give me details on how you went about installing the folding stock? That's exactly what I want to do with mine.

 

[LLPersonalProtection]

Swapping a shorter barrel from one of there other models is the was to go. I did it on a Blitz from invader but you will loose FPS for sure. your better off shortening the rear.

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Hey there, could you please provide some details on how you attached the folding adapter? I have already cut off the end of the stock.

 

[LLPersonalProtection]

Swapping a shorter barrel from one of there other models is the was to go. I did it on a Blitz from invader but you will loose FPS for sure. your better off shortening the rear.

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How did you get those guards on the tank?
Still trying to zoom in and see HOW you got the stock adaptor onto the body

 

[MikeVV]

Yes...it's not a big deal to trim a bit off of any barrel.

But, be awair, if the bore is straight, no problem at all.
If the barrel is "choked", you'll be removing the choked area, depending on how much you remove. Three inches, yeah, you'll remove the choke. But...MANY guns run with no choke in the barrel.

I've cut two barrels, recrowned, with only a tiny loss in fps, and NO loss in accuracy . About 3.15" off of one, and 3.50" from the other.

As far as adding a suppressor, there is a few shops that sell adapters to do this. You just need the barrel O.D.

Mike