Beretta 38/44 parts kit. worth the effort?

wayfarer · Apr 22, 2024

Looking for any dimensional data that might be available. Not much on the www so thought I ask this august assembly of gun-nuts.
Trying to determine if a parts kit is worthy of the effort. Looks like a barrel shroud is also needed...any thoughts?

Certaindeaf · Apr 22, 2024

wayfarer said:
Looking for any dimensional data that might be available. Not much on the www so thought I ask this august assembly of gun-nuts.
Trying to determine if a parts kit is worthy of the effort. Looks like a barrel shroud is also needed...any thoughts?

Why is a barrel shroud needed?

bradsteen · Apr 22, 2024

"Worth it" depends on you - if you enjoy building guns and know how to weld (is required for assembly) then go for it and have a ball! Also curious about the shroud comment? Why would one be needed?

wayfarer · Apr 22, 2024

Not needed, but the barrel will get toasty....and they do look good.
Yes, the 'worth' part is an individual assessment but without dimensional data it would make the build a bit more challenging. Stitching the pieces back together is little more than a jig saw puzzle but getting the pieces in correct position w/o data could be little more than a $ donation to the vendor.

Val1884 · Apr 22, 2024

Join weapons guild. Lots of builds there. I enjoyed building the Beretta. Indianapolis ord has everything you need , hour on the mill, 30 mins on the Tig an your shooting.

wayfarer · Apr 23, 2024

Val1884, can you provide any measurements for the receiver? What did you use for reference? Any details/insights you care to share?
Indianapolis Ord does have many needed parts, thanks for that.

Val1884 · Apr 23, 2024

wayfarer said:
Val1884, can you provide any measurements for the receiver? What did you use for reference? Any details/insights you care to share?
Indianapolis Ord does have many needed parts, thanks for that.

Id have to look. There's a whole subsection on these at weapons guild. Your stock is essentially a template for tube OAL