Rick H.
Member
If you are a Model 52 owner and shooter this should be welcome news. Clark Custom Guns has introduced their own replacement barrels for the venerable M-52. A few years back I needed a barrel for one of the three that I own and I had a heck of a time finding one and then had an even worse time finding a quality gunsmith to install it. As an almost last thought I called Clark Custom Guns to see if they could handle the install of the NIB factory barrel I located. The young man I spoke with did some checking and said they would be more than happy to install the barrel.
I think I waited about 4 weeks to get the pistol back and the barrel installation was top notch and worked great. During the course of this repair I mentioned how difficult it had been to find a good replacement barrel and I was told Clark was looking at coming out with their own replacement barrels for Model 52's. Well it was a little while longer than I anticipated but if I know Clark their M-52 barrels will be top notch and they can also handle the installation if needed.
These barrels aren't cheap and go for $300.00 plus install. After what I went thru the last time I needed a barrel and disregarding the two used ones I bought that were junk but were advertised as "good" and "great" ( that's another story about seller honesty), $300.00 is a decent price if you want to keep your 52 in top notch shooting condition.
I have no dog in the hunt on this post. I don't work for them and get nothing for my comments. I just know what I went thru when I needed a replacement barrel for one of my beloved Model 52's. It's my understanding that this was not an easy barrel for Clark to manufacture with all the angles and such and I think it is outstanding that Clark took the time and energy to manufacture this replacement barrel for Model 52 owners. Even though I don't need a barrel right at this moment I am going to order at least one or possibly two for that "just in case" moment. As with anything else the success of their efforts will be determined by how many they sell and if they will continue to carry this product. Happy Shooting!!
Rick H.
I think I waited about 4 weeks to get the pistol back and the barrel installation was top notch and worked great. During the course of this repair I mentioned how difficult it had been to find a good replacement barrel and I was told Clark was looking at coming out with their own replacement barrels for Model 52's. Well it was a little while longer than I anticipated but if I know Clark their M-52 barrels will be top notch and they can also handle the installation if needed.
These barrels aren't cheap and go for $300.00 plus install. After what I went thru the last time I needed a barrel and disregarding the two used ones I bought that were junk but were advertised as "good" and "great" ( that's another story about seller honesty), $300.00 is a decent price if you want to keep your 52 in top notch shooting condition.
I have no dog in the hunt on this post. I don't work for them and get nothing for my comments. I just know what I went thru when I needed a replacement barrel for one of my beloved Model 52's. It's my understanding that this was not an easy barrel for Clark to manufacture with all the angles and such and I think it is outstanding that Clark took the time and energy to manufacture this replacement barrel for Model 52 owners. Even though I don't need a barrel right at this moment I am going to order at least one or possibly two for that "just in case" moment. As with anything else the success of their efforts will be determined by how many they sell and if they will continue to carry this product. Happy Shooting!!
Rick H.
