Author Topic: hanger bar (Read 2787 times)

luckydawg13 · « **on:** February 07, 2010, 11:48:58 PM »

what is a hanger bar for

Ladobe · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2010, 01:43:32 AM »

Its a forend mounting system originated by Bullberry for TC pistols and carbines that in effect does about the same thing as bedding and floating a barrel on a regular rifle.

All of the Contender barrels I've owned for a couple of decades (both custom and factory - pistol and carbine) have worn hanger bars from Bullberry, so I've always kept a supply of extras on hand.

doc-and · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2010, 05:14:48 AM »

This is a Stratton Custom hanger-bar for an Encore factory 15inch barrel. It requires a modified factory forend or a custom and allows the barrel to float above the forend when properly executed.

Here's anther hanger-bar installed on my 5.7x28 full bull barrel by MGM

Also note that if you go that way on the Encores you have to order the correct bar for the contour. On the Contenders you order it for either the pistol length or the rifle length

docand

luckydawg13 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:19:51 AM »

thank you for the info does it help alot

doc-and · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2010, 11:41:25 AM »

I feel that anything that gets the forend away from the barrel helps there are several ways to go, you can piller bed using aluminum standoffs, or some people use washers glued to the inside barrel channel to get the forend out of contact with the barrel I just happen to like the hanger-bars. Others will swear by bedding the barrel in the forend channel. I believe that whatever you do, if you believe it helps then it helps.

For the record all of my barrels are fitted with hanger bars

docand

David D. · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2010, 11:53:02 AM »

Picture of a forearm inletted for a H-Bar. As said there are more than one way to skin a cat, but I do like the H-Bar system.

Keith L · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2010, 01:31:26 PM »

Walt and I use magic shotgun shells and cut spacers that keep the forearm off the barrel. Not nearly as elegant as hanger bars, but lots cheaper and gets the job done.

Hopalong7 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2010, 06:57:33 AM »

Cheap!!!

...........ahhhh, yes.....Magic

luckydawg13 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2010, 04:48:09 AM »

think i will see if i can find sum magic shotgun shells & work my way up hanger or H-bar hate to jump into things to fast

Keith L · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2010, 01:02:02 PM »

Don't tell anyone, but the truth is that they are all magic!

luckydawg13 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2010, 05:32:54 PM »

even the yellow ones

Keith L · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2010, 07:02:38 PM »

Even the paper ones, but they don't last as long.

Ladobe · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2010, 09:55:57 AM »

Next thing you know Keith and Walt will be in the business of making and selling "hull" spacers for TC forends in designer colors.

Sorry guys but I won't trade my hanger bars for any other system.... been using them too long and as you know old dogs can't learn new tricks.

Keith L · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2010, 10:57:47 AM »

Geez Walt, Larry may have hit on a good business idea for us. Keith and Walt's custom magic shotgun hull spacers. Or is that Walt nand Keith's...

David D. · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2010, 01:27:12 PM »

Quote from: Ladobe on February 11, 2010, 09:55:57 AM

Sorry guys but I won't trade my hanger bars for any other system.... been using them too long and as you know old dogs can't learn new tricks.

Yep, I like my H-Bars. Tried a lot of different ways, and most worked good. I have some that don't have the H-Bar but sooner or later they will.

Keith L · « **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2010, 04:36:16 PM »

I was hoping you could be an expert endorser for Walt and my Shotgun Shell Spacer company.

luckydawg13 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2010, 05:41:21 PM »

ok what does a h or hanger bar cost my next toy will be in 22 hornet or 223 i think i need to try one you know how it is when you get sumthin stuck in your head voices

Ladobe · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2010, 11:14:33 PM »

Quote from: luckydawg13 on February 11, 2010, 05:41:21 PM

ok what does a h or hanger bar cost my next toy will be in 22 hornet or 223 i think i need to try one you know how it is when you get sumthin stuck in your head voices

One Hurricane, UT shop sells the originals hanger bars for $12 each - the other Hurricane, UT shop offers his version for $24 to $32 depending on config.

Each time I added to my supply of the originals I got a discount by ordering a couple of dozen of them at a time.

luckydawg13 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 12, 2010, 04:26:05 AM »

thanks ladobe that not to bad & they do help i think when i have my next set of grips made ill try that or in H BAR if dave can hook me up with one

:Dto put on contender 357 MAX barrel

Dirtmover · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2010, 08:57:35 AM »

This is my first post, great site!

David D
What method did you use to route out for the hanger bar ? I have a wood fore arm to use with a hanger bar, but unsure of a way to do it short of the chisel.

skb2706 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2010, 10:37:29 AM »

Easiest way to do one is in a Bridgeport mill with the appropriate end mill.

Ladobe · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2010, 11:12:47 AM »

Quote from: skb2706 on February 17, 2010, 10:37:29 AM

Easiest way to do one is in a Bridgeport mill with the appropriate end mill.

Yeah but not everybody has a Bridgeport in their shop. A router could also be made to work, or even a rotary hand tool (Dremel/Fordham). But there is no reason why you can't just mortise it in with a chisel either.