Stub Twist
 

Jack, I have only seen a handful of Parker stub twist barrels. Most have been heavily pitted and not shootable. The average barrel wall thickness of stub twist is less that plain or twist barrels. I would say have them checked out before using.

Brad

Brad, you did my Parker lifter, 4402, that has stub twist. You should have pics of that one. It's a walking billboard of your work - very, very nice. Still have to get that Remington C grade with a loose rib over to you to fix. Paul

have heard twist is stronger than damascus and that laminated is even stronger? your thoughts?

I believe the twist is the weakest, then damascus and laminate. If you think of the way they're made there's longer weld joints in the twist, not counting the final weld putting the ribbon togeather. Paul

Here you go Paul
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfg2hmx7_242cxhh9hfq

However, pattern welded barrels should be assessed based on the quality of the gun, not the pattern.

my old 8 ga parker with cut off barrels are stub twist as brad said they are uaally heavilly pitted mine are but they are very thick ive shot several loads through this old gun...i always amazed at how tight these old guns are after all the years..... charlie

Thanks again to Dr. Hause - let's just say I " feel " that a barrel with a bunch of small, short welds would be a stronger barrel. I shoot stub twist, pattern, and laminate barrel guns three times a week [ one or the other ] without worry. Paul