[Heart-ShapedGlasses]

I do not have a lathe - but if i cut the barrel down does it need a recrown? If so how do you do it?

 

[Splatter]

if i cut the barrel down does it need a recrown?

Yes, you do.

Something like this http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/st...&title=90\+MUZZLE+FACING+CUTTER+&+BRASS+PILOT
will get you started.