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Post by rep1954 on May 13, 2009 5:36:32 GMT -5
Whats the best way to lighten a S&W 28-2? Would it be 45 Colt, 45 ACP, or 44 S&W Spl. conversion ? Lets here about the ones you have or why one should leave it be.   |
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Post by Frank V on May 13, 2009 11:03:48 GMT -5
a couple of years ago would have suggested turning it into a .44 Special, but now that Smith is remaking guns in .45 ACP & .44 Special (I know the lock!) I'd keep a nice old Smith just as it is. That is a pretty six-gun! Frank  |
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rigby
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Post by rigby on May 13, 2009 17:42:15 GMT -5
45 Colt, It would make a dandy Mountain gun. Bowen does a very nice converstion on 38/44 but as scarce as they are getting this wound be a perfect gun for it.
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Len
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Post by Len on May 15, 2009 6:22:13 GMT -5
I had Andy Horvath build a 44 spc. on a 27 it is very light and accurate. I found a 27 in poor shape rather than ruin a clean gun.
I would include a picture if I could figure out how to post photos on this site
Len
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Post by parson45 on May 15, 2009 9:09:18 GMT -5
Is that a 4" barrel? It looks shorter. If it's factory shorter, it's rare and rather valuable.
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Post by rep1954 on May 15, 2009 18:00:17 GMT -5
Is that a 4" barrel? It looks shorter. If it's factory shorter, it's rare and rather valuable. Yes it's a 4 inch barrel for sure. |
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Post by nobearsyet on May 16, 2009 9:50:15 GMT -5
If you want a bigger bore, I have a Redhawk 44Mag I'll trade ya! But I too would leave that clean old smith alone.
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Post by rep1954 on May 16, 2009 11:28:19 GMT -5
Sorry never been a big Ruger Dbl. action fan. I've tried them a few times and just couldnt connect with them. Anyway it would have to be a 4" blued version and whats the chance of that.
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Post by nobearsyet on May 17, 2009 11:14:56 GMT -5
Pretty good.
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Post by needsmostuff on May 22, 2009 19:31:46 GMT -5
Leave the Smith alone and buy a Charter Arms 44 spl. A light 44 mag is only gonna get shot in 44 spl anyway.
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Post by parson45 on May 23, 2009 6:31:48 GMT -5
Outdoorsman's gun: 44 special 1st choice 45 Colt 2nd. Self defense gun: 45ACP. Full moon clip reloads are the fastest possible. If it was my project, it would be 45ACP and a 3" barrel, but that's because I carry single-actions in the woods.
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ceb
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Post by ceb on Jun 2, 2009 20:33:07 GMT -5
To many .45 Colt, .45ACP, and .44spec on the market new for less money to justify changing a good old gun such as that. However if you really want to rid yourself of the weight, sell it to me to replace the one I traded so many years ago!
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Post by rep1954 on Jun 3, 2009 5:41:55 GMT -5
Well heres my 28-2 big bore conversion. I knew if I kept it around it would keep eating at me to rechamber it. Not that I dont like the 357 I do Its that the N Frame just cries big bore to me. I traded for something that filled a hole in my collection. Already my mind is at ease.  |
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Post by dennyl on Jun 3, 2009 13:53:11 GMT -5
I have a rea nice 4" I was going to made into a 44 special but my Clements Quinn Special came back and I have a 696 so I guess I will leave it alone. As far as 45 Colt I would get one of the new Redhawk 4" for that caliber
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Post by nobearsyet on Jun 3, 2009 13:54:40 GMT -5
Or one of the Smith 45 Colts that have always been available (at least to the best of my knowledge)
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