Snyd
.375 Atomic
The Last Frontier
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Post by Snyd on Mar 23, 2012 18:31:32 GMT -5
First off I want to say thanks to you all for the great input and advice as I build my first custom in my brain. I am relying heavily on your first hand experience. At this point its still in my minds eye but but hope to have it in a smiths hands in a couple months. The only "for sures" at this point are Blue, sheep horn and 500L.
My question here has to do with the typical 5.5 banded barrel compared to say a 6 inch octagonal barrel in a 500L. Not aesthetics, that's personal preference. But rather in balance, recoil and overall feel. I've read that the banded barrel serves to dampen recoil somewhat and help with balance. Does the band really make that much difference? Is an octagonal barrel generally heavier than a round/banded barrel? Would there be much difference in balance between a 5.5 banded and 6 Octagonal?
Thanks again. Great bunch of guys here.
Perry
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 23, 2012 18:45:27 GMT -5
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Post by Thunderjet on Mar 23, 2012 18:48:34 GMT -5
Can't give you concrete answers for your questions but might be of some help to you. Recently ordered a Freedom Arms and they told me the octagon barrels were slightly heavier than the round ones. I think in the end it would depend on the outside dimensions of either barrel. And since it is a custom, you could most likely specify the barrel diameter for a round, and maybe even the octagon.
As far as balance goes (and looks) the barrel band would be my choice. I would rather have the revolver slightly muzzle heavy than muzzle light. But here again, if you can specify the outside barrel diameter maybe the band is not needed, but it sure looks awesome!
Here is an interesting thought. Why not a barrel band on an octagon barrel? Never seen it done before. The more I think about the idea the more I like it.
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 23, 2012 18:56:52 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 23, 2012 19:01:24 GMT -5
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Post by bushog on Mar 23, 2012 19:12:49 GMT -5
Hey Axe, If you wanna get rid of that holster chewer with the sheep horn grips just let me know!
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 23, 2012 19:42:30 GMT -5
Don't even be thinking I don't really like every one of mine.. Holster chewer or not!~
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Post by Lee Martin on Mar 23, 2012 19:55:40 GMT -5
On 5.5" 475's and 500's I prefer the look of a banded barrel: I find they balance a little better since the blank itself is lighter (ie, bigger bore). That plus it does support the ejector housing. On 5-shot 5.5" 45 Colts and below I like straight contour. -Lee www.singleactions.com
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Post by buckheart on Mar 23, 2012 20:45:41 GMT -5
Another valuable discussion as I envision my first custom. I am pretty much sold on the idea of a blued gun, color cased hardened frame, 6" barrel with a barrel band. Still thinking about fluted or non fluted cylinder.
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Snyd
.375 Atomic
The Last Frontier
Posts: 2,388
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Post by Snyd on Mar 23, 2012 21:50:24 GMT -5
Ok, so I gather so far that as far as balance/shootability there's probably no discernable difference, that it come back to what you like most. In that cast either one of these will do I sure like the looks of this one axehandle. I can't remember, what caliber is it?
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Post by sixshooter on Mar 23, 2012 21:58:54 GMT -5
That's a real work of art Lee. 475 or 500 and who did the wood? The grain is amazing!
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Post by 2 Dogs on Mar 24, 2012 6:54:05 GMT -5
You can also be different than every one else by using a rebored Smith and Wesson barrel.
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 24, 2012 8:02:12 GMT -5
My Linebaugh custom with sheep horn by Dustin is a 475... IMHO the grips make the gun.. I'm thinking Dustin could put grips on a banana and we'd all froth at the mouth..
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Post by tas6691 on Mar 24, 2012 9:19:29 GMT -5
Axe, who built the stainless Ruger in your 1st post last pic? Looks like my Gallagher.... I like short round, slick barrels myself, but as Mr Dawgs said, a S&W barrel looks and feels "right" also...
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Post by tas6691 on Mar 24, 2012 9:20:57 GMT -5
Oh Axe BTW...dibs on the Reeder Improved #5 44 special when you get ready for it to find a new home!! That is a really cool sixgun!
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