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Post by oregon45 on Dec 15, 2012 10:40:48 GMT -5
I've got an S-prefix Model 58 whose frame is in great shape, but the barrel is pitted on the outside making it the perfect candidate for a custom remodel ;D So I need some inspiration. I've been thinking about having a Model 25 barrel fitted and the cylinder rechambered to .45 Colt or, maybe, .45 ACP (with the cylinder modified for moon-clips). Another thought was to acquire a 38/44 Heavy Duty barrel and have it rebored to .41 caliber and leave the cylinder .41 Magnum (the cylinder on my revolver is really clean; I think the barrel pitting is from being wrapped in a wet rag or left in a case). Yet another thought was to get ahold of a Model 28 4" barrel, have it rebored to .45 caliber and cut to 3.5" for a shorty .45 Colt. Another route would be to acquire a Model 57 barrel and have it cut to 5". The name of the game here is not practicality (I've got plenty of factory standard S&W N-frames for that) but rather to have something interesting and unique. Thoughts? Any pictures would be appreciated.
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Post by kings6 on Dec 15, 2012 11:37:03 GMT -5
I personally think any of the above options would be neat. I just mailed a nice 58 to Hamilotn this week along with a 4" model 57 barrel to get the barrel changed and his J frame style fixed rear sight and white line front sight added. I debated the same thing as far as the HD barrel since I like the looks of the one he has on his Projects page but I frankly didn't want to hang around for the rebore time.
I just about grabbed a model 25 barrel of GB that has been listed for several rounds to go the 45 Colt route but the guy is stuck on $300 which seems high to me. That is why we are sticking with the 41 choice for now.
I really like the looks of the 5" barrel but if I go that route on one I thnk I will stay with a 57 and adjustable rear sights for the 5" barrel. No realy difference except personal taste I guess.
Who are you going to have do the work?
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Post by oregon45 on Dec 15, 2012 12:10:26 GMT -5
Sounds like a cool project!
I'm going to have Bowen do the work on mine as well. He replies quickly to emails, has a transparent pricing system, and seems genuinely enthusiastic about odd-ball S&W projects.
I passed on a nice 4" M57 barrel on the S&W forum last week; guy wanted $76 for it. $300 for an M25 barrel (unless its a blued Mountain Gun barrel) is an unrealistic price.
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Post by kings6 on Dec 15, 2012 13:46:08 GMT -5
I wish I had seen that 57 barrel for $76! I had to pay about double that for the 4" 57 barrel I got for this project.
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Post by oregon45 on Dec 15, 2012 14:03:56 GMT -5
I was close to buying it, but it was a later 57 barrel without the "lazy ampersand" S&W roll mark on the left hand side, wouldn't have matched the age of my M58.
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Post by aaron on Dec 15, 2012 20:45:45 GMT -5
Send it to Jack Huntington and have it turned into a five shot 475 Special. Think 350 gr bullet at 950 or so. He is doing one on an N frame for me now.
Aaron
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Dec 16, 2012 2:48:55 GMT -5
My favorite 58 is owned by Zeus, who left it a .41 Magnum. Bowen white outline fixed sights, grips by Paul Persinger, I believe. Post a photo, Glenn?
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Post by kings6 on Dec 16, 2012 9:37:08 GMT -5
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Post by bushog on Dec 16, 2012 10:10:43 GMT -5
I talked to Jack on Friday about doing a .475 special on a N-frame gun. The way he explained it to me Taylor throating will take some of the stress off the frame. Don't kill the messenger here guys.
Sounds like a fun gun but I've still got a .45 Colt in mind on my M58. 5" barrel sounds good too. That Robb/Glen gun got me going...from first sight.
Brown Slim Roper grips with his tulip pattern checkering will go on it.
I had a Bowen 38/44 .45 Colt conversion. It was a beautiful gun but something about it didn't jive with me.
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Post by targetshootr on Dec 16, 2012 10:39:49 GMT -5
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Dec 16, 2012 11:06:14 GMT -5
Full charge loads in that gun smack my knuckle a little bit too, Robb, but I like it soooo much, I wish Glenn would get tired of it. I offered him $100 for it a couple years ago, but he didn't bite.
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Post by zeus on Dec 16, 2012 13:51:37 GMT -5
Yep. Robb built that one and it ain't going no where, not even for the whopping sum of $100
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Post by Frank V on Dec 16, 2012 20:05:12 GMT -5
kings6 That is beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Frank
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Post by ohnomrbillk on Dec 16, 2012 20:08:52 GMT -5
The Smith & Wesson of zeus's was one of the customs he dangled in front of me the day we met. It is a contributing reason I have guns being customized now. Be afraid....it's a slippery slope
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Post by zeus on Dec 17, 2012 7:37:39 GMT -5
See there, another one blames Robb for his custom habit. Hahahahaha. Good job Robb!
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