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Post by medicdave on Feb 26, 2015 12:01:20 GMT -5
I know I've read the answer somewhere before, but will Dave Clements do the 10mm conversion on a 38spl GP100? Little 3" adjustable sight model is calling to me.
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Post by CraigC on Feb 26, 2015 14:04:58 GMT -5
Probably, the only difference between the .38Spl and .357 GP's is the chamber.
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Post by theoldredneck on Feb 26, 2015 21:02:03 GMT -5
How much does the conversion cost?
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Post by medicdave on Feb 26, 2015 22:15:00 GMT -5
Basic conversions around 650 plus add ons. Using the 3" adjustable sight 38 would save a couple hundred bucks on the barrel chop. www.clementscustomguns.com/gp100.htmlI'm rather taken with this one.  |
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Post by mtwoodson on Mar 5, 2015 10:22:49 GMT -5
That is one sweet GP100.
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Post by awp101 on Mar 5, 2015 16:31:23 GMT -5
I'm rather taken with this one. You and me both! That one's really not helping me stick to my future planned acquisitions...  Just for giggles, why are you looking at a 3"-ish barrel instead of the 6" to take full advantage of the mighty 10mm? I love the shorties but I dislike firing rounds like the 10mm, .357 and .30 Carbine out of shorter barrels because of the muzzle blast. |
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Post by medicdave on Mar 5, 2015 23:19:10 GMT -5
I guess I'm just a snubby guy at heart. My short barreled loads are usually the heaviest bullet for caliber kept just subsonic as I'm not a big fan of the muzzle blast and supersonic crack. My version of Mr Taffin's perfect packin pistol ideology. The only long barreled handguns I own have a very specific purpose that doesn't involve me having to carry them around (stand hunting, silhouettes, etc.). If I'm going to tote something ungangly it's usually a rifle, and usually a carbine at that (short barrels seems to be a theme doesn't it?).
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Post by ezekiel38 on Mar 5, 2015 23:38:16 GMT -5
That is the "sexiest" rotating flamethrower I've ever seen. Love to see how it shoots as I have one of the Ruger GP#1752s enroute to the ranch. I would have the conversion done. What is the timeframe for the conversion? Would love to have had that back when I was working plainclothes..
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Post by boxhead on Mar 6, 2015 7:09:17 GMT -5
I really can't see what the 10 does over the 357 in a 3" barrel. That said, I have done...
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Post by danwesson41fan on Mar 6, 2015 8:16:39 GMT -5
David is very flexible when it comes to your choices when building a custom gun. I think your choice to do this is pretty good considering finding viable double action revolvers chambered in 10mm auto approaches that of a treasure hunt. Smith Model 610s are rarely found and if one pops up, it's owner will likely charge you nearly 3 times the cost of the Clement's build, not including getting a base GP100 for conversion. Don't let one else's personal bias sway you from choosing the gun that you want and is right for you. DW41F
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Post by danwesson41fan on Mar 6, 2015 8:21:49 GMT -5
Oh, and one more thing: seeing that picture of the converted GP-100 having moon clips? It will likely also shoot 40 S&W if you want a tamer alternative to a cylinderful barrage of 10mm "flamethrowing." 40 S&W is plentiful compared to 10mm Auto.
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Post by cmh on Mar 6, 2015 9:56:17 GMT -5
Hello, I've been looking (and I emphasize just looking). A Smith 610 will run you about $1000-1300. A Clements 10mm conversion will run you $625 for the conversion plus price of the base revolver. My only concern is the longevity of the GP100 with rocks and dynamite loads? So basically you could be into either one for about the same money.....
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Post by danwesson41fan on Mar 6, 2015 10:33:12 GMT -5
I don't doubt for once the GP-100's capability for withstanding ""rocks and dynamite loads." If the GP-100's lineage is of any value, then consider this: the French gun manufacturer Manurhin, maker of the famous MR-73 (if you consider "famous" in French circles) contracted Ruger to sell them investment castings for their MR-88 revolvers. The castings were based on the GP-100's "father," the Service/Speed Six series. Taking a look at any of Manurhin's offerings, they are probably the most robust and stoutest of revolvers outside of Ruger. There is no wonder that the chose Ruger as a subcontractor on that MR-88. Besides, just the robustness of any Ruger, to include all DA revolvers, should tell you that "longevity" is not going to be an issue, even considering the 10mm's pressures.
As to costs, yes, it is comparable: a good Smith 610 will run you just about the price of a Clement's GP-100 conversion to include the price of a "donor" gun. But again, there is one factor that seems to be repeatedly overlooked in this discussion: what is the supply of existing 610's?
What if, for some reason, that 610 you have, gets stolen, breaks, or blows up? How long will it take you to get a replacement?I tried looking, even as of a few seconds ago (so I don't look foolish making this statement). They are not that easy to find. In fact, even Gunbroker or the other popular websites hawking firearms don't seem to have any listed.
GP-100's, on the other hand...but I'd be repeating myself. Common and at least a few competent 'Smiths able to do the work. Replacement is reasonable should misfortunate occur. I think when one is making a decision to obtain any such revolver should take this real issues into consideration. FWIW. DW41F.
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Post by cmh on Mar 6, 2015 10:57:50 GMT -5
If and when I'm able to get back into shooting 10mm again you can bet I'll call Mr Clements on his GP100 conversion.... I like it every bit as much as the Smith.... I had a proclivity for enjoying nuclear rounds in my old 10mm pistol and if I get another I want to enjoy the same. I was just illustrating that you can get into either revolver for about the same $$$ although there is a shortage of 610's compared to all of these GP100 base guns  |
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Post by danwesson41fan on Mar 6, 2015 11:54:37 GMT -5
No probs, lol! It's always good to entertain the "what ifs," especially dealing withs "problems." If the only life's problems could be as simple as deciding between Smith and Wesson 610 or a GP-100 conversion. DW41F.
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