What do do with an old Colt

[bushog]

I've got a 2nd generation .45 New Frontier in .45 Colt with a 5.5" barrel that I can't decide what to do with.

It's in fair condition. No rust or dings, just pretty "loved"

I also have several USFA cylinders that I bought when they weren't too expensive and you could afford them. I bought them in small calibers so I could keep them the way they are or have them re-bored to a larger caliber. Have a few that are unbored too.

The cylinder throats on the original cylinder are waaay big.

I'm trying to decide if I want to have it re-finished and have another .45 Colt cylinder fit or send it for a Bowen lightweight treatment, or have it redone in a 6.5" .32-20/.327 convertible, or, or, or.....you get the problem.

I know I told some other guy not long ago to go ahead and cut up his .357 Max for a .500 long but this is a 2nd gen Colt.

Hmmmm

(No, I'm not going to send it to you!(unless you want to pay for it.))

[taffin]

REPLACE THE CYLINDER WITH ONE OF THE PROPER DIMENSIONS AND SHOOT IT, SHOOT IT, SHOOT IT. A CLASSIC LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT BE RE-FINISHED OR CONVERTED.

[bushog]

That was easy.

[ddixie884]

+1................

[jdoc]

Well Greg if it was mine. I probably would convert it. Especially if it is a late 2nd and/or less than 90% condition. You could just install a new cylinder and barrel with no mods. Thus preserving the original configuration or go whole hog.

I might add a shooter grade gun that just lays in the safe is of little use to anyone. I've seen this particular type languish on the internet auctions because the owner thought they had a real gem. When in actuality it was more inline with a sow's ear.

For those who cringe at what I have just written. I have this to say. It is advise of my departed friend Ray Brasill. He said to me, "Keith if you are going to collect, remember condition, condition, condition.

[aciera]

I got a first generation Bisley.
Got a USFA Rodeo.
Swap what I can.
And shoot it.