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Post by Burnston on Feb 27, 2018 22:23:44 GMT -5
Good evening all,
The building process is slow but sure. A fellow forum member has me considering a model 29 ribbed barrel cut down to 4 5/8 for an OM Blackhawk .44 spec. build that is currently underway.
While the concept is intriguing, I'm not quite convinced. I'd like to know if using s&w barrels adds any more than aesthetics to the piece. Also, if anyone of you have pictures of a BH with a ribbed s&w barrel installed I'd be very interested in seeing them.
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Post by kings6 on Feb 27, 2018 23:39:07 GMT -5
Model 57 barrel on an old model 357 conversion.  Rebored 629 barrel to 45.  |
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Post by mike454 on Feb 28, 2018 6:37:19 GMT -5
Here's a 45 colt on a 44 flattop:  |
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Post by Burnston on Feb 28, 2018 6:51:52 GMT -5
Thanks, both of you. Is putting Smith barrels on Colts and Rugers all about appearance or is there a functional benefit to going that route?
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Post by princeout on Feb 28, 2018 7:21:01 GMT -5
I have a couple and it is about appearance to me. Pay attention to the frame to barrel fitting area, the really nice ones have welding/reshaping done to the frame to enhance the transition to the ribbed barrel.
I think they are among the best looking of the custom SA revolvers. That said, I've never laid eyes on an ovate barrel in person, so my mind could be changed....
Tim
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Post by rkrcpa on Feb 28, 2018 12:13:25 GMT -5
Here's mine with the shaping mentioned by Princeout.  |
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Post by bobwright on Feb 28, 2018 12:55:30 GMT -5
Primarily looks to suit the owner, though may add slight additional weight, which is usually a good thing. I think it makes the gun reminiscent of the short-lived Great Western Deputy revolver of some years back.
Bob Wright
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Post by sackpeterson on Feb 28, 2018 13:30:28 GMT -5
Deputy...  |
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Post by squawberryman on Feb 28, 2018 17:01:44 GMT -5
Another with the reshape, I'm guessing rkrcpa's is a Horvath too. Mike454 that's hands down the best looking revolver I've ever seen.  |
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Post by mike454 on Feb 28, 2018 17:18:51 GMT -5
Mike454 that's hands down the best looking revolver I've ever seen.] Thank you Sir. One of my favorites as well. Here's a picture of the other side.  |
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Post by bigbrowndog on Feb 28, 2018 20:06:09 GMT -5
Anyone know if the same can be done with a Redhawk barrel on a blackhawk???
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Post by KRal on Feb 28, 2018 20:16:10 GMT -5
Anyone know if the same can be done with a Redhawk barrel on a blackhawk??? Trapr Yep...it's called a SBH Hunter.  Sorry, I couldn't resist. |
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Post by princeout on Feb 28, 2018 20:57:15 GMT -5
Mike454 that's hands down the best looking revolver I've ever seen.] Thank you Sir. One of my favorites as well. Here's a picture of the other side. Mike, Who built it? Very, very nice! Tim Never mind! Hard to see Bowen's barrel marking on my cell! Wanna trade for something? Tim |
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Post by mike454 on Feb 28, 2018 21:11:58 GMT -5
Hi Tim, My problem isn't figuring out how to get rid of this one, but trying to get another one just like it.  This one and my ovate barreled best quality Bowen 50 special would be the last two guns I'd get rid of. |
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Post by bushog on Feb 28, 2018 21:15:40 GMT -5
Not all these still live here but here are a few I've had built and one I found.... .327s on Single Six frames with K frame barrels.   And a couple .45 Colts with N frame barrels..... Large frame:  Mid frame:  The most recent builds....41 magnums on a large and a meduim frame...both these barrels were shop fabricated at BCA. I think they do a realy nice job....I'm almost convinced I like them better than the rebores and not significantly more expensive if any. Look closely at the transition from the integral front sight base into the rib...SWOOSH!  Here are a few re-bores waiting patiently in the wings.....32s a .25 and .45s....  |
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Sorry, I couldn't resist.
This one and my ovate barreled best quality Bowen 50 special would be the last two guns I'd get rid of.