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Post by whiterabbit on Aug 20, 2022 20:34:15 GMT -5
I got a couple threads going, but for this topic, this is the right place!
I want a long barrel 327 revolver but I just can’t get over the adjustable sights, I like Vaqueritos. What are my options for top strap aesthetic modifications, are there attractive (or at least alternative!) rear sights out there, can I flat-top-ize the single seven?
Or is there nothing out there, and I really really should just wait to pounce on a vaquerito?
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Post by contender on Aug 21, 2022 9:44:00 GMT -5
As I mentioned on another site,, no factory options like you seek are available.
Since your choice is a Vaquero design,, I'd look for one already made & have a custom barrel installed. As mentioned before,, the top strap would likely require welding,, and re-cutting. I think the custom barrel route may be the least expensive route.
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Post by 500fksjr on Aug 21, 2022 16:42:21 GMT -5
I got a couple threads going, but for this topic, this is the right place! I want a long barrel 327 revolver but I just can’t get over the adjustable sights, I like Vaqueritos. What are my options for top strap aesthetic modifications, are there attractive (or at least alternative!) rear sights out there, can I flat-top-ize the single seven? Or is there nothing out there, and I really really should just wait to pounce on a vaquerito? Find a Bisley single 6 with a 6.5 in bbl with a drift rear sight in 32 H&R mag and have a new 327 cylinder cut for it and put a new patrigde/brass insert front sight on...Thats what Andy Horvath did for me...Its a shooter |
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Post by whiterabbit on Aug 21, 2022 21:11:33 GMT -5
You know what, that is exactly what I will do. There was one on gunbroker ending literally 40 minutes after I read your post. Fermin sent me a picture of his, and Lord knows that was enabling! I bought it. I overpaid, and come this time next year, I will have forgotten that I overpaid but will still be enjoying shooting the heck out of it! Before I consider sending it out for a new cylinder, I will punch the existing cylinder out to fit 327 brass. It will only see cast handloads anyways, and then I only have to 'stock' 327 brass. After that, I can tailor the load to do what I need at shorter OAL. And if not, well heck I send it out for a new cylinder  Recon the six cylinder can handle 40ksi? A cursory internet search suggests the answer is a solid "probably" . I'm off to find a bullet mold! |
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Post by harveylogan on Aug 23, 2022 13:12:51 GMT -5
Punching out the 32M cylinder has been done,,, it should be noted the reason Ruger went with 7, was to relocate the cylinder notches to a meatier location on the cylinder. I still don’t understand the WHY? When the 32M can be loaded up to near what the 327M will do on the RUGER platform. I have both 32M & 327M, in the end there both 32 caliber, what is a few extra FPS really going to get you. I like 32 Caliber 32HRM’s  327FM’s   |
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Post by 500fksjr on Aug 23, 2022 14:58:35 GMT -5
You know what, that is exactly what I will do. There was one on gunbroker ending literally 40 minutes after I read your post. Fermin sent me a picture of his, and Lord knows that was enabling! I bought it. I overpaid, and come this time next year, I will have forgotten that I overpaid but will still be enjoying shooting the heck out of it! Before I consider sending it out for a new cylinder, I will punch the existing cylinder out to fit 327 brass. It will only see cast handloads anyways, and then I only have to 'stock' 327 brass. After that, I can tailor the load to do what I need at shorter OAL. And if not, well heck I send it out for a new cylinder Recon the six cylinder can handle 40ksi? A cursory internet search suggests the answer is a solid "probably" . I'm off to find a bullet mold! Look at the loading data that Fermin posted a couple years ago on here...a dose of 2400 an a 125 grn bullet gets you dam near a 327 with out the expense an noise!! That said I shoot this load way more than 327's and that 32 load is hell on 300/lb hogs an down in size...My 2 cents |
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Post by whiterabbit on Aug 31, 2022 10:42:27 GMT -5
It's to save the cost of 32 HR brass. We can call it penny wise and pound foolish, but at the end of the day, I'll have it the way I like it! Since most of us here have a full custom that shoots as well as a tuned factory at twice the price, I think most here can relate I'll use bluedot powder. I believe with the OAL restriction I'll end up around 36ksi (according to quickload) which if anywhere near true will be enough for my needs! Hopefully I get the accuracy I'm looking for |
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Post by tj3006 on Sept 3, 2022 18:24:45 GMT -5
S&W front sight.
Got the Dawson Front sight for my Model 69 today.
At the moment my revolver is muzzle down soaking in Liquid wrench.
I notice it what I think is called a roll pin, not solid like on a Ruger. Seems like it might be less of a pain in the rear than a solid one. But I don't know much. I have a pin punch ready to go. And a #52 bit left over from doing my SS Blackhawk. Is that the same size for the SnW or do I need to invest a couple bucks in a different bit ? ...tj
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