What parts for a reconversion? OM 357.

[treborsnave]

Some years ago I picked up a 357 with the conversion installed. Just recently picked up "most" of the parts from an OM that was chopped but pretty sure I got everything necessary to put it back to original. Is it just a matter of putting in the original parts or is there anything to be wary of?

[bamagreg]

Just put back the original parts. Old Models are super easy.

[bradshaw]

Nov 7, 2024 12:04:53 GMT -5 treborsnave said:

Some years ago I picked up a 357 with the conversion installed. Just recently picked up "most" of the parts from an OM that was chopped but pretty sure I got everything necessary to put it back to original. Is it just a matter of putting in the original parts or is there anything to be wary of?

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To convert an old model Blackhawk/Super Blackhawk to New Model transfer bar system is done without modification to the frame. Likewise, to refit old model lockwork requires no modification.

Remember, the old model is a five-shooter. It is carried with an empty chamber under the hammer.
David Bradshaw

[parallaxbill]

The ultimate negative on the TB conversions was a poor trigger pull and a big ol' drag line on the cylinder.
I admire your desire to convert one back to a 5 shooter. Hopefully, your trigger pull will be nice.

[contender]

As noted above,, the Ruger OM is a very easy to work on revolver. If you have a manual (a repro copy available from Ruger) it has invaluable info on the inner works & disassembly etc.

[treborsnave]

And done. Came apart and went together surprisingly easy once I got the cylinder latch spring oriented correctly. Trigger pull is about 1 lb 9 oz. I put the Belt Mountain pin back in just because.

[contender]

Ok,, all together now; "We told ya so,,, we told ya so,,,!"


Seriously,,, they are fairly easy to work on.