What to do with 1976 .357 NM

[AxeHandle]

Lee says... "256 Win Mag is another nice option:"
nobearsyet asks... "Nice gun, is that in fact a 256?"
Lee responded with.."It is a 256 Win Mag....I built it earlier this year."

What Lee really meant!

"Took the trash out one day and had a few minutes before the coffee was ready so I built it real quick"

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Lee Martin]

I wish it were that easy.....

-Lee
www.singleactions.com

[nobearsyet]

I'm sure if it was everybody would be doing it, and saving a boatload of cash in the process

[the priest]

saw an original, low serial number, .256 factory job being sold for about $2,500 today.

[Frank V]

I'd leave it alone. I traded a 200ty year Ruger #3 one time & have been sorry every since. Frank

[Aggie01]

May 29, 2009 16:29:46 GMT -5 nobearsyet said:

I'm sure if it was everybody would be doing it, and saving a boatload of cash in the process

I can afford to send a LOT of pieces off for the half million in equipment some of these guys have.

I built a set of grips for myself once, and based on how long it took me and what my time is worth at work, the grips cost about $400 and looked like hell. You can infer from that that I either have a good job, or can't make grips worth a damn, I don't care.
But, on the other hand, I WAS going to drink all that beer anyway, might as well have been busy.

I had a huge smile on my face when I saw Lee's in process pic (44 special project thread)with the Miller High Life in it.
"Installation lubrication" is what I used to call it back when I was installing car audio on the side.

[boxhead]

I'd sell it and buy a 4 5/8 Ruger BH in 45 Colt.

[kooz]

May 29, 2009 18:14:06 GMT -5 boxhead said:

I'd sell it and buy a 4 5/8 Ruger BH in 45 Colt.

Probably the best idea yet.

[TXTad]

May 29, 2009 18:14:06 GMT -5 boxhead said:

I'd sell it and buy a 4 5/8 Ruger BH in 45 Colt.

I've already got one of those. I've got the following Ruger SAs:

• .45 Colt Bisley Hunter 5.5"
  
• .44 Mag SBH 4-5/8"
  
• .44 Spl Lipsey's 5.5"
  
• .45 Colt Vaquero 7.5"
  
• .45 Colt bright stainless Vaquero 5.5"
  
• .45 Colt/.45 Auto bright stainless Vaquero convertible 5.5"
  
• .38-40/.40 S&W bright stainless Vaquero convertible 5.5"
  
• .32 H&R Mag Single-Six Vaquero 5.5"
  
• .357 Mag BH 1976 6.5"
  

The funny thing is I really prefer a 4-5/8" barrel, but I've only got one like that. I had a stainless 4-5/8" .357 NMBH once and sold it because one chamber was rough and would hang onto brass. I kick myself daily over that.

[rep1954]

Txtad, After seeing your list and if that 357 wasnt on it that would be the one I would be looking for. I guess if you have to do something because of an itch I would just add another cylinder rechambered for 356 GNR and leave the 6 1/2" tube. I myself wouldnt mess with the Bain and Davis until I got into 10" barrels. That and the 356 GNR just works better in revolvers all around.

[Aggie01]

You might think about selling it, and getting a 357 anniversary model. 4 5/8" barrel, and the small frame better suited to the .357.

[nobearsyet]

I don't know so much about the Bain and Davis not working well in sixguns, I have had my hadnds on plenty that shot well, but yes, you're best bet would in fact probably be some sort of multiple chamber/multiple cartridge convertible revolver, and you can still shoot 357/38 in a pinch with the extra factory cylinder

[Tx Gun Runner]

Lee I know you have both the 357 Max and the 357 B&D , and they are 2 peas in a pod . Which is your favorite and why . I had the B&D in a TC and it loved the 180 rifle bullets . I have a MAX now . I've kicking the idea around about making a B&D for years .

[nobearsyet]

I determined a few days ago that when my 44Special Vaqueri gets done that the 357 barrel on the Vaquero now is going to get used for a B&D conversion someday, after I get through some of the other projects in line first

[ruger1280]

Another option;

.356 GNR (This one is my converted Liberty Model)



.41 Mag necked down to .357. Shoots great, hits hard and is accurate. You can duplicate .357 Max ballistics in a standard sized revolver.

Dave