Post by AxeHandle on Aug 28, 2010 7:56:31 GMT -5
You guys see the custom 357 max cylinder that John Gallager posted on GB? www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=186497478 I put in a cursory bid, so I'd remember to go back and look, all the while figuring you custom phreaks would snatch it from my grasp... Next thing I know the bidding is closed and it is mine! 
Here is John's description from GB
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These are 357 Maximum cylinders that have been reduced in length to the maximum length that will fit in a Ruger New Model Blackhawk or Bisley frame.The forward boss or bearing surface has been left long so that the end float can be fit for each specific frame. They are used to make custom long cylinder 41, 44, and 45 cylinders to use heavyweight bullets that will exceed standard length such as the Garret Super Hammerhead loads. The cylinder will need to be chambered to whatever caliber you are building which gives you the opportunity to get tight and correct chamber tolerances. The barrel shank is cut back until the cylinder will drop in and the cylinder gap is set at this time. This requires installation by a competent gunsmith. The cylinders were faced off on CNC equipment, they are refinished and the front edge is beveled.
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I have a NM 45 Colt BH sitting in the safe that I got from a forum buddy a few years back... Came to me with a dragoon SBH GF in place. Had a SBH cylinder waiting for it to make a tight chamber 45 Colt but now I'm not so sure... This cylinder gives me new ideas ... Maybe a custom barrel.. Bowen rear sight, patridge front, free spin pawl, steel EJRH.... John's exquisite action job... ;D
Here is John's description from GB=====================
These are 357 Maximum cylinders that have been reduced in length to the maximum length that will fit in a Ruger New Model Blackhawk or Bisley frame.The forward boss or bearing surface has been left long so that the end float can be fit for each specific frame. They are used to make custom long cylinder 41, 44, and 45 cylinders to use heavyweight bullets that will exceed standard length such as the Garret Super Hammerhead loads. The cylinder will need to be chambered to whatever caliber you are building which gives you the opportunity to get tight and correct chamber tolerances. The barrel shank is cut back until the cylinder will drop in and the cylinder gap is set at this time. This requires installation by a competent gunsmith. The cylinders were faced off on CNC equipment, they are refinished and the front edge is beveled.
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I have a NM 45 Colt BH sitting in the safe that I got from a forum buddy a few years back... Came to me with a dragoon SBH GF in place. Had a SBH cylinder waiting for it to make a tight chamber 45 Colt but now I'm not so sure... This cylinder gives me new ideas ... Maybe a custom barrel.. Bowen rear sight, patridge front, free spin pawl, steel EJRH.... John's exquisite action job... ;D
Kings6 gave me the one that is going in my 1.4 Forty One... It came from John too..