Posted: 3/10/2007 5:48:58 PM EDT
I d like to have my Colt Cowboy and Vaquero , both 5.5 inches cut back to the ejection rod at 4 5/8ths.looks mu ch handier!
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You can have the barrel shortened, but it's gonna COST. First the barrel has to be cut off and re-crowned. Then a new front sight has to be installed, and this calls for slotting the barrel, silver soldering the new sight in, THEN the barrel has to be re-blued since the red heat of silver brazing will destroy the blue. To re-blue the barrel, it will have to be removed from the frame, which means it has to be re-fitted to the frame, which is also expensive. Bottom line: Unless you opt for a "Billy Bob" quickie job that will look like crap, you're going to drop some money. |
well it would have been nice to know that sooner. so. you got a good deal. how good is it now? now that you know you want a shorter barrel? you bought it and its now yours. Have fun with your purchase. dont worry about the shorter barrel. Like i said before, If you really want one, then youre going to have to pay either way. |
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Can a new barrel be installed? I looked at the option of shortening a Model 13 and finally found it easier to get another revolver, but that is another type of revolver. I think it would be easier to have a smith change the barrel than finding one who can cut and crown it. Good luck, post pics when you get er done. R/ Mike VA Beach |