Revolver barrel shortening??? 6 inches to 4.2 inches
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Biggunners
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Buy the new one
It can be done. The question then comes down to, can it be done economically. My guess would be no. Unless the smith has a 4.2 in a drawer and offers a swap + install charge you'd be better off putting up a wtt in EE or a wtb then sell yours.
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I'm thinkin' the same thing guys. Might be better to sell your 6 and look around for a 4.2.
Well since S&W doesn't list a 4.2 inch version of the 586 I'd say your search is destined to fail.
Why does it have to be a 586? The others are right that it would be cheaper to sell what you have and then buy a 4.2 gun of some sort.
In your other thread you say you can't find a revolver you want. So do you have a gun already or are you considering buying a 586 and having it shortened right away? If you don't have a gun yet then I'd suggest you simply get over your distaste for stainless and buy a 4.2" 686 and call it all good.
If you have the sort of good taste for blued guns that I have and simply can't live with that "silvery stuff" then you're likely looking at $250'ish to have the barrel shortened and a new front sight put on. The key is to find a smith that is also a machinist instead of just a parts technician.
Why does it have to be a 586? The others are right that it would be cheaper to sell what you have and then buy a 4.2 gun of some sort.
In your other thread you say you can't find a revolver you want. So do you have a gun already or are you considering buying a 586 and having it shortened right away? If you don't have a gun yet then I'd suggest you simply get over your distaste for stainless and buy a 4.2" 686 and call it all good.
If you have the sort of good taste for blued guns that I have and simply can't live with that "silvery stuff" then you're likely looking at $250'ish to have the barrel shortened and a new front sight put on. The key is to find a smith that is also a machinist instead of just a parts technician.
Well, I just don't get that same feeling looking at a silver 586 as I do with a blued version. I've found a gunsmith in BC (Murray Charlton), who have done this kind of work. I'm looking at forking about $500 for having the barrel shortened, sights installed, and re-blued (if required).
That's what I want.
I understand your want to cut you 586 to 4.2", these older non MIM part S&W's are worth the effort to get what you want!
I bought a model 19 S&W 6"er that I am going to send out to get the barell cut to 4.2", and converted from 357 to 9mm with moon clips.
It far better to pay a little more to get what you want , then buy something you will never be happy with! That's my theory
Will let you know how this works out, sending it to Bumbble Bee Machine shop.
Sometimes you got to put the $$$ to get exactly what you want
Cheers Dale Z!
I bought a model 19 S&W 6"er that I am going to send out to get the barell cut to 4.2", and converted from 357 to 9mm with moon clips.
It far better to pay a little more to get what you want , then buy something you will never be happy with! That's my theory
Will let you know how this works out, sending it to Bumbble Bee Machine shop.
Sometimes you got to put the $$$ to get exactly what you want
Cheers Dale Z!
Lobster_pot
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Bud I know it sucks. There's a ton of 4" revolvers I want. I know where there's TWO 4" colt pythons I could get for $300-$400. Some nights I cry myself to sleep knowing that. Lol just kidding.....
I have never seen a 4.2" 586. Don't think there's such a thing. 629 4.2" and 686 4.2" both stainless. There's those new ones at rusty woods the alpha project or something. That are blued and you can get those in 4.5". I know it's not a Smith but you can get one for a little more than it would cost to shorten the barrel on the 586.
I'm with you I like blued way better than stainless. My advice, go for it! Get MDCharlton to do the work and you will never regret it. Here's a picture of my M19 that I had Murray do some work to. It started out as a 6" and is now 108mm. If you're going to send it to Murray just make sure you get everything done that you want done and put a lot of thought into it before you send it off.
Lobster_pot
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^^^ that is sweet!!
I do have one .... Im very lucky to get it .... one of only a few that came in to the country ...it was during a Canadian S&W gun show, shortly after the U.S. Shot Show were they were reviled...... My local dealer took it on the spot, and made a order for a heap load more .
Shortly after when they called to inquire about them they were told that production was discontinued...........never even to start....
so other than mine and maby a few others they don't exsist....sorry .
Shortly after when they called to inquire about them they were told that production was discontinued...........never even to start....
so other than mine and maby a few others they don't exsist....sorry .
I knew a girl like you once a long time ago. You forgot to add the " Eat your heart out" at the end of the quote......
