This subject has probably been discussed over and over, but I can't seem to find a thread about that topic, thanks to the marvellous search function. So, feel free to redirect me and delete this thread if needed.
I'm planning to have my 6" 629-3 Smith&Wesson cut down to 4.25" (a few milimeters above the rectricted-prohib limit), to add a unique look to it, since it's not really useful for any kind of competition that I do, it's more like my 'fun gun'.
I can't remember which kind of barrel cutting is legal and which isn't (non-restricted to restricted, restricted to restricted, etc). So I was wondering if the operation I'm planning to do is legal or not.
Also, i was wondering how tough is it for a gunsmith to cut down a barrel and make it look factory produced (recrowned muzzle, relocated front sight, etc.), and what kind of of money I should be prepared to put down for this work (roughly, like in the 100$ range or 500 or 1000...)
Any info or advice will be greatly appreciated.
I'm planning to have my 6" 629-3 Smith&Wesson cut down to 4.25" (a few milimeters above the rectricted-prohib limit), to add a unique look to it, since it's not really useful for any kind of competition that I do, it's more like my 'fun gun'.
I can't remember which kind of barrel cutting is legal and which isn't (non-restricted to restricted, restricted to restricted, etc). So I was wondering if the operation I'm planning to do is legal or not.
Also, i was wondering how tough is it for a gunsmith to cut down a barrel and make it look factory produced (recrowned muzzle, relocated front sight, etc.), and what kind of of money I should be prepared to put down for this work (roughly, like in the 100$ range or 500 or 1000...)
Any info or advice will be greatly appreciated.
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