model 28 conversion to 44 spcl

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doing some research on the internet. i understand that some people have aquired model 28 smith and wesson revolvers and had them chambered to 44 special. how much do you think such a project would cost? are model 28s hard to find?

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The Model 28 is an N frame .357 mag, so it would require a new barrel, and a cylinder replacement to work in .44 cal.

It would probably be more economical to purchase the Model 29 in .44 instead.
 
smgcon said:
The Model 28 is an N frame .357 mag, so it would require a new barrel, and a cylinder replacement to work in .44 cal.

It would probably be more economical to purchase the Model 29 in .44 instead.
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Yeah, then you get the best of both worlds with a Model 29. You can shoot .44 Specials, load down .44 Magnum cases or use full house .44 Mag loads in it. If you get a S&W Model 28 just keep it in .357... you can use .38 Specials, load down .357 Magnum cases or use full house .357 Magnum loads... :p
 
yeah, just read that a lot of people preferred the 28 conversion as it was supposed to be lighter and apparently had a nicer balance than the 29. also, guess it would be a little unique. would like a model 24, but i guess the 28 conversion will be as close as i'll ever come to seeing one.
 
I've got a 28 in .357 and I'm keeping it that way, wife shoots it using 125grn .38 specials, and I'm working up some .357 180grn loads using Win 231.

I think that I would rather buy another revolver then go through the cost and wait for the conversion, but its your choice.
 
kbg77 said:
yeah, just read that a lot of people preferred the 28 conversion as it was supposed to be lighter and apparently had a nicer balance than the 29. also, guess it would be a little unique. would like a model 24, but i guess the 28 conversion will be as close as i'll ever come to seeing one.
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Wha...??? The Models 27 and 28 and the Model 29 are the same N-frame gun except the Model 29 is bored out to .44 - they both balance and handle the same and have the same underlug design...???

You sure you don't have your models mixed up!?

Buying a 29 would be THE SAME as what you describe...
 
woodchopper said:
I've got a 28 in .357 and I'm keeping it that way, wife shoots it using 125grn .38 specials, and I'm working up some .357 180grn loads using Win 231.

I think that I would rather buy another revolver then go through the cost and wait for the conversion, but its your choice.
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Try using some H4227 or H110 for your magnum shooting needs. If you use 231 you have to use too much powder to get to magnum pressures IMHO - way more economical to use one of these other varieties.
 
I checked with a friend that had this conversion done years ago. He said the barrel had to be changed and the cylinder bored out. As I remember this conversion worked well. Regards, Richard :D
 
Claven2 said:
kbg77 said:
yeah, just read that a lot of people preferred the 28 conversion as it was supposed to be lighter and apparently had a nicer balance than the 29. also, guess it would be a little unique. would like a model 24, but i guess the 28 conversion will be as close as i'll ever come to seeing one.
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Wha...??? The Models 27 and 28 and the Model 29 are the same N-frame gun except the Model 29 is bored out to .44 - they both balance and handle the same and have the same underlug design...???

You sure you don't have your models mixed up!?

Buying a 29 would be THE SAME as what you describe...
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Not really Claven, different barrel thicknesses and tapers, changes the weight and balance of the gun considerably (lighter in the 44 Special, and the 27 and 28). As for the cost of the conversion, $300 would about cover the parts, but you'd still need to pay for labour unless you do it yourself. - dan
 
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