Ruger No.1 specific smith

[sigarms226]

Is anyone aware of any Smith's in Canada the specialize in the Ruger No.1? My brain has been making up some twisted ideas now that seeding is for the most part done.

Here is what I'm thinking, much more svelte stocks, very light contour barrel and maybe some trigger work. Is there anyway to rid the system of he quarter rib? I only feel that's overly useful for express sights. I'd like to put a No 1 on a diet of sorts and chamber it in something more... European.
Is this trying to make a race horse out of a plow horse? Should I just accept the No 1 for what it is and find someone who has a K3 or K95 instead?

Thanks

 

[Ashcroft]

Gary Flach on CGN has done some very nice no1 customs and he is very talented. Another with the same pedigree is Ralf Martini.

 

[sigarms226]

Gary Flach on CGN has done some very nice no1 customs and he is very talented. Another with the same pedigree is Ralf Martini.

Ralph was about the only one that sprung to mind when I first started pondering this.

 

[bearhunter]

Why not just pick up a No3???

It's already got all the features you're looking for and would be cheaper in the end.

 

[sigarms226]

No.3 would yes, minus chambering choice so I'd still be hunting for a barrel. Never thought of the No.3 off the bat. I've never really seen them come up for sale all that often. Again not that I was looking.

 

[357Maximum]

Bill Leeper

 

[bearhunter]

No.3 would yes, minus chambering choice so I'd still be hunting for a barrel. Never thought of the No.3 off the bat. I've never really seen them come up for sale all that often. Again not that I was looking.

Not if your choice of cartridge is the same caliber and has the same case head diameter. Then all you would be looking for is some on to set back the shoulder on the tenon, cut to length and a reamer to cut the new chamber.

I've seen No3 Rugers chambered in everything from 17 Remington to 45/70