I say do it if you want.
I bought a 1917 without the original barrel. It came with another barrel that was loose had a poor finish and bore. Picked up a 45 caliper 1950 barrel and spent some time with it in my shop.

3 1/2", bobbed hammer, cambered chambers, to save the LERK the shroud got relieved and is open at knob location on back side, model 28 rear sight. Front sight milled from a block of steel and silver soldered on (also has a key on sight base and slot on barrel) Grip is now smaller on base than a K frame. Serial number is original, moved it, but never completely detached it in doing so.



I call it my 45 Combat Masterpiece