Hello, I have a few questions about a model 12 that just came into a friends gun store. with what appears to be a slightly bulged barrel. (I think it was a 12-2, but I can't remember right now) It has a square butt frame and a 4" slim tapered barrel, the gun has some finish wear, but was still nice & tight.

Are the threads on the barrel the same as other K frames ? can I use a barrel off a Model 10 ? Are the alloy frames difficult to remove the barrels from ? (more so than a steel frame ?)

Thanks in advance for the help !

Consider test firing the Model 12 prior to installing a replacement barrel.
A bulged barrel. The weapon's accuracy might not be affected.

The threads are the same. Barrel removal on an alloy frame is a stinker job.
The frame is prone to twisting, so proper gigs have to be used.
I would shoot the gun first. Sometimes a bulge does not affect point of aim or groups. Go shoot it first. Nice carry gun. No diet of hot food. Best

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Shoot it and tell us what happens.

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Best to fire before buying. If you can't, probably shouldn't buy. If you do buy without firing, $200 OTD absolute tops, better $150. If it shoots ok, let your conscience be your guide, but remember that YOU won't be able to sell it so easily with a bulged barrel.

Check the bottom of the frame where the barrel screws in for a crack. A crack is not a fixable problem.