model 15 barrel on a model 14

elpac3 · #1 04-25-2018, 11:14 AM

Just received an old K38 5 screw with a bulged barrel. Bulge is close to the frame so shortening the barrel is really not an option.

Any issues with finding a model 15 barrel and having a gunsmith fit it to the frame?

Thinking this might fit the bill for a stock .38 revolver for IDPA

murphydog · #2 04-25-2018, 11:18 AM

If you will have a tapered model 15 (Combat Masterpiece) barrel put on a model 14 (K-38 Masterpiece) frame, it will fit but the forward upper frame contour will not match up.

elpac3 · #3 04-25-2018, 11:30 AM

any good suggestions?

murphydog · #4 04-25-2018, 12:05 PM

A K-38/model 14 6” barrel

. Should be easy to find another and have it installed, unless you need a 4”; in this case a later model 15 (-5 and later) version will match up.

elpac3 · #5 04-25-2018, 12:34 PM

Great info - thanks. That is what I was looking for.

The gun really has no collector value as the previous owner scribed an operation I.D. number on the side of the frame. I am more interested in getting 4" .38 for competition shooting. Already have a nice 14-3 set-up with a bomar rib for a PPC gun.