In 1976 I bought a blue 3 1/2" M27 and a 6 1/2" .44 Special 1950 target barrel. I took the package to Walker Arms in Selma AL and had them re-chamber the cylinder & install the barrel. They were also supposed to cut the barrel to 5", but that didn't get done until 2004-5, when I had David Clements do it. It was my LE duty gun for several years.

It is a great shooter and the cartridge handgun I have had the longest. I have never regretted having it built. I have had a M28 converted to .44 Special, as well as two Old Model .357 Ruger Blackhawks.

If you can find a factory .44 Special, that is usually the cheaper way to go. If not, do the conversion.

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