Thread: Model 28-2 is transitioning to a 44spl
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Old 09-08-2023, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by raljr1 View Post
Looking at the replacement barrel, it looks like the front sight base is forged. How will they accomplish shortening it? Will they have to mill off the base and replace it? It looks like cutting an inch off the length would not leave enough base for the sight? Curious to know, not questioning wanting to do it.
This is a Model 25-2 that was shortened to 4 1/4”. The base was reattached but I will have to see if pinned or some other method.



This is how the front sight on a Model 1917 had the front sight reattached after the barrel was cut to 4”.



There are other methods.

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