S&W 329 Barrel Questions

[Yamahawarrior89]

Hello,

I've been thinking about using a 329 as a donor and converting it to 45 Colt.

They use 2 piece barrels, I think someone could turn a new barrel and re-chamber the cylinder.

My question is, how is the 2 piece barrel tightened?

 

[colt_saa]

Why would you not simply put a existing one piece barrel on the 329 frame?

If you are looking for a snubby, I believe the 2" barrels are still availble from Numerich

 

[Yamahawarrior89]

Why would you not simply put a existing one piece barrel on the 329 frame?

If you are looking for a snubby, I believe the 2" barrels are still availble from Numerich

I really want a 329 PD but in 45 Colt. I already have a Model 25 Mountain Gun, but a 25oz 45 Colt with a 4" Barrel sounds amazing.

 

[Protocall_Design]

I think on that one the barrel is tightened by a T handle plug that exactly fits the rifling. If making a new barrel, I would put holes in the front of the barrel for a pin spanner, hex in front of the shroud, nut on the front end, or some other way to tighten it without touching the rifling. It doesn't have to be exactly the same as the original when you're making your own.

With the nut on the front option (like Dan Wesson), you can adjust the cylinder gap independently of tightening the barrel.

 

[Yamahawarrior89]

I think on that one the barrel is tightened by a T handle plug that exactly fits the rifling. If making a new barrel, I would put holes in the front of the barrel for a pin spanner, hex in front of the shroud, nut on the front end, or some other way to tighten it without touching the rifling. It doesn't have to be exactly the same as the original when you're making your own.

With the nut on the front option (like Dan Wesson), you can adjust the cylinder gap independently of tightening the barrel.

I think they use the rifling too since there are no provisions to tighten the barrel like you mentioned. I thought about drilling holes in the front for a spanner wrench, but your idea of having a nut like the Dan Wesson is a great idea for setting the cylinder gap.

Could use a 325 Thunder Ranch and just replace the cylinder and trim and re-cut the barrel throat.

 

[Yamahawarrior89]

Found this

 

[Protocall_Design]

That looks like it.