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BIG Bore snubbies...The odd balls
Went to the range today to try out a .41 mag I picked up.
Ever since joining the Forum, and getting into N Frames, I have gravitated to the snub noses such as the Jovino's but also to the creations of other gunsmiths.
So today, I took a few to the range.
Here is the 657, round butted to K frame, installed 3" factory barrel, with the top strap milled smooth and finished with gunkote.
Before putting on the rubber grips, I had some wood ones on, and that was not fun shooting.
here it is with my 25-5 LC
also my 25-2 with the biggest ports I have ever seen
and my hard chrome 25-2 with a 3.35 barrel
and a 625 cut down to 3.5" with fibre optic sight
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08-06-2016, 10:20 PM
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Those look like a day of fun at the range!
Thanks for sharing.
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08-06-2016, 10:39 PM
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Nice guns.I really like big bore snubbys .I need to learn how to post pictures.
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The m58 / 4" barrel in 41 magnum is probably as small of a barrel length as I'll go today. The 2 3/4" 357 snubbie is enough to handle with stout loads I guess I'm getting older now. If I was younger, they are purdy though.
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08-07-2016, 07:32 AM
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Ah, big-bore snubbies... some of my favorites. Nice accumulation you have. Thanks for posting.
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08-07-2016, 11:09 AM
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RDRbill: Do you know who did your 25-5? Where is the new locking pin located: mounted on the barrel shroud or on the crane/yoke? Thanks. Randy
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My only big bore is a 325 NG Night Guard .45ACP. Very nice carry gun though it does buck a little.
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I like non-odd ball big bore snubbies:
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All are very nice. The only ones I have in this category are my 25-14 in 45ACP.
An my 610-2 in 10mm
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100 year old 45. T'ain't purty but it shoots.
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Iggy, taint ugly neethuh!!! I like it!
I'm a .38/.357 fan as a rule (I admit to owning other calibers!) so my snubs are all in that category but the ones the OP shows are all business and very impressive. 
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If you wanna talk odd balls, this one is about as odd as they get. 
Model 28 frame
Model 25-2 barrel cut down to 3"
Model 25-5 cylinder
All put together to create a .45 Colt belly gun. 
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100 year old 45. T'ain't purty but it shoots. |
Kinda stuff I like too. I need to get to taking pics I guess.
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3.3" barrel on an N frame the perfect length. Nice guns gents! Love that 45 Colt Grey Fox!
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.45 ACP businessman's snubby. Everything you need - nothing you don't.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachm...1&d=1471058155
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Does this qualify? A Model 28 converted to .45 Colt and round-butted, 3 3/4" barrel...
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While three of the four may not be odd balls, they are also not seen every day.
Top left: 629-3 Lew Horton
Top right: 629-6 Camfour
Bottom left: 25-2 Jovino
Bottom right (just happened to be in the photo)
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Quote:
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While three of the four may not be odd balls, they are also not seen every day.
Top left: 629-3 Lew Horton
Top right: 629-6 Camfour
Bottom left: 25-2 Jovino
Bottom right (just happened to be in the photo)
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Nice Bill. See you in Gso.
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Nice Bill. See you in Gso.
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