|
|
 |
01-30-2008, 11:46 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Farrrrrrrrrr West
Posts: 1,449
Likes: 1,055
Liked 597 Times in 282 Posts
|
|
As I have realized the three and a half inch
barrel on an N frame is to my eye the best
looking revolver made,I have some questions
for the people with deeper knowledge.
What models and calibers other than .357
are available?
I would like a .45acp,am I dreaming?
Thank You
__________________
I Love This Site
|
01-30-2008, 11:46 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Farrrrrrrrrr West
Posts: 1,449
Likes: 1,055
Liked 597 Times in 282 Posts
|
|
As I have realized the three and a half inch
barrel on an N frame is to my eye the best
looking revolver made,I have some questions
for the people with deeper knowledge.
What models and calibers other than .357
are available?
I would like a .45acp,am I dreaming?
Thank You
__________________
I Love This Site
|
01-31-2008, 04:41 AM
|
 |
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 1,079
Likes: 1,702
Liked 735 Times in 271 Posts
|
|
The .357 was the only model S&W made with the 3 1/2 inch barrel. There have been other N frame models made with a 3 inch including .44s and .45 (auto and LC) models...
__________________
John
S&WCA Life Member
|
01-31-2008, 05:17 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains
Posts: 1,369
Likes: 631
Liked 109 Times in 52 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally posted by lawandorder:
and then some owners just made their own........... <IMG
|
Are those modified SAA grips? WOW that is a cool revolver.
__________________
Formerly know as Lucky Derby
|
01-31-2008, 07:46 PM
|
|
|
Ld it has a real unusual fabricated grip adapter that allows the SAA style grips to fit. It is a fun & accurate shooter.
|
01-31-2008, 08:02 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Winston-Salem NC
Posts: 1,447
Likes: 3
Liked 205 Times in 83 Posts
|
|
__________________
M.J.Hanna
|
02-01-2008, 10:25 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Farrrrrrrrrr West
Posts: 1,449
Likes: 1,055
Liked 597 Times in 282 Posts
|
|
The 25 is very fine.That may be the way to go
if I want a compromise.
I like the modified 31/2,looks very good,but
the cost to modify a 4-6 inch 25 and have it come out right is an open question.
As always, thank you for your replys and
suggestions.
__________________
I Love This Site
|
09-14-2008, 04:46 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,916
Likes: 3,523
Liked 6,744 Times in 2,626 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally posted by lawandorder:
and then some owners just made their own........... <IMG
|
Forget the grips for a moment - How was your visit with Skeeter, assuming that is you in the picture?
|
09-14-2008, 07:25 PM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Monroeville, Ohio,USA
Posts: 2,995
Likes: 859
Liked 6,278 Times in 1,570 Posts
|
|
Hey gaucho
Here are a few of the 3" N frames made in the last few years! The only 3 1/2" N frames made were the Mod 27.
jcelect
|
09-14-2008, 07:26 PM
|
|
|
It was definitly a highlite of my guns and shooting life. I have been a big fan of his since I first read one of his stories,
Had to drive a couple hours out of the way a few years ago so I could see Tierra Blanca creek and Deaf Smith County.My wife had a hard time understanding that side trip.
By the way his son Bart, a great writer & a Southwestern peace officer like his Dad, just might be on the forum occasionaly.
|
09-14-2008, 08:16 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Farrrrrrrrrr West
Posts: 1,449
Likes: 1,055
Liked 597 Times in 282 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally posted by jcelect:
Hey gaucho
Here are a few of the 3" N frames made in the last few years! The only 3 1/2" N frames made were the Mod 27.
jcelect
|
Fine collection.
I have a 3"629 Lew Horten.Could not resist an
N frame snubbie.Since my original post I purchased a recent 3" 25 LH from a member here.
Very nice.
Also just found and bought a Jovino in .45acp.
Still waiting to recieve,only saw one picture.
I little while ago there was a thread with
a very rare factory 29 with a round butt and
a 31/4" barrel.Without a doubt one of the finest
looking handguns I've seen.
I found it.
use find----"N frame snubbies".Well worth a look.
__________________
I Love This Site
|
09-14-2008, 09:07 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Idaho
Posts: 244
Likes: 80
Liked 242 Times in 56 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally posted by gaucho1:
As I have realized the three and a half inch
barrel on an N frame is to my eye the best
looking revolver made,I have some questions
for the people with deeper knowledge.
What models and calibers other than .357
are available?
I would like a .45acp,am I dreaming?
Thank You
|
Greetings Sir,
I wholeheartedly agree with you taste in revolvers!
How about one in .45 Colt?
Find yourself a 38/44 Heavy Duty and call Hamilton Bowen and he can set you up with one of your very own.
Best,
Michael
__________________
N-Frame-itis THERE IS NO CURE!
|
09-14-2008, 09:10 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Idaho
Posts: 244
Likes: 80
Liked 242 Times in 56 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally posted by lawandorder:
and then some owners just made their own........... <IMG
|
Thanks for posting that picture!
What will you take in trade?!
On a more serious note, your gun was partial inspiration for my Bowen custom.
Long time no hear, hope you are well.
Best,
Michael
__________________
N-Frame-itis THERE IS NO CURE!
|
09-14-2008, 09:14 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cedaredge Co.
Posts: 2,299
Likes: 11
Liked 2,765 Times in 985 Posts
|
|
Michael,
I have seen it before but that is just one COOL revolver!
T
|
09-14-2008, 09:56 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Farrrrrrrrrr West
Posts: 1,449
Likes: 1,055
Liked 597 Times in 282 Posts
|
|
Wow
Fine fine beautys.
Will I be okay with one kidney when I get
my Bowen?
Super nice.
__________________
I Love This Site
|
09-14-2008, 09:59 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Idaho
Posts: 244
Likes: 80
Liked 242 Times in 56 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally posted by gaucho1:
Wow
Fine fine beautys.
Will I be okay with one kidney when I get
my Bowen?
Super nice.
|
LOL!!!
Trust me, when your N-Frame-itis reaches stage 11, you'll be fine with one kidney, one testicle, and being in the doghouse with the wife. Once you get to have Ham Bowen build you a gun, you won't blink twice at much.
What part of the Farrrrrrr West are you in?
Best,
Michael
__________________
N-Frame-itis THERE IS NO CURE!
|
09-14-2008, 10:01 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Farrrrrrrrrr West
Posts: 1,449
Likes: 1,055
Liked 597 Times in 282 Posts
|
|
Two thousand miles further than your thinking.
No Snow
Coconuts
__________________
I Love This Site
|
09-15-2008, 05:20 AM
|
|
|
Hey Michael thank you for showing us your HB masterpiece. Doing pretty well for an old fart.
You have first refusal if (when) I ever decide to part with the S&W SAA .44. Roy thinks it went to Houston PD via Oshman's.Best to you and yours! Tony
|
11-09-2008, 05:23 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NC
Posts: 30,822
Likes: 58,087
Liked 53,119 Times in 16,569 Posts
|
|
Verrrry nice. What length was the original barrel? How long was the turnaround time?
Mike
SWCA 1975
__________________
Sure you did
|
|
|
Tags
|
45acp, 629, bowen, colt, jovino, masterpiece, model 25, n-frame, round butt, saa, skeeter  |
Posting Rules
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
