Mag-Na-Port Customs...Update 08/30/2010 (post 30)

primetime · May 10, 2010

Years ago, back in the 70's Mag-na-Port did a conversion on the Charter arms Bulldog called the "Backpacker". This was a shortened barrel, bobbed hammer, trigger job, dull SS type finish etc. and I always thought it was a great idea for a belly gun...
Boy your post sure brought back the memories. Great pics! thanks for posting. Very nice piece...

Snowbandit · May 10, 2010

NZshooter said:
Umm, can't you request that they just don't do the ports? I've got a couple I'm gonna drop off to 'em.

I'm pretty sure they will do the work without the ports and I would highly recommend them. The action job they did for me on an N-frame was wonderful.

Zebulon · May 10, 2010

I don't care for ports on short barrels....Here's one of a few they've done for me without porting.....Zebulon

kennyb · May 11, 2010

Zebulon said:
I don't care for ports on short barrels....Here's one of a few they've done for me without porting.....Zebulon

now THATS a prop rod!!love it!!

jimbo-indy · May 12, 2010

They do great work. As long as we are showing MagNaPort's work, here's my Super Blackhawk:

bubbajoe45 · May 12, 2010

Wasn't that Bulldog the giveaway Gun of the Month a while back in Guns magazine? or was it Amer. Handgunner? Did you win it? (I'm glad somebody is winning those danged things - I've been entering for years and never won squat)

whitecoyote · May 12, 2010

bubbajoe45 said:
Wasn't that Bulldog the giveaway Gun of the Month a while back in Guns magazine? or was it Amer. Handgunner? Did you win it? (I'm glad somebody is winning those danged things - I've been entering for years and never won squat)

I wish I won it. Just had it built.

bubbajoe45 · May 12, 2010

hmmmm. maybe the GOM contest influenced you in some subconscious way? Anyways, nice piece; I sure do miss my Pug. In fact, next my 'list' is a 296 to replace it with (might get another Pug also - they're inexpensive)

I just had the ports put in this 29-4 back in the early 90s (no other work). As I recall, it was $65.

Zebulon · Aug 4, 2010

Snowbandit said:
I've had several guns customized by some pretty well known outfits over the years and have to give Mag-Na-Port it's due. They do premium work without a doubt. I wouldn't hesitate one second in giving them another project if they would just leave off the DAMNED ports.

Snowbandit....Mag-Na-Port ONLY ports customer guns when the customer specifies porting. I love the work of Mag-Na-Port but prefer my Snubs unported...Some guys who prefer longer barrels seem to benefit from the recoil/muzzle rising benefits of the ports. Just to clarify...Porting is NOT required from Mag-Na-Port....Zebulon

whitecoyote · Aug 30, 2010

Just received this S&W 657-4 back from Mag-Na-Port.
Mag-Na-Port converted it to a Mini-Combat Magnum, with 2.5" barrel.

sheriffoconee · Aug 30, 2010

That's a sweet 657-4. Threads like this cause my banker to lock his doors early.
REALLY nice revolver....

ko41 · Aug 30, 2010

whitecoyote said:
Just received this S&W 657-4 back from Mag-Na-Port.
Mag-Na-Port converted it to a Mini-Combat Magnum, with 2.5" barrel.

KO like.

Mmmm

Don K. · Sep 1, 2010

Now that's what I'm talkin' bout! You have some awsome fighting revolvers WC. That is one handsome N-frame. Mag Na Port mini-combats look great, and I can only imagine how they feel and shoot. Many, many congrats on your your fine customs. Are you going to shoot/carry them? [My ported snubs make a mess when shooting lead. (lead, lube, powder residue etc.) I've been thinking of brushing on a little Kroil or maybe alox on the site area before shooting sessions to see if cleanup would be any easier.] Anyway, beautiful roscoe and thanks for sharing. Tell us what the attractive artist is doing for you.

whitecoyote · Sep 1, 2010

Don K. said:
Now that's what I'm talkin' bout! You have some awsome fighting revolvers WC. That is one handsome N-frame. Mag Na Port mini-combats look great, and I can only imagine how they feel and shoot. Many, many congrats on your your fine customs. Are you going to shoot/carry them?
Tell us what the attractive artist is doing for you.

Thanks for the acolades.
Yes, I'll shoot & carry it. I took the 657 to the range yesterday. It was shooting low, so I took it back to Mag-Na-Port. They took some off the front sight. I'll check it out again next week.
The "attractive artist" is just an app I downloaded on my Droid. It's like a photo shop. I just thought it looked neat.

rollin_hot · Sep 3, 2010

Magnaport

This thread just cost me some money......

-db- · Sep 3, 2010

Beautiful guns. The Grashorn stags really top them all off well, too.

zan516 · Sep 10, 2010

WC,

Your Mini Combat Magnum 657 is one of my grail guns. I have other custom 41's that I am very happy with, but your 657 has made me want get M-N-P to make one up for me (w/out the porting though).
Thanks for posting some "grail" pictures, to get the gears turning.

todd

charlies · Sep 10, 2010

Beautiful revolvers..I like the grips. Why did you hide your face...?
Just wondering Charlie

Glock1911 · Sep 11, 2010

Nice work from Mag-Na-Port. Makes me think about sending them my 3" PC 629 for some clean up and trigger work. It came ported from the factory/PC shop.

zan516 · Sep 11, 2010

WC,

I really don't want to change the subject but, what ammo is loaded in your 657?

Thanks,

todd

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