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

whitecoyote · Apr 22, 2010

I picked up a few revolvers today from Mag-Na-Port that were customized.
First up is a S&W model 696. I purchased this 696 used, it was pretty beat up.
Mag-Na-Port gave it a velvet hone finish, trigger job, porting, and C&S extreme rear sight. Grips are by Patrick Grashorn.

Next, not a S&W, but a Charter Arms Bulldog Pug, .44 Special. It will eventually have grips from Patrick Grashorn installed.

Next is an incomplete S&W. I'm not going to show the entire revolver until it's done. It will be going to the range, making sure the sights are regulated. It will then be returned to Mag-Na-Port for final finishing. I will post a thread on the S&W when it's finished. Lets just say it's a .44 Special!

I forgot to update the S&W model 28, .44 Special. Here are some pics.

Larry Kelly (owner of Mag-Na-Port) and me (l.).

Ronald617 · Apr 22, 2010

Magna Port

Those are some sweet wheelguns. I really like the front sight on the Bulldog. Even my old eyes could see that.

ENGINE18 · Apr 22, 2010

Wow, nice work. I hear they are at the top of the game! I have a 696-ND that's in very good shape and will keep it stock. However I have a few K and N-frames that I keep thinking would make good candidates for custom work.

Captain38 · Apr 23, 2010

I know the S&W Model 13 3 inch they worked over for me turned out great!

sw1977 · Apr 28, 2010

wow!!!!
looking good.
Keep posting nice pictures.
BTW, what is the upside down marks on CA Bulldogs cylinder ''='' and ''XXX'' (are they cut out in metal)?

-db- · Apr 28, 2010

Good stuff. Looking forward to seeing the .44 Special when completed.

310Pilot · Apr 28, 2010

I have a 2.5" Model 19-3 that Mag-Na-Port went through when it was new - porting, action job, etc. It has absolutely the best action of any S&W I have ever handled, the single action is light and crisp, and the double action is unbelievably sweet - so smooth it is unbelievable! They always did, and still do, superb work, and your guns are fine examples. Enjoy!

whitecoyote · Apr 28, 2010

sw1977 said:
BTW, what is the upside down marks on CA Bulldogs cylinder ''='' and ''XXX'' (are they cut out in metal)?

The "upside down marks" on the cylinder are polished rings.
The "XXX" are EDM cut out of the metal.
It's all part of their custom package for the Bulldog.

pinkymingeo · Apr 28, 2010

I guess when he said he was gonna wipe that smile off your face, he meant business.

jframefreak · Apr 28, 2010

pinkymingeo said:
I guess when he said he was gonna wipe that smile off your face, he meant business.

For sure!!

Snowbandit · Apr 28, 2010

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.

sheriffoconee · Apr 28, 2010

as the owner of both a 696 and a CA Bulldog, all I can say is wow.....great work, both look great...can't wait to see that 44 you got going there...

whitecoyote · May 10, 2010

Grips from Patrick Grashorn arrived.

Don K. · May 10, 2010

That is about as pretty as a bulldog can get!

GJS · May 10, 2010

Nice to see these beautiful Mag Na Ports. Thru the years I had kind of lost track of this mod. The only one in my herd is a 629 3" Mag Na Port in Bright Stainless. For some reason I still have not shot it. Maybe it will come out of the safe for a test drive. Enjoyed this post very much. Thank you.

Inspector-Callahan · May 10, 2010

629 Power Port

Nice to see a MagnaPort thread here. I had this done several years ago after reading a review that Layne Simpson did for Shooting times. In that article, a 629 and 617 was reviewed, both custom by MagnaPort. I was very pleased with the results. I had the glass beaded finish, polished hammer/trigger, pinstriping and a triggerjob performed. No trapezoidal ports needed as this was already a powerported model.

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NZshooter · May 10, 2010

Snowbandit said:
I wouldn't hesitate one second in giving them another project if they would just leave off the DAMNED ports.

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.

Inspector-Callahan · May 10, 2010

Yes

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.

When I had my work done, the menu was "a la carte." YOU pick the options YOU want. YOU stun it, YOU cut it, Just the way YOU like it. Just like Mels Char Palace. (for you classic Saturday Night Live fans)

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photoman · May 10, 2010

How about some comments on the quality of the Magnport trigger jobs. Anyone out there have them work over a J frame?

Inspector-Callahan · May 10, 2010

A+++

VERY SMOOTH is how I would characterize their trigger jobs. I can't imagine a better quality one than they do. It truly is top notch.

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