Allen-frame
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Here's the deal. I have a 629-4 with a 6.5 in. barrel. Here is the picture.
It shoots great as-is. But I long for something more unique. The 6.5 barrel is well ,,long. And heavy.
I handload a lot of 44 Mag and Special stuff, none of it would be considered near maximum.
When I take a 44 to the range it's most often my 4" with standard partial underlug.
The Classic series with the full lug was only made in special runs in 3" ,and many of those had shortened ejector rods.
Then the barrel lengths jump to 5" and so on.
SO ,,my idea is to snip this barrel off at 3 1/2 inches, and retain the full length ejector rod.
I would cut and crown it retaining the exact appearance of the original muzzle.
Then using the old front sight, cut it off and mount it on the shorter barrel.
I have a friend with a fully equipped machine shop, who works on his own rifle barrels,
He has the crowning tool, and would do the initial work for no charge. Leaving me to do the detail work.
The barrel markings are acid etched and could be easily removed by bead blasting, then the standard brushed finish re done.
Cost in parts $0. Outside labor $0. My time : priceless
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In conclusion ; I am all but convinced I am going to do this. I only paid $400. for the gun originally.
The absolute worst that could happen? I screw up and have to buy a new barrel.
I have been a mechanic for the past 34 years of my adult life.
Talk me out of it. Or give me your yea, or Nay.
Regards ,,,,Allen F.
It shoots great as-is. But I long for something more unique. The 6.5 barrel is well ,,long. And heavy.
I handload a lot of 44 Mag and Special stuff, none of it would be considered near maximum.
When I take a 44 to the range it's most often my 4" with standard partial underlug.
The Classic series with the full lug was only made in special runs in 3" ,and many of those had shortened ejector rods.
Then the barrel lengths jump to 5" and so on.
SO ,,my idea is to snip this barrel off at 3 1/2 inches, and retain the full length ejector rod.
I would cut and crown it retaining the exact appearance of the original muzzle.
Then using the old front sight, cut it off and mount it on the shorter barrel.
I have a friend with a fully equipped machine shop, who works on his own rifle barrels,
He has the crowning tool, and would do the initial work for no charge. Leaving me to do the detail work.
The barrel markings are acid etched and could be easily removed by bead blasting, then the standard brushed finish re done.
Cost in parts $0. Outside labor $0. My time : priceless
In conclusion ; I am all but convinced I am going to do this. I only paid $400. for the gun originally.
The absolute worst that could happen? I screw up and have to buy a new barrel.
I have been a mechanic for the past 34 years of my adult life.
Talk me out of it. Or give me your yea, or Nay.
Regards ,,,,Allen F.
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