65LS barrel availibility?

[meh92]

Who sells these? Is there any reason I couldn't put one on my 65-5?

Thanks

 

[meh92]

Who sells these? Is there any reason I couldn't put one on my 65-5?

Thanks

 

[Jellybean]

You might check to see if S&W or Numrich (Gun Parts Corp) has them, or they might be able to help you locate one. I'm not a gunsmith and can't tell you 100% if they will fit or not. I would think they would. If this gun is used for self defense I wouldn't do it myself, I don't like shrouded ejector rods. But that is just my opinion.

 

[meh92]

The shrouded vs. un-shrouded ejector rod argument is well taken. The shroud helps protect it, but while shrouded, the rod cannot be used to help open a stuck cylinder. I'll have to think a little more on that one.

Is the ejector rod used for 4" and 3" barrels the same?

Thanks

 

[mod57]

I believe so. The barrel should fit right up, reminds me of the barrels that they put on the Brazilian M10-10.
regards,
Ralph

 

[Jellybean]

Is the ejector rod used for 4" and 3" barrels the same?

I have a 13-? with a 3" and a 65-? with a 4", they look the same length to me.

 

[Spotteddog]

The three inch and up all have full length ejectors. For me, that's part of what makes the 3" K's so desirable. FWIW, the last time I noodled around with putting a 65LS barrel, on a standard 65, Brownell's had the LS barrels available. They did NOT have the 3" for the 66's available (dammit!)

 

[meh92]

The whole reason I want a 3" over the shorter barrel is the longer ejector rod. I still need to decide between the shrouded or un-shrouded barrel, though.

Has anyone had S&W do a barrel swap? I'm going to give them a call tomorrow and see about price and time-frame.