Barrel and Cylinder change on Colt SAA

[ischia]

This may not be the correct place but here goes. A NIB Colt SAA in .44 special. 3rd gen approx 1978-82. 7 1/2 barrel. Through the years I have managed to
pick up a 4 3/4 barrel and cylnder both mint Colt .44 SPL factory nickel. I have thought of making the swap to create a "Pinto" piece. Would this be wise? or better to sell what I have and find a better donor. One not so pristine as mine? perhaps a very nice used one would be the way to go. Who could do the work? Colt only or other? Would the ejector though blue work? Answers please?
Ischia, Seattle Wa.

 

[2152hq]

If the one you have is truly NIB,,I'd keep it that way and sell it in that condition.
Top $$ for it in that condition.

Buy something else to 'convert' to a pinto 44spcl.

Also,,being a 3rd generation,,the Cylinder (the ratchet in particular) is specific to the 3rd generation guns.
The Hand is as well to operate the 3rd generation cylinder ratchet.

You Can use a 3rd generation cylinder in a 1st or 2nd generation gun IF you also put a 3rd Generation Hand in the gun with it.

Also the Bbl (threads) on a 3rd generation SAA bbl won't fit a 1st or 2nd generation frame.

So depending on what extra parts you have in 44special, it may limit what generation pistol you go shopping for. They might not even be a fit for the NIB gun you have. I don't know what generation the 44specl cyl and bbl are.