Can a sq. butt J frame be cut to round?

[DUNTOV]

Is it possible to grind a square frame J to a round configuration?
I would use round full cover grips on it.

 

[Muley Gil]

Maybe. The biggest obstacle is the location of the serial number. If you cut into the SN, you have committed a felony.

Pick up a pair of J frame round butt Magna grips and place them on the revolver and trace the outline with a lead pencil. If it interfers with the SN, don't do it!! Also, it will show if the frame cut outs will be cut into.

 

[-db-]

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...-wrong-modify-3-model-36-a.html#post137450278

 

[Alk8944]

Sounds like you propose modifying the gun so you can use stocks you have or like. Really a silly idea. Better to inlet the stocks to fit the gun instead of the other way around. Lots of very good reasons to forget it.

 

[zoom6zoom]

Easier to trade it.

 

[shawn mccarver]

The square butt J frame handles very nicely, and it was such a favorite of NYPD detectives that John Jovino Co. had a run made up in stainless, with 2 and 3 inch barrels and square butt, in 38 Special, of course.

My vote: Don't modify. Better to just get a round butt J frame.

 

[palmetto99]

There are a lot of round butt J-frames out there, no need to whack up a nice square butt.

 

[DUNTOV]

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...-wrong-modify-3-model-36-a.html#post137450278

Thanks, this explains it well, I will watch for a round butt 36 instead of buying a square

 

[jtcarm]

Never let an excuse to buy another revolver go to waste

 

[M3Stuart]

Yes, but it's not nearly, or probably ever, going to be worth the trouble. Unless you're into 'project guns'.