Costs of cutting down a 629 6” barrel
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gnappi
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Pre-lock? I'd leave it alone, with lock? trade it for a 5".
Just a wild guess, but I'd say $350 - $500. Most gunsmiths are charging in excess of $75 per hour now. Much of it will depend on how you want the front sight reset or redone.
series guy
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I have done this about 5 times now. I watch for a barrel on eBay and buy it. Keeps the gun looking factory.
D1911
Member
I sent two barrels to Andy Horvath about 13 months ago. One was an older blued 6 1/2" Mdl 29 with the double pinned sight base that had been refinished (The letters were very light) and the other was a blued 6 1/2" Mdl 25-2 barrel in pretty decent shape (may have been refinished). I asked Andy to cut the 25 barrel to 5" and use the ramp base and sight off the 29 barrel on the shortened 25 barrel (wanted that factory look). I also asked that he high polish blue the 25 barrel and reinstall the red ramp. I received a letter from him the other day saying the barrel was done and asking for payment. I sent a MO, should have the barrel back next week. The cost was $250. Not sure what he'd charge today. I still have the 25-2 that I had the barrel cut for but have honestly lost interest in the project. Also have a guy that wants the gun. I'll have to decide once the barrel gets here.
StrawHat
SWCA Member
That depends on how they stamped the barrel.
This barrel could easily be cut back to 5” or even 4” and look correct.
Kevin
I'd recommend either sell/trade your 6" Model 629 and by one that has the 5 inch barrel or buy a 5" barrel and have a good gunsmith perform a swap. If you do the swap, keep the original barrel so that if you ever sell the 629, it can be returned to original configuration.
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StrawHat
SWCA Member
I guess we really should have asked, which Model 629? They come in a variety of barrel styles.
Kevin
D1911
Member
Just got the Model 25-2 barrel back from Andy Horvath. Looks pretty dang amazing to me! Andy did exactly what I asked, and it came out perfect. I like the way cutting it to 5" almost perfectly centered the markings on both sides of the barrel. Muzzle looks great, sight install looks perfect and bluing is excellent. The project wasn't cheap (two barrels and labor), but top-notch work isn't.
Protocall_Design
Vendor
That one's a winner, as good as it gets!
series guy
Member
Andy’s work is more like art.
Mehutch
Member
I guess I got lucky with my purchases. 45 Long Colt and 44 Mag, both 5" barrels.
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