DOES MAG NA PORTING KILL COLLECTOR VALUE ?
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Model19man
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I think Jeff means worthless. There I fixed it for you.
DocAnyday
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Definitely agree that collector value would decrease but, more importantly, your audience" of buyers would decrease more I believe.
I had a .41 mag S&W that I had ported to control recoil. Didn't seem to help that gun any.
I had a .41 mag S&W that I had ported to control recoil. Didn't seem to help that gun any.
I have a 625-10 Scandium 45ACP two-inch snub nose revolver. I wrote to Magnaport and asked what they'd charge for my S&W. They replied that their service was not available for that Performance Center model.
The recoil is quite severe, and I was looking for some sort of relief.
The recoil is quite severe, and I was looking for some sort of relief.
SGT ROCK 11B
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The think with 44 Magnums is it ridden hard and put away wet? Meaning was it shot a lot with dubious reloads or was it like yours. Lightly used because 44 Magnum is not fun if you shoot a box of bullets. The other question is how much you plan on shooting? Six shots every now and then?
Mag-Na-Port revolvers are worth 20% less than similar 'mint' revolvers. JMHO.
SGT ROCK 11B
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I knew some cops who got their 357 Magnums ported back in the day and it was useless. They still were bad shooters.
SGT ROCK 11B
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Two suggestions; one, shoot enough to stay accustom to the recoil but instead of shooting a whole box of bullets shoot just half the box. Two, sometimes you have to "Cowboy Up".
DocAnyday
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Recoil woes
For those whose primary complaint with 44M - shoot 44 Special. That's an absolutely wonderful cartridge - manageable and extremely accurate. If you dedicate the magnum to "save your butt" situations, you'll never need to shoot a whole lot. Not even for practice/making sure the gun is sighted in.
For those whose primary complaint with 44M - shoot 44 Special. That's an absolutely wonderful cartridge - manageable and extremely accurate. If you dedicate the magnum to "save your butt" situations, you'll never need to shoot a whole lot. Not even for practice/making sure the gun is sighted in.
I made the mistake of swapping the grips on my 325NG over to some Ahrends combats. Even my 200gr SWC loads were brutal. Went back to the factory Pachmyers. Lightweight big bores are a handful….
It seems there may two different questions being asked.
When it comes to “Collector” value ANY change from the way the gun left the factory will affect it’s “value” and reduce the price a collector will generally pay. Even minor imperfections and the “turn line” on the cylinder may reduce it’s price to a collector. The best way to preserve a guns collector value is to carefully clean it, oil it with a rust preventative and put it away untouched somewhere dry only to be checked for rust and oiled once a year.
“Resale” value is the other question being asked. It is what changes do I what to make and how does it affect the price if I decide to sell it later? This is very subjective and depends on the buyer. Two little slots cut on the end of the barrel alongside the front sights is causing loud howls from some members. In fact a comment or two that were made causes me to believe they have no actual experience with Mag-na-porting when shooting at night.
So the question the O.P. needs to ask himself is what modifications, if any, will enhance my enjoyment in owning and shooting this gun? Even simply changing the grips is going to cause someone to criticize your choice.
Like Let’s Make A Deal there is what’s behind Door #3. In this case a large frame Taurus with 4” ported barrel. Just don’t ask for opinions of it on this Forum.
When it comes to “Collector” value ANY change from the way the gun left the factory will affect it’s “value” and reduce the price a collector will generally pay. Even minor imperfections and the “turn line” on the cylinder may reduce it’s price to a collector. The best way to preserve a guns collector value is to carefully clean it, oil it with a rust preventative and put it away untouched somewhere dry only to be checked for rust and oiled once a year.
“Resale” value is the other question being asked. It is what changes do I what to make and how does it affect the price if I decide to sell it later? This is very subjective and depends on the buyer. Two little slots cut on the end of the barrel alongside the front sights is causing loud howls from some members. In fact a comment or two that were made causes me to believe they have no actual experience with Mag-na-porting when shooting at night.
So the question the O.P. needs to ask himself is what modifications, if any, will enhance my enjoyment in owning and shooting this gun? Even simply changing the grips is going to cause someone to criticize your choice.
Like Let’s Make A Deal there is what’s behind Door #3. In this case a large frame Taurus with 4” ported barrel. Just don’t ask for opinions of it on this Forum.
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jjdoodah
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I have a 8-3/8" 629-0 with the Magna Port. That's about when they started doing it. I remember you had to send the gun in to them. On the longer barrel models in 44 mag, it makes the the recoil push "Back" VS: "Up". Personally, I's rather have the "Up" recoil, as I'm usually shooting "Single Action".
I also had a 3-1/2" in .44mag. The Magna port seemed to emit more sound out the side, resulting in some hearing loss. That while shooting in an open flat field??
I also had a 3-1/2" in .44mag. The Magna port seemed to emit more sound out the side, resulting in some hearing loss. That while shooting in an open flat field??
The only thing that matters is what takes place between the buyer and the seller.
All else is simply personal opinion.
All else is simply personal opinion.
I wouldn't alter a classic like a 29-2.
I don't own any magna-ported guns.
I do own one ported revolver though.
A Taurus 617TTi - it is an all titanium gun except for the internal parts and the barrel liner.
7 shots of 357 magnum with a 2" ported barrel.
On a light weight (20oz), snub nosed revolver the porting makes a very BIG difference.
I have both a 2" all steel Taurus 605 (24oz) and a 2-1/2" all steel Rossi 971 (33oz) that are also chambered in 357 magnum.
Even though both are heavier than the 617 they both have far more muzzle flip and felt recoil than the ported 617.
That's my experience with ported revolvers.
I don't own any magna-ported guns.
I do own one ported revolver though.
A Taurus 617TTi - it is an all titanium gun except for the internal parts and the barrel liner.
7 shots of 357 magnum with a 2" ported barrel.
On a light weight (20oz), snub nosed revolver the porting makes a very BIG difference.
I have both a 2" all steel Taurus 605 (24oz) and a 2-1/2" all steel Rossi 971 (33oz) that are also chambered in 357 magnum.
Even though both are heavier than the 617 they both have far more muzzle flip and felt recoil than the ported 617.
That's my experience with ported revolvers.
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Don’t do it. Period.
You’ll lose a lot of potential buyers and that reduces value.
Ruin a beautiful old revolver!!
If you want to port, get an extra barrel and have it done.
Sell with extra ported barrel *might increase value but doubtful.
I’m no expert at all having only been into this just over a year, but I know my perspective.
You’ll lose a lot of potential buyers and that reduces value.
Ruin a beautiful old revolver!!
If you want to port, get an extra barrel and have it done.
Sell with extra ported barrel *might increase value but doubtful.
I’m no expert at all having only been into this just over a year, but I know my perspective.
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