Gunsmith recommendation to swap barrels............

[Marksman]

I have acquired a M/29 that came with two barrels in the deal, the gun is currently wearing a 6 1/2" barrel and I would like to get it swapped for the 4" barrel that came in the deal. Any suggestions for a gunsmith to perform this service? I live in the Indianapolis, IN area, a 'smith somewhere in the state of Indiana would be ideal.

 

[n4zov]

I would call S&W and see if they will do the work. You might save a few bucks having it done locally, but S&W has the tooling and experience to do the job right. If you decide to have the work done locally, demand to see the equipment the gunsmith is going to use and ask for a detailed explanation of how he is going to do it. Do a forum search for details on barrel changes before you talk to a local 'smith.

 

[BUCKAWHO]

barrel swap?

Seems like you are taking the most sought after model (6 1/2 in) and turning it into a more common variety. Why not just buy a 4 incher? BT

 

[Marksman]

The revolver is a Pre 29 and the 4" barrel is the original which is serial numbered to the gun. I am returning it to original condition.

 

[BruceM]

If the gun has a high dollar value, I'd have Smith & Wesson do it. There are ways of getting it to them without taking out a 2nd mortgage.



Bruce

 

[Boxhead]

Jim Stroh is a master of the S&W revolver. If it were mine it would be going to him.

 

[PattonTime]

barrel swap

Smith & Wesson quoted me $65.00 to change out barrel.
That is the same my local guy charged me a year ago.
I will use them from now on.

 

[ishootblanks]

Go with the ones that made it.

I would go with S&W. They did a beautiful job changing a 6 1/2 inch barrel on my 610 to a 4 inch (actually 3 7/8") barrel. They also replaced the trigger spring and a couple of screws and redid the finish on the stainless revolver at no charge and these were things I didn't even request! First class and like factory new.

 

[MMA10mm]

I would go with S&W. They did a beautiful job changing a 6 1/2 inch barrel on my 610 to a 4 inch (actually 3 7/8") barrel. They also replaced the trigger spring and a couple of screws and redid the finish on the stainless revolver at no charge and these were things I didn't even request! First class and like factory new.

This is why I haven't sent back my 629-1 to S&W to fix the end-shake and recoil-unlocking. It has an unbelievable trigger in it, but I think S&W would think it's too good (dangerous), and change it out without checking with me. (I've checked it for push-off, and there isn't any, but the trigger is so light in SA that the trigger sensation is that it's pushing foward when it let's go.)

I know from experience with another gun company, that they'll do this out of an excuse of liability, even though I own the gun... And, here is an example of them doing work which wasn't requested or authorized before-hand.

I'd rather use a private gunsmith whom I can communicate with and who will communicate with me, before doing something I didn't order and may not want.

 

[chuck17]

This is why I haven't sent back my 629-1 to S&W to fix the end-shake and recoil-unlocking. It has an unbelievable trigger in it, but I think S&W would think it's too good (dangerous), and change it out without checking with me. (I've checked it for push-off, and there isn't any, but the trigger is so light in SA that the trigger sensation is that it's pushing foward when it let's go.)

I know from experience with another gun company, that they'll do this out of an excuse of liability, even though I own the gun... And, here is an example of them doing work which wasn't requested or authorized before-hand.

I'd rather use a private gunsmith whom I can communicate with and who will communicate with me, before doing something I didn't order and may not want.

If S&W were to do that, wouldn't they send back the parts that they replaced?

 

[Lee Jones]

Parts aren't the point

MMA10mm's point is that he likes his pistol's trigger like it is. Don't send S&W anything with a bobbed hammer either unless you want a DAO. It would suprise me if they did not insist on this change.
I have a Model 36 with factory bobbed hammer, all it needs is putting in your pocket.
It is not their fault, lawyer vultures swoop over gun plants.

Pray and Shoot Daily.
Lee Jones(Celtgun)

"I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson

 

[Muley Gil]

I had David Clements in Woodlawn, Virginia swap a 5" nickel barrel onto my 8 3/8" M27. He did an excellent job.

It helps that his shop is only 15 miles from my home.