True, but the front sights just never end up looking right, in my humble opinion.
Model 27 converted to .44 special
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True, but the front sights just never end up looking right, in my humble opinion.
Not quite. Have you looked at one up close? Wut up wiff that funny so-called "checkering" on the top of the frame and barrel? Gag me. I won't mention the all-too-often mentioned other changes.
Yes, Pete I have and yes it is. I have a 3" 624 but my issue was more with the round butt than the barrel being too short (I still like the Lew Hortons as well). Nevertheless, as stated above the thought of combining the Cadillac of revolvers with the best revolver cartridge made perfect sense to me also. This 'S' 27-2 had been dropped somewhere along the way before I got it, and needed finish work. I sent it to David Clements in Virginia who turned it into my favorite revolver. I recently received these Spegel stocks after waiting 9 months, which to me made it even better. No, I'll never sell it.
I know Dave Keith was already mentioned, but if you want to see a real work of art on something that other folks could get SHOT for messing with, take a look
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...949-if-man-can-dream-litl-story-rm-141-a.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...949-if-man-can-dream-litl-story-rm-141-a.html
YogiBear
Absent Comrade
Aloha,
After reading all of the previous, I am convinced that I will try to get something similar done.
I have a pair of M-58 ex police guns that have seen better days.
I have been toying with the idea of having both redone in 45 COLT.
I want them to be a matching pair for possible CCW.
Want to loose the hammer spur and have them DAO.
His n Hers, for me and the Wife.
After reading all of the previous, I am convinced that I will try to get something similar done.
I have a pair of M-58 ex police guns that have seen better days.
I have been toying with the idea of having both redone in 45 COLT.
I want them to be a matching pair for possible CCW.
Want to loose the hammer spur and have them DAO.
His n Hers, for me and the Wife.
sac-gunslinger
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sac-gunslinger
Member
Yogi, tell me when you have this completed. I will get my chiropractic license and move to Hawaii just for you.
Man, that is going to be one heavy and large concealed carry piece. You would be the baddest patootie on the island, but it would be heavy. How do you plan to conceal it with the lightweight clothes most people in the islands wear?
Hawaiian shirts are DA BOMB for CCW! Put the little ol' Nframe in a nice pancake holster and y'all are ready to rock!
Engine49guy
Member
Early 629 MG's are also Pre IL and pre MIM,
later IL guns were available in blue ,
If the 3" will scratch that itch there is the 29-3 and 24-3 RB's made up for Lew Horton .
keith44spl
Member
Well,
Let me set the record straight....I've built a passel of em over the years.
The Model 27 is my preferred platform for a 44 or 45 cal. revolver.
First a little background, when I first converted a .357 Magnum to 44 Special was it the mid 70s.
I had been carrying and using the 357 magnum for several years.
Through personal experiences, I decided the 357 cartridge did not meet my needs in a sidearm.
Granted the 357 is an accurate and versatile cartridge.
I believe more suited to small to med size game,
than a serious defense or deer size game cartridge.
Again, by way of personal experiences, I much prefer a cartridge of 40 caliber or greater in diameter,
with a 250 grain bullet kicked out of the muzzle around 900-1000 FPS or better, for the protection on my hide.
And if need be, to kill a game animal of deer size or larger.
As far as barrel length goes....That would be the personal preference of the end user.
However, I do like the 3 1/2 inch length somewhat over the 3" version, as the longer ejector rod and overall balance suits my taste.
As to the cutting off of barrels in the desired caliber to the desired length is not an undertaking for the unskilled.
Sometimes one may have the existing barrel re-bored and re- rifled to the larger caliber and retain the overall configuration as before the operation.
Sight bases, ramps and sight blades are all at the whim of the end user.
Some may prefer the look of the factory ramp & blade, while others might like the old school look of a 'King' style of ramp and blade.
I've never built a custom revolver for re-sale or profit.
Although, I have let a few close personal friends have one or two at my cost.
It's not about the futures' market on deals like these, it's all about personal satisfaction...
Kind like the ol fisherman, when asked why he fished....
His reply, "To please myself !"
I build em to suit myself and to meet my sidearm needs.
.
So, the short answer to the OPs question, Yes!
After living with the .44 Special for the majority of my life....
I do believe when compairing the .357 magmun and the .44 Special that Charles Skelton said it best,
'It like a good big man, beatin hell of a good little man.'
.
The engraved 27-2 converted to the most desirable 44 Special is a dandy and the ol Outdoorsman ain't too bad neither.
Taller sight blade w/ivory bead
Model 27-2 with a 1950 44 Special bobbed back to bout five inches.
Pre-27 357 now a 45 Long Colt w/ modified 'King' base & ivory insert sight blade
1935 357 Magnum now a .44 Special
Keith Ramp & Blade (to suit my eye)
.
Let me set the record straight....I've built a passel of em over the years.
The Model 27 is my preferred platform for a 44 or 45 cal. revolver.
First a little background, when I first converted a .357 Magnum to 44 Special was it the mid 70s.
I had been carrying and using the 357 magnum for several years.
Through personal experiences, I decided the 357 cartridge did not meet my needs in a sidearm.
Granted the 357 is an accurate and versatile cartridge.
I believe more suited to small to med size game,
than a serious defense or deer size game cartridge.
Again, by way of personal experiences, I much prefer a cartridge of 40 caliber or greater in diameter,
with a 250 grain bullet kicked out of the muzzle around 900-1000 FPS or better, for the protection on my hide.
And if need be, to kill a game animal of deer size or larger.
As far as barrel length goes....That would be the personal preference of the end user.
However, I do like the 3 1/2 inch length somewhat over the 3" version, as the longer ejector rod and overall balance suits my taste.
As to the cutting off of barrels in the desired caliber to the desired length is not an undertaking for the unskilled.
Sometimes one may have the existing barrel re-bored and re- rifled to the larger caliber and retain the overall configuration as before the operation.
Sight bases, ramps and sight blades are all at the whim of the end user.
Some may prefer the look of the factory ramp & blade, while others might like the old school look of a 'King' style of ramp and blade.
I've never built a custom revolver for re-sale or profit.
Although, I have let a few close personal friends have one or two at my cost.
It's not about the futures' market on deals like these, it's all about personal satisfaction...
Kind like the ol fisherman, when asked why he fished....
His reply, "To please myself !"
I build em to suit myself and to meet my sidearm needs.
.
So, the short answer to the OPs question, Yes!
After living with the .44 Special for the majority of my life....
I do believe when compairing the .357 magmun and the .44 Special that Charles Skelton said it best,
'It like a good big man, beatin hell of a good little man.'
.
The engraved 27-2 converted to the most desirable 44 Special is a dandy and the ol Outdoorsman ain't too bad neither.
Taller sight blade w/ivory bead
Model 27-2 with a 1950 44 Special bobbed back to bout five inches.
Pre-27 357 now a 45 Long Colt w/ modified 'King' base & ivory insert sight blade
1935 357 Magnum now a .44 Special
Keith Ramp & Blade (to suit my eye)
.
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DWalt
Member
I'm happy that there are evidently many people around who can afford to burn cash on such projects. Maybe the economy is not as bad as I thought.
keith44spl
Member
I guess that was directed am me.......Well, ya only go around once in this ol life....
As Grand-Daddy always sed,
"Boys, a million dollars don't go as far as it used too!"
All it takes most times, is money, whether it's shiny guns or shiny wemen
I've sur nuf enjoyed the ride!!! It's been a goodin !
.
You tryin' to say 44 specials will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no 44 specials?
I thought so.
I thought so.
YogiBear
Absent Comrade
Aloha,
keith44spl, without a doubt, you have beautiful working guns.
I especially like the engraved 27-2.
You are fortunate and skilled to do what you like and your guns show it.
I haven't seen anything that you've shown that I haven't liked.
As for my converting the 2 M-58s to 45 Colt for CCW......
It's a concept that I've had for a long time. Given the Anti 2A sentiment here in Hawaii, it may just be a concept.
I have enough LOUD Aloha shirts to cover, but, I most likely will NEED suspenders similar to what Firemen have to keep my shorts up.
Wife and I are not holding our breath for when Hawaii will get CCW.
keith44spl, without a doubt, you have beautiful working guns.
I especially like the engraved 27-2.
You are fortunate and skilled to do what you like and your guns show it.
I haven't seen anything that you've shown that I haven't liked.
As for my converting the 2 M-58s to 45 Colt for CCW......
It's a concept that I've had for a long time. Given the Anti 2A sentiment here in Hawaii, it may just be a concept.
I have enough LOUD Aloha shirts to cover, but, I most likely will NEED suspenders similar to what Firemen have to keep my shorts up.
Wife and I are not holding our breath for when Hawaii will get CCW.
If it can happen back east it can happen in Hawaii...keep the faith and keep on voting!
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Yes, Pete I have and yes it is. ::: No, I'll never sell it.
There it is. I think my heart stopped for a few seconds. Beautiful looking six shooter. Congrats and thanks for sharing. Sweet.
Edited: This is another one that S&W should make.
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Frank V
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Personally, I'd NEVER have an original Mod. 27 converted into anything. Reconditioned if need be, but it'd stay in the original caliber!
Boxhead
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Nope, but I did find a near mint M28 a few years ago and turned it into a 10 mm.
I had a Taurus 431.
Wish I'd never sold it.
Maybe I should have my 10-6, AKA Ugly Betty (evidence locker gun. finish "issues") converted to a 5 shot .44 Spl.
OR maybe, I could have my 31-1 converted to a 3 or 4 shot .44 Spl.
That would be a feisty one.
Then, there's that Ruger Speed Six 2.75" with finish issues.
Wish I'd never sold it.
Maybe I should have my 10-6, AKA Ugly Betty (evidence locker gun. finish "issues") converted to a 5 shot .44 Spl.
OR maybe, I could have my 31-1 converted to a 3 or 4 shot .44 Spl.
That would be a feisty one.
Then, there's that Ruger Speed Six 2.75" with finish issues.
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