Model 520 Bowen .45 Colt

[M_conrad_0311]

I was fortunate to bring this little gem home with me today. A Model 520 .357 that someone added a lanyard swivel. When the previous owner purchased it from someone here on the forum, he then sent it in to Bowen Custom Arms for a makeover. It was given a . 45 Colt caliber change. The front sight was replaced with a half moon. The trigger and action is smooth as glass. It was sold to me with some wooden magna's. I tried on a set of relieved diamond target stocks, and an early set of pre-war gold medallion service stocks. I really like the way the gold medallions look, with the exception of being a little too long as expected. I have some KB stocks arriving later today, we will see what they look like when they get here. Which do you prefer?

 

[sigp220.45]

The smooth magnas.

 

[nate-dogg]

Smooth magnas

 

[klind45]

Very nice I'm envious.

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[bananaman]

I was fortunate to bring this little gem home with me today. A Model 520 .357 that someone had added a lanyard swivel. When the previous owner purchased it from someone here on the forum, he then sent it in to Bowen Custom Arms for a makeover. It was given a . 45 Colt caliber change. The front sight was replaced with a half moon. The trigger and action is smooth as glass. It was sold to me with some wooden magna's. I tried on a set of relieved diamond target stocks, and an early set of pre-war gold medallion service stocks. I really like the way the gold medallions look, with the exception of being a little too long as expected. I have some KB stocks arriving later today, we will see what they look like when they get here. Which do you prefer?

I know which I prefer, but go for what is best for your hand! Bob

 

[Ruger 13]

Now that's a very nice pistola!

 

[M_conrad_0311]

The smooth magnas.

Very nice! I can see why you like your smooth magna's.

 

[M_conrad_0311]

I know which I prefer, but go for what is best for your hand! Bob

I have big mitts, so I will be using something to fill them.

 

[ameridaddy]

Of those three, the smooth magnas, but if you could get some smooth targets with the magnas' color and figure, I'd go that way. I always thought magnas looked a little small on an N frame.
That's a gorgeous gun anyway you stock it.

 

[M_conrad_0311]

The Keith Brown fish hooks were delivered today, these babies are super nice. They may be a little too fancy for a no frills sidearm, but they are sucking me in.

 

[80sgyrene]

I will be the oddball.... the service stocks look great!

Semper Fi brother

 

[Narragansett]

Very nice. I like the walnut diamond targets

 

[pasound]

I will vote for the Keith Browns. I'd love to feel the grips. They look like a perfect fit. Fancy is good if they feel right.

 

[31FordA]

Anything would look good on that revolver, but my choice would probably be the smooth magna's.

 

[M_conrad_0311]

I will be the oddball.... the service stocks look great!

Semper Fi brother

Semper Fi.
I keep thinking about having some grip adapters made that are a mix between the pre-war and the Tyler T grip in brass to use with service stocks or shaved Magnas. Maybe with a light film on the back to protect the blue frame finish.

 

[Muley Gil]

I'll send you a set of Goodyears.

 

[M_conrad_0311]

I'll send you a set of Goodyears.

Make sure they are 35x12.50x17

 

[ZGrand]

Can't beat a nice set of diamond target grips.

 

[Frank Black]

That is awesome! Very nice work by Bowen. Congrats!

 

[SmithNut]

Hmmmmmm, what would I go with??

Oh I know, how about some Spegels...?

How about a pair of short Targets...

Or a pair of Boot Plus...

While I'm partial to Spegel checkered Boots, I'm not sure it "fits" on the M520

Here's a comparison between the checkered Boots and the Targets...

Congrats on getting that gun, Love the 45 Colt round, that should be a sweet shooter... !! And I really like that round front sight. Nice overall package...