Need help !!!!!!

[dantanna58]

Does anyone know where I can get my model 19-4's barrel cut back and a ramp front sight installed? I want to go from a 6 inch to a 3 inch barrel length. And know I don't wish to buy another barrel or get another 19.
Thank you if ya'll can help.

 

[robertrwalsh]

Where abouts are you located. Any decent gunsmith can do the work. Trouble with cutting the barrel back is the factory roll marks will be buggered up. A lot of people have the barrels somewhat slabsided when they do this. It looks good though it does require a full rebluing afterwards unless the guy is really really good with cold blue.

 

[lppd4]

Check with Dustin Housel you can look at his work out on the 1911forum. His work is very good

 

[dvanncvann]

I would just find a 2 1/2" factory barrel and swap it out.

 

[stansdds]

If you can find one, a 3-inch Model 19 barrel swap might be the best and easiest route to go. Finding one is the big issue and no, the current production 2 3/4" will not work as it is of the multi-piece barrel/shroud/retainer type.

 

[dvanncvann]

If you can find one, a 3-inch Model 19 barrel swap might be the best and easiest route to go. Finding one is the big issue and no, the current production 2 3/4" will not work as it is of the multi-piece barrel/shroud/retainer type.

Old style 2 1/2" arn't hard to find. I incorrectly stated 2 3/4".

 

[stansdds]

Old style 2 1/2" arn't hard to find. I incorrectly stated 2 3/4".

Ahhh, ok! You are correct, lots easier to find a 2 1/2" barrel, but then you also have to change the ejector rod. It's a shame S&W did not make more 3" K-frame 38's and 357's.