Replacing barrel

[Catdaddy]

I've got a S&W 10-5 38 sp. with a 1" barrel that I want to replace with a 4" barrel, which I already have with the rest of the necessary cylinder parts. Can anyone suggest someone who is reliable and trustworthy that can do this? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.........Catdaddy

 

[randycrockett]

Smith & Wesson replaced a pre model 27 barrel with a barrel I supplied. Was about $75 and took about 4 weeks for return. It was perfect and I was very pleased.

 

[shawn mccarver]

A one inch barrel length on the Model 10 would be a rare, perhaps unheard of variation. Are you sure you know how to measure barrel length?

If you want to replace the barrel, the best place is S&W.

 

[chief38]

Barrel work is the one task I leave to the Factory because I simply do not have the proper tooling and equipment to remove, fit and replace a barrel.
I would send it back to Smith.

 

[shouldazagged]

Did you measure the barrel from the muzzle to the face of the cylinder?

 

[Warren Sear]

I've got a S&W 10-5 38 sp. with a 1" barrel that I want to replace with a 4" barrel, which I already have with the rest of the necessary cylinder parts. Can anyone suggest someone who is reliable and trustworthy that can do this? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.........Catdaddy

I will buy that 1" (actually 2") barrel and cylinder parts from you if you want to sell. Please send me a PM.

 

[VM]

A one inch barrel length on the Model 10 would be a rare, perhaps unheard of variation. Are you sure you know how to measure barrel length?

If you want to replace the barrel, the best place is S&W.

SM meant to help by adding the proper way to measure a barrel is from the cylinder face to the muzzle end.
(Therefore, your snubby model 10 has a two inch barrel)

 

[k22fan]

While using the factory is a good idea the cost is almost double the $75 previously posted. Last winter S&W quoted me $100 to install my barrel including return shipping but I would have had to ship it to them for about $45. For a private party shipping a handgun involves either driving to a UPS or Fedex hub and paying the overnight price or going through a LGS. The LGS can ship USPS for $20-$25 but they're due a fee for handling the shipment. Most LGSs charge $25 to $35 so the choice boils down to driving time or how insurance claims are settled. If the gun disappears in route and you were not the one who handed it to the carrier you have no claim against the carrier's insurance. If you went through a LGS that business has to make the claim. You hope it's high priority for the LGS but then you also hoped your gun would make it to S&W.

 

[358156hp]

Yes, shipping guns, especially handguns can be expensive. There is really no other way to get it there, unless you want to make a road trip. Personally, in your situation I'd find a local gunsmith to do the job. It's not a major undertaking with the right tools.

 

[Catdaddy]

Thanks guys for all the helpful information and I do stand corrected, the barrel measures 2" from end to end. Sounds like S&W the way to go, but seem to be a bit pricey. I've got 6 or 7 S&W & looks like they could discount me a little bit. Doesn't look too be that big of job, except for getting things lined up. I live in KY. if anyone knows a good gunsmith in KY or TN, I would take it to them. I appreciate all ya'll's input.

 

[k22fan]

Changing revolver barrels is a routine job for generalist gunsmiths, or at least it used to be. Even so there's more involved than you might guess. It requires a metal lathe, frame wrench and specialist hand tools. I like a gunsmith that's been in business a couple of decades. I chose one with a back ground in machining precision metal parts, not selling guns or police work. No offence to those professions, but machinists or tool & die makers make the best gunsmiths.