How about get the Ruger Alaskan in .454 and lighten it?
That is, look at the frame. What can be lightened?
-Flute the barrel like a S&W 640 Pro?
-Some cuts in the grip frame?
-Make the hammer DAO?
-Can the .454 cylinder be fluted and not reduce strength?
I bet a custom maker like Gemini can be contacted and maybe do such to it.
I notice the 454 Alaskan weighs 44 oz unloaded. Maybe bring that down to 39 oz or less. S&W 69 weighs 37.4 oz.
That is, look at the frame. What can be lightened?
-Flute the barrel like a S&W 640 Pro?
-Some cuts in the grip frame?
-Make the hammer DAO?
-Can the .454 cylinder be fluted and not reduce strength?
I bet a custom maker like Gemini can be contacted and maybe do such to it.
I notice the 454 Alaskan weighs 44 oz unloaded. Maybe bring that down to 39 oz or less. S&W 69 weighs 37.4 oz.
