Shorten n frame barrels
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Dave DeLaurant
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Maybe the S&W Performance Center? Couldn't hurt to ask?
https://www.smith-wesson.com/customer-service/performance-center-precision-gunsmithing
https://www.smith-wesson.com/customer-service/performance-center-precision-gunsmithing
bluetopper
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Do you have a hacksaw? Seriously.....Gary Reeder, Flagstaff, AZ, none better.
TheFrontRange
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Tiger McKee of Shootrite in north Alabama has become known for his “Chopper” revolver conversions. While what you’re seeking is not that level of change to your sixgun, he might be willing to take the project on.
BobWright
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Not too hard of a job for a competent 'smith. I had my Model 29 8 3/8" barrel cut to 6" by mu gunsmith. Included saving the front ramp and sight and fitting it into the rib. My 'smith did this and the joint at the base of the sight ramp was barely noticeable. This ran $150 some years ago. And well worth the cost. An 8 3/8" full lug barrel was somewhat weighty!
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Mike C2
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N frame barrrels through the Mid 60’s had pinned on sight bases and then pinned on blades. Easier to do with one of those, but clearly not gonna’ work with your 629…
Ohen Cepel
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If you are in KY, I would check with Gemini as they are there. Shipping things has gotten $$. Plus, Gemini does great work.
There may be other options, but after cutting, the new end of the barrel gets re-crowned and can then be milled for a new sight base. Interchangeable sights are a very nice upgrade to boot.
https://www.jackweigand.com/interfs.html
CraigC
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Cut a 6" or 8 3/8" and mount a new front sight. It's a common procedure. The challenge is going to be the front sight base. Jack Huntington can make them from scratch. The Weigand used to be the gold standard for DA's but they've stopped making them. Might try calling Bowen and see what the status is.
https://parts.bowenclassicarms.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=14
https://parts.bowenclassicarms.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=14
Riomouse911
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During the Covid pandemic, my K frame took Gary Reeder nearly a year to cut the bulged 8 3:8” to 5”, but it was worth it.
Front sight blade is removable, I have this ramp and a fiber optic blade.
The gun shoots very well and balances perfectly.
Stay safe.
Front sight blade is removable, I have this ramp and a fiber optic blade.
The gun shoots very well and balances perfectly.
Stay safe.
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halfmoonclip
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A Mountain Gun has a 4" barrel; guess that's not close enough?
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BobWright
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If I may disagree with you, but all of my S&W revolvers have the sight ramp integral with the barrel rib. all were integral, rib, and ramp. Here, as my Model 29:
And, while I'm in the posting mode, my 8 3/8" Model 28:
And (at top) after shortening to 6":
Bob Wright
bangswitch
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The M629 Classic series offers a 5" full lug barrel. Order the barrel, have a smith cut the lug down and fit the barrel. S&W Performance Center might could do that too.
FWIW, the "half lug" is not a lug but a shroud for the extractor rod. It's a different shape from the lug.
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CraigC
Sixgun Nut
Agreed. The term "half lug" grates on my nerves. It's an ejector shroud.
Mike C2
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Because you can’t just unpin the base on his629. Would have to be cut off and glued or soldered back on the shortened barrel.
Folks called gunsmiths have been doing it all the time!
A 4” barreled Model 1917,
A 4” barreled Model 25-2
An Indian Head penny front sight.
It is neither complicated not difficult.
Kevin
Whiskeyhotel2020
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I'm not sure if Reeder is still open. I seem to recall reading about them closing their doors. The revolver on the left belonged to my Grandfather. Back then it was a Smith and Wesson model unknown. I posted about it back in 2020.
I'm not sure if Reeder is still open. I seem to recall reading about them closing their doors. The revolver on the left belonged to my Grandfather. Back then it was a Smith and Wesson model unknown. I posted about it back in 2020.
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