I’ve always wanted a Model 10 round butt snub for a carry alternative. I want 6 rounds, and Model 10’s just seem more robust and supportable than a Colt revolver.
But I digress…So I’ve been thinking of getting one of the Model 10 trade-ins that are floating around right now and sending it to a good smith for re-springing, refinishing, trigger job, etc.
My problem is the barrel. Does anyone know of a source for new/like new K fram snub barrels? Will any K frame snub barrel work, or do I need a specific one?
Finally, what gunsmith would you recommend for all of this?
As an alternative for finding a new snub barrel, you can always get the original cut down. If you’re going to send it in for custom work, this should be a modification that a smith can do for you.
Small world.I love 'em too. Ironically I picked one up at a pawn shop day before yesterday. Blued in excellant condition. I have a local guy that does mine.I'll get the hammer bobbed and slick up the action and paint the front ramp with luminous paint. I'd rather carry and shoot one than any J frame.
The round butts are scarce around these parts, People tend to keep them. Got lucky.
Small world.I love 'em too. Ironically I picked one up at a pawn shop day before yesterday. Blued in excellant condition. I have a local guy that does mine.I'll get the hammer bobbed and slick up the action and paint the front ramp with luminous paint. I rather carry and shoot one than any J frame.
The round butts are scarce around these parts. People tend to keep them. Got lucky.These guns are hard to beat in the clinch.Mine is an original two inch.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to send any of my Smith’s to Mr Smith…YET. But from what I have seen and heard, I don’t think you will find a better smith to send it to.