Sep 5, 2009 #1 H Hammer Single-Sixer Joined Oct 1, 2006 Messages 231 Have an original Flattop 44 with 6-1/2 inch barrel. Considering replacing it with a 4-5/8 inch barrel -- even with the ejector shroud. Will any other Ruger barrels match the threads, etc to allow an easy replacement ? .
Have an original Flattop 44 with 6-1/2 inch barrel. Considering replacing it with a 4-5/8 inch barrel -- even with the ejector shroud. Will any other Ruger barrels match the threads, etc to allow an easy replacement ? .
Sep 5, 2009 #2 F flatgate Hawkeye Joined Jun 18, 2001 Messages 6,784 Location Star Valley, WY This one was fitted, by Ruger, with a New Model S458N's barrel. The threads are the same as the original but the shank is longer on the NM so some lathe work is necessary. Kuhnhausen's EXCELLENT book, on page 133, has an illustration. flatgate
This one was fitted, by Ruger, with a New Model S458N's barrel. The threads are the same as the original but the shank is longer on the NM so some lathe work is necessary. Kuhnhausen's EXCELLENT book, on page 133, has an illustration. flatgate