401 Bobcat conversion

[Lee Martin]

We just finished this 401 Bobcat so I thought I'd post a photo:

It's the 1.40" version and I'm pleased with how it balances. While never a factory option, 6.0" on the nose has become my favorite length (for both Blackhawks & Bisleys).

I just pulled the backstrap and am sending it to Cary Chapman for a set of claro walnut. I'll post updates when it returns.

 

[Kevin]

Looks great! Hey if you sell me one of your guns you could buy some 22 magnum shells!

Can you post a picture of some of the ammo when you show off your new grips? I haven't heard of 401 bobcat before...

 

[Lee Martin]

Thanks. I designed the 401 Bobcat back in 1994. It's based on 220 Swift brass with the original being 1.29" in length. A few years later I extended it to 1.40".

The 3rd and 4th cartridges in this line-up are the aforementioned Bobcats:

 

[flhr62]

You have a lot of talent, and some very nice guns.

 

[btrumanj]

I love the looks of that gun. Might want a different caliber with my limited reloading knowledge though.

 

[dlhredfoxx]

So Lee is that a .40 or .41 Cal? Looks mean!

 

[Stoots]

Excellent work Lee!

(As usual!)

 

[dougader]

Lee does have incredible talent. You can read about his .401 Bobcat here:

http://www.singleactions.com/files/401BobcatUpdated.pdf

 

[Lee Martin]

Thanks Doug. We have a lot of fun doing these conversions.

 

[dougader]

Love that 450 Bonecrusher!

 

[MaxP]

What Lee didn't mention is that this revolver was built over the weekend! The Martins don't mess around!