I have an old model 357 Blackhawk that is in very poor shape. I bought it at a steal. I plan a a new Wells grip frame, Anne’s erh and refinish at least. I have a couple of clean new model takeoff barrels and wondered if the threads would match?
Nm and old modelBlackhawk barrel interchangeability?
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They should match no problem.
OP
Thank you Mr Barnes
What Robb said. /\
To expound a little…
This is a NM Barrel that I have cut down to 3.6”,,, the reason I went with a NM barrel is I didn’t want the OM “SRM” cut in the middle, The OM has deep stamping. Whereas the NM is much lighter and took very little effort to just remove it all.
To expound a little…
This is a NM Barrel that I have cut down to 3.6”,,, the reason I went with a NM barrel is I didn’t want the OM “SRM” cut in the middle, The OM has deep stamping. Whereas the NM is much lighter and took very little effort to just remove it all.
OP
Thank you g2!
If you would prefer an OM barrel, I have a couple, 4 5/8, 6 1/2.
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OP
Thank you JOEY. I considering a 45 conversion. Or possibly a .41 special.
Be
In that case, what G2 said. As .45 are available, I would go with the .41 special! Just an opinion from a .41 lover!!!
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Ruger Guru
The only real problem with a .41 Special IN MY OPINION is the readily availability of brass is not there. Special orders, or cutting good .41 Mag brass are the options.
I'm a .41 Mag fan myself,, but I can load it however I need it to be. Besides,, if I want to step down in power & still have a bigger bullet,, I have a .44 Spl, & my .45 acp cylinder in other Blackhawks.
But the OP has asked about the thread differences or the lack of them on OM & NM frames & barrels. He can easily use a NM bbl as noted above.
I'm a .41 Mag fan myself,, but I can load it however I need it to be. Besides,, if I want to step down in power & still have a bigger bullet,, I have a .44 Spl, & my .45 acp cylinder in other Blackhawks.
But the OP has asked about the thread differences or the lack of them on OM & NM frames & barrels. He can easily use a NM bbl as noted above.
OP
Thanks to all for your knowledge and opinions opinions!
Sugar River
Buckeye
i don't know about that.......
41 Special brass has been available from Starline for a decade or more, and both Midway and Grafs currently show it in stock for .32 a piece.
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Ruger Guru
To me,, that's "special order",, as you just don't find it laying on the range or in the odd brass lots in gun or pawn shops. And it's not a "Factory" type caliber.
