Thanks Jim, it's always a pleasure to talk to someone who has "been there and done that". I think that gives me everything I need to make a well informed decision.
Many thanks.
Rick
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Thanks all.
I'm looking at a Henry .327 mag. rifle and a companion pistol in the same caliber for a nice woods walking combo. I'll probably take a look at the single seven since concealment is less of an issue and I won't mind a little less of a handful than my J-frame tends to be with serious...
I'm afraid you're probably on the money there, with my track record with gunsmiths touching this particular carbine I was hoping for some idea of what could be done before taking the plunge again.
At least you've given me some ideas of the possible problems involved.
Thanks for your input.
Rick
I have a pre-redesign basic 10/22 carbine that I bought to have rebuilt as a bull barrel gun in a custom stock.
The gunsmith managed to botch the bull barrel install when he added a Power Custom scope base that not only screwed into the receiver but required him to drill and tap 2 shallow holes...
A friend is selling a nice stainless "SSM" Single Six with white grips in .32 H & R magnum.
I have heard of reputable gunsmiths that are converting .32 H & R SP101 revolvers to .327 Federal by lengthening the chambers. By all accounts these are working out quite well. However the SP101 has a...