Expense/difficulty to rebore a revolver barrel from .44 to .45?

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Me, I'd save myself a WHOLE lot of time, trouble, money & effort...And, hunt down a 3" S&W Model 625.
I like the S&W 625, but I am looking for COMFORTABLE carry. The Taurus revolver I'm talking about here is a medium "K" (.38-.357 sized frame) in .45 and has a 5 shot cylinder. I used to have one and regret selling it. It was the most comfortable gun ever you could stuff in the front of your pants (appendix carry) and carry comfortably all day, doing all manner of movements and activities, with no discomfort. The S&W 625, on the other hand, is a large "N" sized frame (.44 Mag-.45 Colt) with a 6 shot cylinder. The S&W 625 would not be practical or comfortable to me using my favorite method (appendix carry). I suppose it would be OK for OWB carry on the hip, but that is not always comfortable or practical to me for wearing all day.
 

All the work you talked about doing getting a 44 to be a 45, would expect a little work on the sight shouldn't bother you 🤔
I think most of us as gun collectors would have to admit that the visual design of the gun matters a lot. Maybe that's why Ruger firearms appeal to us. We like Mr. Ruger's sense of style and design. Consider the Ruger No.1. The old Ruger M77. Beautiful wood and blued steel. Same goes for S&W, Colt, etc,etc. I like that little Taurus revolver because it copies the style of S&W, and it is PRACTICAL for concealed carry. I don't like the looks of the Charter Arms bulldog, ugly as can be. And that front sight is dangerous.
 
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