Frame Question

[Cracker-American]

Will the frame off of a SS, .44 mag, NM SBH fit on a NM .45 Blackhawk?

The SS SBH is a 10.5 inch model that I do not shoot. I would love to get a new barrel or have the one I have cut back to 4&5/8". If ya'll know of anyone in the North Florida area that does this could you PM me the information?

 

[BlkHawk73]

Yes. NM BHs and Nm SBHs use the same cylunder frames.

 

[flatgate]

Are you inquiring about swapping grip frames? Depending on year of production the swap can be a piece of cake or a can of worms.

Without going into a long discussion over the nuances I'll simply say "give it a try".

One observation; if your 10-1/2 inch Super has the "tapered" barrel with a ramp style front sight with a pinned in sight blade then that's a pretty rare gun to be chopping off part of the barrel. If it's the "bull barrel" version with a screw attached front sight then whack away!

JMHO,

flatgate

 

[Cracker-American]

They are in my safe and I am at work so I am working from memory. I am pretty sure my 10.5 is the bull barrel version. It does not have a ramp front sight but has the one that I call "hooked". Very holster un-friendly.

I thought I would try the switch then if it worked go on the search for another frame. When I shoot heavy, 1000 fps, loads in my .45 Colt I bark the knuckles and fingers of my right hand. Shooting heavy loads in my SBH, 23.5 H-110 and 240 Rem JHP, I do not get the damage to my hand.