Looking for a Smith to Cut down my barrel and....

[SAFARIKID]

Ok..I know and used several famous and great smiths over the last millenia and now they all backed up it seems forever! So I thought I would take a shot and see if I could find one that could perhaps do a ....30 day turnaround? Longshot but I'm having coffee and ready to head out Shark Fishing so what the heck

I have a Stainless Blackhawk and its 4 5/8"...Would like to cut it back to 3 3/4" including the ejector housing (like the Talley Editions) and reinstall the original front sight....
I attached a few photos of previous ones done for me....
The first 2 are same 45lc Vaquero at 3.5"
The 3rd photo is .480 at 3.5"
The last one was only 2.5" 45LC
Thanks!

 

[Hondo44]

One suggestion: have them locate the front sight more forward than your 2.5", even with the edge of the barrel crown chamfer.

You didn't post which gunsmiths you've already tried, so it may have been some of these below:

BOBBY TYLER: in Texas
https://www.tylergunworks.com/

[email protected] Magnolia, Texas, north of Houston
Recommendations here: http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=249804

Ben Forkin - Forkin Custom Classics
PO Box 444, 205 10th Ave SW
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
406-547-2344
mailto:[email protected]

Andy Horvath - DIAGONAL ROAD GUN SHOP
14131 Diagonal Rd.
La Grange, OH 44050
(440) 458-4369, (440) 355-5618

Jack Huntington
JRH Advanced Gunsmithing
775-355-6898
385 Freeport Blvd, Suite 13
Sparks, NV 89431
mailto:[email protected]
New website: http://www.jrhadvancedgunsmithing.com
Old site: www.jrhgunmaker.com/
His turnaround time is short, his work is first rate, and his prices are reasonable.

Ten Ring Precision in San Antonio, TX
Address: 1449 Blue Crest Ln, San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: (210) 494-3063

Long Hunter
Amarillo, TX
http://www.longhunt.com/web/
Sounds like a nice package for $135.
Taper cylinder and ejector rod housing $45.00 USD – This page:
http://www.longhunt.com/web/index.php?page=models-ruger-vaquero-blackhawk-bisley

Nelson Ford in Ph, AZ
http://www.thegunsmith.com/price_list.html
Not to be confused with the above Ford in Florida:
See work here post 42: http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...on-relieved-grips-help-pls.html#post138237660

Oglesby & Oglesby Gunmakers
Bill Oglesby
744 W Andrew Road
Springfield, IL 62707-4626
Phone: (217) 487-7100
Cool video: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oglesby-Oglesby/166638046696474

Ryan Ross at RCCG
Roan Mountain, TN
[email protected]

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Harry Lawsons
520-326-1117
Tucson, AZ.
I have been using them for over 35 years and would not go anyplace else.
All they do is gunsmithing, make custom rifles, and custom stocks.
They have been in business since 1965 at the same location.
They do not have a web site.
You need to call before noon if you want to talk to the gunsmith.
I highly recommend them, by Busterswoodshop

 

[Biggfoot44]

I don't have any answers for your gunsmith search . For 30 day turnaround you'll need a rookie local 'smith who isn't well known yet , but is competent with basic machine skills .

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I'm intrigued with that 2.5 inch . Is the ejector rod functional at that length , even with a nailhead cylinder pin ?

 

[SAFARIKID]

For some reason I don't get notified on the replies? Anyway thanks guys...2 were on that list so I will try the others ! Thank You Much!!
On the 2.5 the ejector was NOT functional only cosmetic ....on the others no problem !!

 

[needsmostuff]

I vote for Bobby Tyler and get some engraving done at the same time.
Bet he can surprise you as far as turnaround time.

 

[Diabloman]

Ok..I know and used several famous and great smiths over the last millenia and now they all backed up it seems forever! So I thought I would take a shot and see if I could find one that could perhaps do a ....30 day turnaround? Longshot but I'm having coffee and ready to head out Shark Fishing so what the heck

I have a Stainless Blackhawk and its 4 5/8"...Would like to cut it back to 3 3/4" including the ejector housing (like the Talley Editions) and reinstall the original front sight....
I attached a few photos of previous ones done for me....
The first 2 are same 45lc Vaquero at 3.5"
The 3rd photo is .480 at 3.5"
The last one was only 2.5" 45LC
Thanks!

just get a New model Blackhawk with the 3 3/4 inch barrel.....then go from there...? fwiw

 

[Hondo44]

For some reason I don't get notified on the replies? Anyway thanks guys...2 were on that list so I will try the others ! Thank You Much!!
On the 2.5 the ejector was NOT functional only cosmetic ....on the others no problem !!

Ruger made an ejector rod for 3 3/4" barrels (my New Vaquero .45 has one) with no tip, just a flat cap. You can get one of those for your 2.5" barrel. Cut the spring a lot shorter, and cut the ejector rod short but enough to stick out of the frame enough to almost touch the cyl face. It should be enough to at least bump the case back a bit to get a finger nail under the case rim to pull out fired cases.

 

[Biggfoot44]

I dunno . My 3.5s will reach far enough to bump the cases , but with far less than an inch to spare .