WANT A LCR 22LR
Bearcat
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- Feb 1, 2010
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Anyone remove the barrel from a LCR yet? I'm guessing it screws in and is likely set with locktite. ( the frame is aluminum ) S&W makes a barrel removal tool that looks to engage the rifling, who would sell these tools for a Ruger?
I'm seriously considering converting from 38 to 22LR. The goal is to have a carry ( stock 38 ) and a practice ( 22LR ). 22LR ammo is 25% the cost of 38 and less recoil make this apealing. ( though the cost of conversion will eat into any savings )
The barrel is just the first step. The prototype will get a sleeved cylinder, making a 8 shot cyl would be good but will have to wait. The extractor may prove to be fiddley so I may forgo it for now. Moving the firing pin will require redriling the frame then making a oval firing pin bushing, I'm not sure if the transfer bar is long enough or will need to be remade.
I'm using a S&W 38 Airlite and SW 22LR Airlite as design studies, there are some differences that are unaccounted for, will post them later.
Anyt other ideas?
Thanks
I'm seriously considering converting from 38 to 22LR. The goal is to have a carry ( stock 38 ) and a practice ( 22LR ). 22LR ammo is 25% the cost of 38 and less recoil make this apealing. ( though the cost of conversion will eat into any savings )
The barrel is just the first step. The prototype will get a sleeved cylinder, making a 8 shot cyl would be good but will have to wait. The extractor may prove to be fiddley so I may forgo it for now. Moving the firing pin will require redriling the frame then making a oval firing pin bushing, I'm not sure if the transfer bar is long enough or will need to be remade.
I'm using a S&W 38 Airlite and SW 22LR Airlite as design studies, there are some differences that are unaccounted for, will post them later.
Anyt other ideas?
Thanks