Posted: 2/2/2007 12:42:55 PM EDT
| Is it possible to have a barrel on a 3" S&W revolver switched to a 2" barrel? |
U beat me to it man....
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Maybe. If it's a 3" J-frame, you can buy a new 2" barrel. I think you'd also need a new ejector rod, though. If it's a 3" K-frame, they never made a 2" barrel for that. You'd need to cut it down, and re-crown and reinstall a front sight. You might not be able to cut to 2" though, again because of the ejector rod. |
 Don't do it!I don't know if you've shot yours, but the 3" Chief I have is very accurate. It's a great lightweight belt gun too. If your's is in really good shape, it's worth at least $300 if it has the pinned barrel. Swapping barrels on S&W revolvers has never been a good thing. You take a great gun and make it so-so as far as fit and finish. Besides the barrel and ejector rod cost, labor to R&R the barrels, then refinish, you'll be out at least $250 and more like $350 if you get a quality gunsmith to do a quality job. Not worth the expense to R&R the barrel. Cutting the existing barrel down will give you a "bastard" gun with very little resale value. The really good gunsmiths that I have dealt with would tell you it is not worth the money to do it. As far as 2" barrels on K-frames, they are not that uncommon in the M10 38 Spl. There are even 3" barrels in the M13 357 Mag. Anyway, take it for what's it's worth. It's your gun! 
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