Post by mk19 on Sept 19, 2014 16:23:39 GMT -2
Chris,
Is it possible to re-chamber a Ruger Blackhawk 357 cylinder to 41 Mag? Could you do it?
That is the question, so here is the background. I recently purchased a 357 Blackhawk at auction, this gun is rough, it looks like someone stored the gun under a leaky saltwater fish tank. The grip frame, all mechanics, springs, ejector rod and housing have been replaced so mechanically the gun is perfect. Call me crazy but I love the patina on the frame and cylinder, it looks as worn out as I do. The chambers are not that bad but I would like to clean them up.
Since I am having a Franken-Ruger barrel and shroud installed on this pistol I was wondering if it is possible to open up the chamber? That would then give a proper chamber with consistent dimensions as well as being able to set the chamber mouth for shooting 250 to 270gr cast bullets.
Would a new cylinder be a better choice? Actually if I go the direction of a new custom cylinder I would have you make her into a 327 Federal.
I will post some pics once I pick her up at the end of the month, although it has been struck down by the courts the 10 day waiting period is still in effect here in Peoples Republik of Kalifornia.
