[lindcase]

Hello All,
I want to purchase a short (3 3/4") barrel Bird's head Vaquero but I would like it in .357 because I already have 4 guns that shoot .38/.357. And a couple that shoot 9mm. Including a Blackhawk .38/.357/9mm.I do not want yet another caliber. But Ruger's shortest barrel for the .357 is 4 5/8". Can this be cut down or is there a technical reason Ruger left it at 4 5/8" ? I have not shot 45 colt, how does it compare to .38/.357? thanks to all that take the time to reply.

[SDC]

No reason at all, it's just that they thought they would sell more with that particular barrel length. There's nothing that would stop you from taking it to a gunsmith to have the barrel shortened to however long you'd like it, and if I remember right, Brownells sells a replacement "bird's-head" grip frame for the Blackhawk that would give you the look you want. HTH.

[Josey]

Actually, Ruger does. Check out their Sheriffs models. The only tradeoff is a flat cylinder pin. It has to be for the ejector rod stroke. I saw one in stainless recently that had Bisley hammer and trigger installed. Sweet!