15 inch barrel for my Super Redhawk 44

[holmux]

Dear Members

To be able to get a permit for my Ruger Super Redhawk 44 here in Denmark, I will have to extend the barrel or mount a shoulder stock, so the total length of the revolver exceeds 22 inches.
I know the lay is referent in the US. so it's not the law stuff I am after, but looking to find a good looking solution, that will work in the field.
Another option is to mount a big silencer, but I have a feeling it has to be a more permanent solution, that will require tools to dismantle.

Any one who know about a custom barrel 15 inch for a Super redhawk ?
I believe this will be the best solution.

 

[CraigC]

Any good gunsmith should be able to install a barrel fabricated from a premium blank in any length you want. That shouldn't be a problem. What may be a challenge is either finding someone in Denmark who can do the work or getting one imported from the US.

 

[BCRider]

If you did manage to put that long a barrel on the gun I suspect it would be a nasty thing to hold up due to the barrel weight.

Given that you show Iowa as your location I'm guessing that you're in Denmark temporarily? If it were me I think I'd just give up shooting handguns for the duration and switch to rifles and shotguns.

 

[holmux]

Sorry BCRider, I never got around to change my location, I moved from Iowa and living permanent in Denmark by now.
So new set of rules to live by and I am fighting to keep my Super Redhawk.
yes I know it will be rater nose heavy But I am willing to live with that.

What would be the easiest, ordering a barrel from Ruger ?

/Holmux

 

[dprice3844444]

training wheels extra?

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

A shoulder stock fabrication would probably be cheaper, and be pretty cool, as you could not do that here in the US without a $200 federal tax. That should give you over 22", and be easier to manage in the field than holding up a rather heavy 15" barreled gun.....all the weight would be towards the muzzle.

 

[verge]

Maybe you could get someone to make you something like this.

 

[rswartsell]

I'd rather have a rifle. There is a point at which required or not, the character of the piece is lost and it is no longer worth the effort. This IMHO qualifies.

 

[Tallbald]

There are many manufacturers of high quality barrel blanks here in the United States. I don't know, but there may be some restrictions on international shipment of gun parts though. The individual manufacturer should be able to tell you. I suggest you contact a firearms dealer in England, where long barrels on American handguns are not uncommon due to their laws also. Perhaps they could guide you to a barrel maker that could supply you with what you need.
I personally think that a very long barreled revolver with a detachable stock would be beautiful. Good luck on your search, and by all means please post photos of your gun if you get done what you want. DOn

 

[BCRider]

To keep this within any sort of reasonable cost and effort sort of deal I would suggest you need to work with a local Danish gunsmith.

The good news is that if you can locate or obtain a barrel from a .44Mag lever rifle you should be able to cut away the chambering and original threading and have the resulting end threaded to fit into the Super Redhawk's frame. A .44 lever rifle donor barrel isn't the only option but it seems to me that it's a reasonable option that could result in saving some money over the idea of producing a custom barrel from a blank. Although that is certainly an option as well.

And if it did turn out to be overly awkward THEN add a shoulder stock and you'd have a very unique revolver carbine. In that guise the long barrel would be a very definite plus!

 

[Twiki357]

A 44 Mag Buntline Special….. Cooooool!

 

[CraigC]

Ruger is not an option. It will have to be either a take-off rifle barrel or one made from a blank.

 

[holmux]

Thanks for the input, i will start searching for a solution and get back to you all with some pictures when i am ready

/Holmux

 

[Rio Laxas]

When I had my SRH in .454 cut down to a 5" barrel, I found that there are practically no gunsmiths who will remove the barrel from a SRH. Most would not take the barrel shortening job either. It has something to do with the threads galling. I am not sure if the problem of the threads galling only happens on the barrel or if it is both the barrel and the frame. A replacement barrel may not be an option for you. I had Alan Harton of Single Action Service cut down my SRH to 5", but he had to cut the barrel without removing it from the frame (which apparently was a real pain).

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Bowen and Linebaugh replace barrels in Rugers all the time.

 

[el Godfather]

Get a lever action in 44 instead.

 

[holmux]

I have one in the safe

 

[el Godfather]

I am confused why you need a 15" barrel in order to get a permit. Does it mean that in Denmark handguns are not allowed or is it requirement due to caliber?

 

[rswartsell]

Just a friendly tip, watch where you put that left hand (if you are a righty)! That 15" barrel and shoulder stock won't change the blast from the cylinder gap, and with .44 mag that could get downright ugly.

There were reasons why factory production "revolver carbines" never caught on. The cylinder gap blast is one of them.

 

[holmux]

The reason for the longer barrel is that I will be able to register the gun as a Rifle, yes i know it's stupid, but anything with a rifle barrel over a certain length and the total length of the weapon match the requirements, it's a rifle :banghead:
It might look like a revolver, shoot like a revolver and the serial number says revolver, but if it has the right length, in Denmark it's a rifle and in Denmark you can own as many 44 magnum rifles as you like.

Well I found another way around this and this might be the best solution, if I can change the cylinder to one that can only hold a 44 Special, then I will be back in business, no problem getting a permit for a 44 special

And if I get the hole assembly it will be easy changing back if I want to go hunting outside Denmark, I think I will get in contact with Ruger and see if this would be possible to order one without blowing the budget.