Custom barrel

[jameslovesjammie]

I would like to know if there is anyone out there who makes custom barrels for revolvers. I would like my next gun to have a different look, kinda like some of the S&W Performance Center barrels, or maybe something completely different.

I kinda like the look of the Clark Custom guns with the slab side. I am just looking for options now. The gun will be a Smith for sure.

Thanks ahead of time!

James

 

[jameslovesjammie]

Maybe like one of these (I have no clue who did any of these barrels!)

 

[Standing Wolf]

Here's my Clark-barrelled 1977 Smith & Wesson model 27.

The original factory barrel was 8.375 inches long, and never did shoot straight. The gun kept closet space from going to waste for quite a few years.

I eventually sent it to Clark for a six-inch bull barrel, which, unfortunately, proved far too heavy for what was left of my arthritic wrist. I had my local gunsmith shorten it an inch and shave quite a bit of steel off the sides. It's now a very accurate gun. The trigger still isn't—and doubtless won't ever be—as good as a Python's, and the Badger plywood stocks leave a bit to be desired, but at least the gun is finally a straight shooter.

 

[Jim Watson]

SDM and Apex do stuff like that.
http://www.sdmfabricating.com/
http://www.apextactical.com/

I do not have any of their work, but they have a good reputation.
Bring money.

 

[Master Blaster]

Buy a performance center gun, it will be cheaper, will be just as accurate and relaible, and you will have a full lifetime warranty.

In addition if you decide you dont like it and want to sell it you wont lose 3/4 of what you spent on it.

 

[JoeHatley]

You could have a local smith install a Clark PPC style bull barrel. $80 --> $90 plus installation.
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=5021&st=ppc barrel &s=

The amount and style of machining would only be limited by your budget and the smith's ability.

Good Luck...

Joe

 

[jameslovesjammie]

Anybody have any custom pics?

 

[Rexster]

The top 3 pics in post #2 are of one of the S&W Performance Center revolvers. That is the factory-installed barrel.

 

[jameslovesjammie]

Rexster,

Do you know what model designation that was? I wonder if they still make it? It kinda looks like a 627 v-comp barrel...modified.