K frame barrel

[genethornton3]

Can a model 19 barrel be installed on a model 13 without changing any other parts? I've got a 2 1/2" 19 barrel that I would like to put on the 13.

Thanks

 

[Elmer]

It would work, but the front sight would have to be modified. I think you'd need a shorter ejector rod also.

 

[slopemeno]

Front sight would be too high, and I think the contours around the front of the frame are different on adjustable sighted guns -vs- fixed sighted guns. So thewhile the barrel will screw in, the countours will look "off".
Why are you rebarreling your '13 by the way?

 

[WayneConrad]

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[genethornton3]

The barrel was pitted when I bought it (to good of a deal to pass), knew I'd be changing it regardless. I was thinking the ejector rod might be different. Not to worried about the contours, it will be working gun. Should be able to file down the sight right? Main concern was cylinder compatibility. Thanks for the info.

 

[Old Fuff]

In 1987 S&W made what was called the model 19-P. Think of a model 13 revolver with a 2 1/2" or 4" model 19 barrel. The front sight ramp was milled down to make a very low, small ramp and blade, somewhat like, but not exactly the same as one on the model 13. They were intended for export to a South American country, although some ended up in Europe. Why they didn't make a 2 1/2" model 13, I have no idea, but maybe the customer wanted the model 19's underlug.

Elmer is right. You will have to change the extractor rod and center pin. You will also need a good gunsmith with a milling machine to make the new front sight.

A lot of work, but yes it can be done.

 

[Elmer]

genethornton3,

Another option would be to Ebay the 2 1/2" barrel, then buy a 3" or 4" model 13 or 65 barrel. Heck you can even use a model 10 or 64 barrel. The Model 10 barrels are on Ebay pretty cheap most of the time.

I have a 10 with a 3" 65 barrel on it. Ugly, but it's a nightstand gun, and I had the barrel.

 

[carebear]

I can't seem to find a 3" blue tube around, I'd like to rebarrel my 19-5 to match my old (now gone) 3" 66.

I think that 3" is THE barrel length proportionately for the K frame.