Should I cut down my S&W M&P

What should I do with my M&P

  • Leave it as is

    Votes: 101 84.2%

  • Refinish it at S&W

    Votes: 11 9.2%

  • Make it a snub nose

    Votes: 8 6.7%
  • Total voters
    120
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As far as cutting it down is concerned...

The present barrel is 4 inches long, and you can't make it shorter then 3 inches because of the lug on the bottom. To make a true snubby you'd have to replace the barrel, ejector rod, and some other internal parts in the cylinder. That would add up to enough money so you might be better off selling it or trading in in on a true 2" version. A good refinishing job would cost at least half of what the gun's worth. If you add up the total cost of doing everything you propose I suspect you may change your mind.

Besides, the K-frame is a little big to make a good snubby anyway... :evil:
 
It's yours, and of course you can do with it as you please. But....I'll probably give you at least 20% more for it than you paid. As is, naturally. Then you can buy a snubbie. Or, I'll trade you a 95+% S&W Model 37 for it.
It would be a shame to cut up that old beauty.
 
Where's a good place to buy an original M&P, maybe one in good condition? I've taken a fancy to collecting the newer M&P revolvers and pistols, and would like one to round out the collection.
 
First time that 2 responses are appropriate.

#21 & 33

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Restoring or rebuilding guns.

21. If you are asking about refinishing a worn looking gun or rebuilding a beater gun, in the vast majority of cases the cost will exceed the value of the finished product. Just rebluing a revolver will run $250 or more by the time you add shipping costs and refinishing the gun will actually lower its value in most instances. If the gun is an heirloom, or has some special meaning, and you want it looking like new and the cost be damned then go for it. But most times refinishing a gun is not economically feasible.

Modifying a gun into a different configuration.

33. Trying to turn the gun you have into the gun you want is never a good idea. It will be cheaper, faster and easier to sell the gun you don’t want and buy the one you do want rather than try to alter or convert your gun into a different configuration. In most cases the alterations suggested are not possible due to physical limitations and if they were doable the cost of such work would be beyond all but wealthy fools who like to throw their money away.
 
Those are far from rare but, on the other hand, they are not making them any more. I say, do what you want. I would probably keep it as is, buy a taurus snub and check it out for reliability.
 
DON'T CUT IT!

Even if you got it at a good price, you will probably do better to sell the gun and buy what you're looking for.

If you're looking for a project, sell this gun and use the money to fund it. You can find an old beater revolver and hack it up instead. J&G sales has parts for a S&W model 10 for $99, including everything but the frame.
 
OK OK relax guys, I'll leave it as is!
You are all right, it's a fine old 5 screw and should be shot the way it came from the factory. Fear not, it's safe...
 
It has been my experience that simply cutting a barrel down does not make a gun more useable. Often the sights need to be modified to get poi and poa to coincide, and the ejector rod will need to be replaced with a shorter one. There are tons of decent snubbies out there that are already configured properly. If I were you I would either have it refinished, or more likely I would simply shoot it and enjoy it for what it is - a very nice, serviceable revolver. It will probably cost you more to have it cut down properly and have the associated work done by a competent smith, than it would to purchase a 2" model 10 and have two nice shooters.

Just my two cents.
 
My $.02 is to get it re-finished and have a good gunsmith look at it and replace any internal parts that are worn or "doubtful"...then, get a Tyler T-grip attached to those beautiful original grip stocks, and then, shoot the thing!!! You are one lucky fellow!!
 
Pachmayr made those for Smith & Wesson, and put the S&W logo on them. Those that are so marked have become collectables, and as such are worth more then the more common ones made by Pachmayr. Take good care of it. Both kinds work fine.
 
leave it alone and get as much info about the gun from the person you bought it from ,like if and when he carried it on-duty etc..
 
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