On another thread we had discussion how to make a strong, reliable, yet reasonable heavy 357 Magnum revolver with 6" barrel https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/slimming-barrel-on-s-w-686.920362/ .
I felt that it would be more appropriate to start new post here. Anyhow, I just stumbled upon on very interesting article about Lipsey’s Exclusive 357 Magnum Smith & Wesson Model 686, 7 shot, Mountain Gun. https://gunblast.com/SW-357MtnGun.htm .
If that revolver, with 4.12" barrel, weighs 35.5 oz, with barrel extended for just 1.88", to make it 6", additional weight would be about 1.35 oz, total revolver weight not even 37 oz. The only other thing than original 686 Mountain Gun, would be the same hammer as on 686 Target Champion:
Also, I would like to have cylinder long enough, so round using Lyman 358429, loaded in 357 Magnum case, and crimped in a bullet crimp groove, could be used.
What do you think about this idea, would you buy this revolver? I will!
NOTE: This revolver does not exist, the picture you see is just "cut, copy, paste and modify", a wishful thinking. My apology for not making it clear while posting first time.
I felt that it would be more appropriate to start new post here. Anyhow, I just stumbled upon on very interesting article about Lipsey’s Exclusive 357 Magnum Smith & Wesson Model 686, 7 shot, Mountain Gun. https://gunblast.com/SW-357MtnGun.htm .
If that revolver, with 4.12" barrel, weighs 35.5 oz, with barrel extended for just 1.88", to make it 6", additional weight would be about 1.35 oz, total revolver weight not even 37 oz. The only other thing than original 686 Mountain Gun, would be the same hammer as on 686 Target Champion:
Also, I would like to have cylinder long enough, so round using Lyman 358429, loaded in 357 Magnum case, and crimped in a bullet crimp groove, could be used.
What do you think about this idea, would you buy this revolver? I will!
NOTE: This revolver does not exist, the picture you see is just "cut, copy, paste and modify", a wishful thinking. My apology for not making it clear while posting first time.