Looking for a smith to cut OT barrels

Goody · July 08, 2009, 11:48:59 AM

I am looking for a gunsmith who can shorten the 7 1/2 barrels of my Uberti OT's in 38sp and reinstall front sights. Please email me so we don't step on anyones toes. Please include a quote for the turnkey job. Thanks

kirby@goodygoody.com

Singing Bear · July 08, 2009, 04:31:22 PM

Kinda along the same, I gots a New Dakota in 45 Colt that I wanted to change caliber.
I have the new 38 cal. barrel and 38/357 cylinder. If the same smith can do this as well, an estimiate would
be nice. I gotta see if I can afford the labor/shipping costs at this time.

John Taylor · July 08, 2009, 07:34:39 PM

Quote from: Singing Bear on July 08, 2009, 04:31:22 PM
Kinda along the same, I gots a New Dakota in 45 Colt that I wanted to change caliber.
I have the new 38 cal. barrel and 38/357 cylinder. If the same smith can do this as well, an estimiate would
be nice. I gotta see if I can afford the labor/shipping costs at this time.

You want a new barrel or a liner?

Singing Bear · July 09, 2009, 12:20:47 AM

Quote from: John Taylor on July 08, 2009, 07:34:39 PM
You want a new barrel or a liner?

Well sir, I already have the barrel and would like to use it since I already paid for it. I'm not picky, though. If relining is
easier, less expensive and quicker to do, then I'll go along with it. I can always sell the barrel to help defray some of the cost. I got this barrel several years ago, so I'm not going to feel the loss if it doesn't get used.

I also already have the cylinder so it's going to have to be fitted as well.

In the past, many asked why I don't just sell or trade for another SAA in 38/357. Well, it's a royal pain in the tuchus to have to drive into town to the main PD, 3 TIMES, just to obtain and register one handgun. I already got the "extra" handgun and it's already registered.

Btw, I hope Goody got the help he asked for. Sorry I kinda hijacked your thread, Goody.

Goody · July 09, 2009, 04:33:01 PM

Tis a big boat, we all gotta pull an oar occasionally.

John Taylor · July 10, 2009, 02:56:23 PM

Singing Bear, I saw the cylinder but didn't notice the barrel on your post, tired old eyes.
I can do both jobs. E-mail me at john@johntaylormachine.com

Singing Bear · July 11, 2009, 01:25:37 PM

Quote from: John Taylor on July 10, 2009, 02:56:23 PM
Singing Bear, I saw the cylinder but didn't notice the barrel on your post, tired old eyes.
I can do both jobs. E-mail me at john@johntaylormachine.com

Email sent. Might have a few "dumb" questions. First time doing this.