I sent mine in for the easy open conversion July 8th. I inquired as to turn around and was told about 4 weeks, right now. Of course they were closed down for 2 weeks, so 6 weeks would be reasonable. That's next week, right?
I was pleased with the person I dealt with. Started with emails and he answered the phone when I called to confirm I had shipping instructions correct.
My frame and original barrel were purchased new in the early 70s - .357. The second barrel around '83 in 7TCU, both opened easy.
Recently purchased a .22LR match and .222 or GunBroker. The .222 was old - new in box, the LR had slight rub marks. Both shot good on my first outing - 100rds. of .222, 200+ rds. of LR. Both opened easy, but when I switched out the LR and tried it again it was a bear to open. I finally resorted to striking the lever with a wooden bat - piece of 2" dowel. I tried the polishing on the split bolts in the sticky (probably didn't do that right, but felt worse). Factory would not send new parts. Next, I tried switching bolts between barrels with slight improvement, I tried a new spring, shortened the spring, all to no avail. Put it back like it was. All that led to the return for easy open update. Sent in 2 barrels, the LR and the .357 which had single piece bolt. That was instructions from phone call.
All 4 barrels are 10" bull with iron sights. I plan on one more barrel - 14" in .223 which will be scoped - ammo less expensive, lots available in factory loading, already have reloading setup for .223 and lots of brass on hand. Already have the base, rings and Leupold M8 2X, but won't purchase until the frame gets back and proves out.
I'll try to remember to come back here and let y'all know if it comes back on time and how it runs. For now, I'll go back to lurkin' and learnin'. I enjoy and appreciate you guys sharin' your knowledge. Stay Safe!
