Author Topic: model 28 to 29 (Read 435 times)

m-g Willy · « **on:** January 19, 2004, 03:38:41 PM »

I was wondering ---again :roll: Anyway,I have a 357 S&W model 28 and would like to convert it to 44mag. Anyone have any knowledge about the price of 44 barrel and cylinder and the gunsmithing cost to install them.
? Or am I better off just buying a model 29?--Willy

bigdaddytacp · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2004, 04:22:47 AM »

Quote from: m-g Willy

I was wondering ---again :roll: Anyway,I have a 357 S&W model 28 and would like to convert it to 44mag. Anyone have any knowledge about the price of 44 barrel and cylinder and the gunsmithing cost to install them.
? Or am I better off just buying a model 29?--Willy

.........You would be MUCH better off just trading for a mod 29.......the cost of the parts,gunsmith fitting and then rebluing would be more than you could buy a good mod 29 and the conversion would be worth less than a standard mod 29.....imo/e......good luck and good shooting!!

jhm · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2004, 04:41:03 AM »

Bigdaddy : Keep the mod. 28 and buy you a good used model 29 and you will have the BEST of both worlds, leaving the 28 as is will give you one of the finest 357s money can buy.

JIM

gunnut69 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2004, 06:09:09 AM »

I concur totally. These guys read my mind. Keep the 28 and buy a 29.. costs would easily outway the cost of a nice used 29..

m-g Willy · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2004, 04:55:07 AM »

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I've got a good excuse to get another gun now. :wink: --Willy