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Very neat idea to make a snubnose, but I would have done it with a new gone, rather than one with collectibility.
:eeek:Moderators: could you move this post here?
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?60678-Extreme-snubnose-Police-Positive-Special
I ain't know a thing about that gun, but I prefer the "before" condition.
I'm sorry...but to me..that conversion seems pretty much of a shame....[huh]
I'm like the others, thinking you ruined a nice old gun.
The barrel is too short, I really wonder if you have enough rifling after the forcing cone to stabilize a bullet, plus the remaining barrel steps down so much there is nothing to to see for good point-ability. What you have now is an across the room belly gun.
While I would agree with the others as to not being fond of the shortness of the barrel, I want to remind everyone thatI too have to agree. I like the idea of making it a snubby if that is what you wanted, but I would have looked for a "Detective Special" or at least left the barrel at 2" with a sight. But it is your gun and you can do with it as you please. Welcome to the lounge and do not get to discouraged by my reply, we all have opinions. Have you shot the weapon yet after your modifications? Just curious as to accuracy and range.
More than just the aesthetic - the "after" version is a cool looking gun - I think it has to do with the fact that there are a finite number of all things golden era, and when they survive into the modern era in good, functional condition, some of us feel there's a certain sacrosanctity about it.others prefer more traditional, classic appearances and we are all entilted to our opinion.
Very neat idea to make a snubnose, but I would have done it with a new gone, rather than one with collectibility.