Is it possible to shorten a revolver barrel?

[lovethebigguns]

I have a Stainless Ruger SBE 44 mag with a 10 1/2 barrel and I'd like to know if it's possible fora gunsmith to shorten the barrel and re-attach the front sight?

Thanks!

[Wingbone]

It's possible to shorten the barrel. The front sight might be a problem, depending on how it's attached now. It might be easierto put on a new sight than to remove the old one intact and reapply it.

[uncle matt]

Yes the existing barrel can be shortened. Or you can have another factory barrel fitted to it of the length you want.

[lovethebigguns]

Thanks guys,
Do y'all have any idea what something like this would cost?

[Red Lion]

How about I do you a favor? You send me the pistol and I will send you a crisp, new $50 bill. You can then put that toward a different handgun.

[lovethebigguns]

ORIGINAL: Red Lion

How about I do you a favor? You send me the pistol and I will send you a crisp, new $50 bill. You can then put that toward a different handgun.

Thanks Red, you made me laugh!
Add 6 more of them, and we'll chat.

[sjsfire]

Pardon me, this might seem like a dumb question........why not trade it for one same model with a shorter barrel?

[Pighunter56]

ORIGINAL: sjsfire

Pardon me, this might seem like a dumb question........why not trade it for one same model with a shorter barrel?

Thats what I'm thinking.

[lovethebigguns]

ORIGINAL: Pighunter56

Thats what I'm thinking.

Y'all are both right!
That would probably be the smartes thing to do!

[Pighunter56]

ORIGINAL: lovethebigguns

Y'all are both right!
That would probably be the smartes thing to do!

You shouldn't be out of too much money doing it.