I have a S&W 625 (.45 Long Colt) that sports a 6 1/2" barrel. I bought it hoping that I would grow to like it, but I can't seem to adjust to its length. I love having a 625 in.45lc but would prefer something around 4-5".
My question is this: do I send it to a competent smith for a barrelectomy, or should I sell it and find a similar revolver of the desired size. I have some concerns about putting it under the knife as I believe that this was a Lew Horton special and that there are probably not many of these around. (I may be wrong about this). I would hate to desicrate a fine, but uncommon firearm in search of my need for greater portability and general shooting comfort. If however, these are more common than I expected, I would feel comfortable in taking a more radical approach.
Other than the length it's been a great revolver. If I did sell it I would immediately look to repalce it with another 625 long colt in the 4-5" category.
So what do you think? Should I sell it or cut it?
My question is this: do I send it to a competent smith for a barrelectomy, or should I sell it and find a similar revolver of the desired size. I have some concerns about putting it under the knife as I believe that this was a Lew Horton special and that there are probably not many of these around. (I may be wrong about this). I would hate to desicrate a fine, but uncommon firearm in search of my need for greater portability and general shooting comfort. If however, these are more common than I expected, I would feel comfortable in taking a more radical approach.
Other than the length it's been a great revolver. If I did sell it I would immediately look to repalce it with another 625 long colt in the 4-5" category.
So what do you think? Should I sell it or cut it?