black finish on S&W revolvers

[VanSmooth]

Did you ever check to see if there's a European distributor that could have gotten you a newer blued Smith & Wesson to shoot

Yes. I didn't contact him, but I think one particular distributor I know would have been able to import the gun. It's a pity I didn't see the new black revolvers earlier.

Why did your gunsmith use polygonal rifling in a .44 Magnum barrel? I'm curious about that choice.

The revolver needed a new barrel, and I had the dream to own a gun with polygonal rifling. So it came together^^

What do you plan to shoot in it?

Mainly 44 special, but I think it’s nice keeping the ability to shoot 44 magnum

 

[DPris]

Hmmm.
I wouldn't choose polygonal, but then it's not my gun.
It may or may not shoot lead as well as conventional rifling, if you intend to shoot lead.
Good luck with it all. I suspect you'll have a very expensive gun by the time you're done.
Denis