A bit of a specialist question...
So, according to Magnum Research, one would need a kit to convert DE mk VII to XIX in order to switch calibers from say .44 to .357. This kit is not cheap at all and includes a new XIX spec slide.
This sounds a bit off to me though, why would that be the case? The original mk VII slide is built to handle .44, what about just finding a mk VII .357 barrel/bolt/mag and reconfigure the slide for the smaller caliber? Sure, mk VII parts will likely be a pain the ass to find, still it should be a lot cheaper than getting that conversion kit.
Has anyone done this by any chance?
So, according to Magnum Research, one would need a kit to convert DE mk VII to XIX in order to switch calibers from say .44 to .357. This kit is not cheap at all and includes a new XIX spec slide.
This sounds a bit off to me though, why would that be the case? The original mk VII slide is built to handle .44, what about just finding a mk VII .357 barrel/bolt/mag and reconfigure the slide for the smaller caliber? Sure, mk VII parts will likely be a pain the ass to find, still it should be a lot cheaper than getting that conversion kit.
Has anyone done this by any chance?
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