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Offline Cowboybart

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44 vs 445 barrel twist
« on: December 01, 2008, 03:03:54 AM »
Is there a different twist rate between the factory 44 mag barrels and the factory 445 barrels?
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Re: 44 vs 445 barrel twist
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2008, 01:07:21 PM »
I've compared them, and they both look identical. Which I believe to be 1-18. At least that's what a couple of my owners manual say. gypsyman
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Re: 44 vs 445 barrel twist
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2008, 03:48:30 PM »
The factory wants an extra $10 for the 445 barrel.  I know the 44 mag barrel will screw into a 445 frame - tried it.
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Re: 44 vs 445 barrel twist
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2008, 02:25:00 PM »
The only difference I see is a slight difference in length and of course the shroud is different, otherwise they are close enough to be switched.
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Re: 44 vs 445 barrel twist
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2008, 04:17:28 AM »
I am using a 44 shroud that I milled out the ejector rod slot to allow for the longer 445 ejector rod.  If there is a difference in length then I had better get the 44 mag barrel, as that is what the shroud is for.
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