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Offline 40plus

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RECHAMBERING
« on: January 11, 2011, 12:58:34 PM »
How much would it cost for a gunsmith to turn my .38 special into a .357mag??
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« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2011, 11:56:50 PM »
Probably more than the cost of buying a 357 Magnum.

Specifically, what revolver are you considering for this?
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Re: RECHAMBERING
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2011, 12:55:00 AM »
most 38 special revolvers may not handle the higher pressures that the 357 mag generates.
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Re: RECHAMBERING
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2011, 07:41:09 AM »
Quote from: 40plus on January 11, 2011, 12:58:34 PM
How much would it cost for a gunsmith to turn my .38 special into a .357mag??
more than it would cost to trade it in on the real thing.
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Re: RECHAMBERING
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2011, 12:26:02 PM »
I really want a Ruger Service Six.
I have found more .38s than .357s for less than 300.00

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Re: RECHAMBERING
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2011, 06:37:12 PM »
It should be cheap and easy. If you are skilled, you could get your own chamber reamer. However don't do it. Very unwise. If you reload, you can pump the 38s a bit in a quality gun.
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