Author Topic: Custom cylinders made? (Read 538 times)

knight0334 · « **on:** December 04, 2004, 05:10:18 AM »

I'm gonna pick up the SA Interarms Virginian that I asked about in the thread below.

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=48031

I'd like to know if theres a smith or shop that will custom make a NON fluted cylinder for me. I know you may be asking "why?". Its for looks I guess. I always like nonflutted cylinders, but I cant afford one of them wetdream Freedom Arms handcannons. So, modding a cheaper look alike is about all I can do.

BlkHawk73 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2004, 05:24:43 AM »

Only ones I know of that do cutom cylinders are the well known Ruger custom guys. It may actually be more ecomnomical to buy a unfluted SBH than to go your route.

crawfish · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2004, 10:51:41 AM »

Your first problem will be finding someone to take that commission. I dont know of any that list that gun as one they will do custom work on. If you can find a smith to do the job figure on spending $300-$500 on the work. Reeder Custom does excellent work at a very reasonable cost and they quote a $350.00 charge for an un-fluted 5 shooter cylinder.

knight0334 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2004, 07:14:44 AM »

Thanks you for the replies.

I doubt I'll try for a custom cylinder for what prices I've seen.

The SBH is out of the question, they want to much for them around this area($600). Plus, they dont have as clean and rounded look as I care for. Nothing against the Rugers mechanically, I know they are top of the line. I just dont care for their feel and looks.