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Maybe a .50 case necked down to .45, like a 45NAA?
Might need to go down to a 5 shot.I wonder if the S&W 625 would be the ticket for the base gun, that would be converted?
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I think the allure is having a fairly compact 50 cal revolver. Similar to some of the English bulldog pistols in .50 tranter and the like. Maybe using the cylinder and barrel would be a good starting point for a custom frame but that starts getting expensive quick.Like cutting a .45 Colt for .45ACP, I don't see why you wouldn't do it to a .500 S&W. All you need are the moon clips and someone to shave down the cylinder. You'd still be able to shoot .500 S&W.
Converting calibers is so difficult you might as well start with a .41.
The most compact big bore frame is the S&W N, which was designed for .44. I don't know if you can wedge .50 in there. If not you're going to jump up to a Redhawk or larger, and compact is somewhat out the window.I think the allure is having a fairly compact 50 cal revolver. Similar to some of the English bulldog pistols in .50 tranter and the like. Maybe using the cylinder and barrel as a starting point for a custom frame but that starts getting expensive quick.
Exactamente.I think the allure is having a fairly compact 50 cal revolver. Similar to some of the English bulldog pistols in .50 tranter and the like. Maybe using the cylinder and barrel as a starting point for a custom frame but that starts getting expensive quick.