Hellow members.
Today, I get to go pick up my new to me Ruger SBH Hunter .41 magnum. It finally made it here from Arkansas.
My plan in getting the Ruger, was to give my model 57 a bit of a rest. I bought it in 72, and it's been well used. The other day while cleaning it, I noticed a crack that started at the forcing cone, and ran down the bore, give or take, 9/16". I have been shooting hotter loads, over the last few months, but not over maximum. I want to get it rebuilt. I called S&W and ask about a replacement barrel. The person on the other end (CS) said they had no barrels. I can understand that, being the vintage it is. I need to have it checked by a "good" gunsmith, and have him check the frame. I would like to replace the cylinder as well. Here's the question: If the frame checks out, is there much of a timing procedure to be done, to fit another cylinder to the frame and barrel?
I have found a cylinder, but dont want to invest in it until the gunsmith checks it out.
Any help is very much appreciated.
Regards