barrel swap

[white eagle]

how hard is it to swap out he barrels on a Ruger Blackhawk ??
I have a shorter barrel for a 357 mag that I would like to install on a
little used Blackhawk
I have a barrel vise already would I just need an action wrench ?

[targetshootr]

An action wrench and barrel clamps are the best way to go. Some people use a 2x2 through the frame but some Ruger barrels are so tight you can egg the frame that way.

[98Redline]

Assuming you can get the old barrel off and the new one on, what is the possibility that the cylinder gap would be correct? I believe that you might need a lathe or milling machine to correct if it is not spot on.

[x101airborne]

Heck, not only the cylinder gap, but the sights!! Indexing on a revolver is something tricky. only way I know to do it is to install to torque, check and adjust. It is a process.