Handi Barrel

[EMC45]

Just called them the other day and they confirnmed they are still doing the barrel swap program. I am getting a 44 mag barrel fitted to my reciever. Any feedback?

[OBXPilgrim]

Used to be the 44's were oversize - up to .432" diameter - not a problem for some of the 'fat' GB molds we've had, but the word is that they've been doing much better lately.

You ought to call their customer service folk(s) and see if they have 44 barrels in stock. They only make them in 'runs' if they are out, they will usually tell you, and tell you when the next 'run' will occur (at least get it close). I've heard of some folks getting frames with new barrels back in only 21 days - others waiting 3-4 months.

[joejr]

i just sent them my reciever for 357 mag barrel. i hope i don't have to wait 3 or 4 months.
joejr

[leftiye]

Make SURE WHAT TWIST THEY ARE GOING TO SELL YOU!!!! I've got a 444 because it has a 1 in 16 twist. They were going to send me a 1 in 38 if I had bought the .44 mag. barrel which was what I had wanted.

[GLL]

I just called today about the .357Mag barrels. They are in stock ! :)

Jerry

[EMC45]

44s are in stock too. I called and they said they just got a large shipment of them in. Gonna call and see what the twist rate is.

[EMC45]

Well I called and the twist IS 1 in 38 in. And the bore diameter is cut at .431 with a +/- .002 tolerance!!! So it could turn out to be .429 or .433! Not exactly a chance I want to take. Sorry.