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Bob Wright · October 24, 2017, 01:47 PM

Yes it can be done. A 'smith will likely charge about $150 to swap out barrels, in addition to the cost of the new barrel.

If this swap is done, I'd suggest having the gun drilled and pinned. My experience with replacement barrels is that they will shoot loose if not pinned. Not a big job for your 'smith.

This Model 29 was rebarreled by the factory, and had to be pinned.

Bob Wright

October 24, 2017, 01:47 PM	#5
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 3,005	Yes it can be done. A 'smith will likely charge about $150 to swap out barrels, in addition to the cost of the new barrel. If this swap is done, I'd suggest having the gun drilled and pinned. My experience with replacement barrels is that they will shoot loose if not pinned. Not a big job for your 'smith. This Model 29 was rebarreled by the factory, and had to be pinned. Bob Wright __________________ Time spent at the reloading bench is an investment in contentment. Last edited by Bob Wright; October 24, 2017 at 09:49 PM.