Who does square-to-round butt S&W revolver conversions?

rbernie · June 12, 2010, 08:20 AM

I'm thinking of sending a few of my already-in-need-of-refinish Model 19s off for conversion to round butt configuration. Recommendations for who to use for the conversion would be appreciated....

Any downsides to doing the conversion?

Jdomin · June 13, 2010, 09:51 AM

Better to look for a round butt 19 nd keep your square buut 19 original
my .02

rbernie · June 13, 2010, 02:17 PM

I appreciate your willingness to share your opinion, but sadly it did nothing to answer my question.

TJH3781 · June 13, 2010, 03:05 PM

Try WWW.Gunsmiths.com & search for pistolsmiths near your zip code. It is a fairly easy job, unless the Serial # is stamped in a place that may require it's removal & re-stamping (I had this happen once). Also, note that while removal & re-stamping a Serial # maybe permitted by the BATFE (If done to their specs), it may not be legal in your state. It is not just firearms laws that impact this as some Consumer Protection Laws make it a crime to remove any manufacturer's original markings.

June 12, 2010, 08:20 AM	#1
rbernie Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2004 Location: Plain Ol', TX Posts: 713	Who does square-to-round butt S&W revolver conversions? I'm thinking of sending a few of my already-in-need-of-refinish Model 19s off for conversion to round butt configuration. Recommendations for who to use for the conversion would be appreciated.... Any downsides to doing the conversion? __________________ -A conclusion is not a destination, it's simply a convenient place to stop thinking.- -Reading a thing doesn't automatically make it so; repeating it doesn't necessarily make it any truer.- -Every Texan should be a member of the Texas State Rifle Association.

June 13, 2010, 09:51 AM	#2
Jdomin Member Join Date: July 29, 2005 Location: Lancaster, Pa Posts: 93	conversion? Better to look for a round butt 19 nd keep your square buut 19 original my .02

June 13, 2010, 02:17 PM	#3
rbernie Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2004 Location: Plain Ol', TX Posts: 713	I appreciate your willingness to share your opinion, but sadly it did nothing to answer my question. __________________ -A conclusion is not a destination, it's simply a convenient place to stop thinking.- -Reading a thing doesn't automatically make it so; repeating it doesn't necessarily make it any truer.- -Every Texan should be a member of the Texas State Rifle Association.

June 13, 2010, 03:05 PM	#4
TJH3781 Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2009 Location: Rockford IL Posts: 149	Try WWW.Gunsmiths.com & search for pistolsmiths near your zip code. It is a fairly easy job, unless the Serial # is stamped in a place that may require it's removal & re-stamping (I had this happen once). Also, note that while removal & re-stamping a Serial # maybe permitted by the BATFE (If done to their specs), it may not be legal in your state. It is not just firearms laws that impact this as some Consumer Protection Laws make it a crime to remove any manufacturer's original markings.