I have an 8 3/8" .500 S&W revolver and I'm considering adding a scope to it. I would also like to install a sling stud in the barrel and grip. Do you know of anyone that could professionally install a sling stud or swivel in the barrel and a stud in the grip? Is an aftermarket grip with integral stud available? I know, lots of questions but ya'll see what I'm after. Thanks for any suggestions!

Darrell

You do not need one on the barrel except to sling it across your back when dragging an animal. You only need one in the butt. The 6' utility sling Midsouth sells is ideal for this.
Buy studs from midsouth and drill and tap it yourself. You can see where it would fit with the grips off.
I will take some pictures later for you.

might want to consider slinging the deer over your back and dragging the smith boy am i going to get jumped in for this one!

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Originally posted by Lloyd Smale:
might want to consider slinging the deer over your back and dragging the smith boy am i going to get jumped in for this one!

I thought that was funny myself, being a big X-frame owner myself.

Why don't you just put wheels and an engine on it and drive yourself and the deer out.

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Originally posted by MS Hitman:
Why don't you just put wheels and an engine on it and drive yourself and the deer out.

The X-frame is certainly big enough to support at least a small-block Chevy.......

Where is the "shake the head and roll eyes" emoticon on this forum? Oh well, guess this one will have to do:



It was suggested on another forum to get in touch with Magnaport. I think I will do just that.

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Originally posted by x-caliber:
I have an 8 3/8" .500 S&W revolver and I'm considering adding a scope to it. I would also like to install a sling stud in the barrel and grip. Do you know of anyone that could professionally install a sling stud or swivel in the barrel and a stud in the grip? Is an aftermarket grip with integral stud available? I know, lots of questions but ya'll see what I'm after. Thanks for any suggestions!

Darrell

Bowen sells a nifty stainsless lanyard swivel that replaces the current grip screw ~ plug-and-play. Pricey but its a one time expense (hurts once ). I use a single-point sling distributed by CAA. Has sheathed double bungies. Think Blackhawk distributes them also.

thanks odoh, can you provide a link? I'll search on Brownell's site. Thanks again!

Darrell

I tried the sling,but still to heavy,so I added wheels(plus I cookem' on the spot!)

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Originally posted by x-caliber:
thanks odoh, can you provide a link? I'll search on Brownell's site. Thanks again!

Darrell

Kinda/sorta knew you'd ask. Just did a google for single point slings and came w/beau-coupe. IIRC, the CAA was well priced but no reason a blackhawk wouldn't be just as good. Carried/stocked by most tactical/LEO shops.

ON EDIT: Did locate it: http://www.nextag.com/CAA-Single-point-Sling-571593173/prices-html & http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=377122 or http://www.tds-us.com/catalog.php/tds/pd887050 There's more~

Its made in IS and seems to work well for lugging their uzis around.

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Why don't you just put wheels and an engine on it and drive yourself and the deer out.

Actually, this isn't a deer hunting rig. I'm trying to plan a hunt for an Alaskan coastal brown bear next year. I had a T/C Encore barrel in .376 Steyr made specifically for this hunt. However, after talking to the outfitter, most shots are taken at 25 yards or less so I'm seriously considering taking my .500 S&W. I don't want to carry it in a wet holster for 10 days.

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Originally posted by x-caliber:
Where is the "shake the head and roll eyes" emoticon on this forum? Oh well, guess this one will have to do:



It was suggested on another forum to get in touch with Magnaport. I think I will do just that.

Of course it's all in jest! Bfrshooter's solution works quite well, and it is ot expensive. I will be putting one on my .475 as well.

Trouble with pictures, I can't get them here from Photobucket

Once again

OK, I got it. I use Pachmeyer grips so I need to put extensions on the stud. You can see one on the upper gun. Need a hole in the grip to go around it.

Thank you bfrshooter; that was very helpful! Good looking pile of pistols you got there.

I did not have a holster last year for the 45-70 so I put a stud on the barrel. It is for a lever gun tube. I could adjust the sling so it would put the gun across my back. I have two swivels on the strap.
Recoil kept moving the stud so I have tape under it. Strange how something so light would move. Think of the force on a heavy scope.

Dumb question, but I've always shied away from barrel bands. Eons ago, the guy who taught me warned that they alter the harmonics of the bullet wobble on a rifled barrel. True or false?

On a highly accurate target rifle I would agree, but on a revolver or a DGR it is not a concern

The barrel band on my 45-70 was because I did not have a holster so I would just use it to get the gun out of the way across my back after killing a deer. To carry for hunting I just used the butt stud and the strap is adjusted so the grip is at hand level.
This year I have a holster so I can take off the barrel band. It has not hurt accuracy in any way. The thing used to slip down the barrel from recoil so I put tape under it.

another thing to watch for is barrel bands on mag-na-ported barrels. They will fly apart at tremendous rates of speed if it slips over the ports.

It turns out that the screw that holds the grip to the frame is threaded the same (10-32) as an Uncle Mike's sling stud, so I just swapped the screw for a stud and it worked great. I spoke to Magnaport by telephone and they said to send it in and they would give me a price for installing the stud in the barrel. I sent it off today.

Thanks for all of the help guys!

That's excellent! Post up a photo when you get it back.

I've often wondered about handgun slings. What do you do with it when it's slung? Just let it swing around like a pendulum?

No, when walking it is in my hand but the sling supports the weight. When you aim the gun the sling tightens across the back and I can push into it making it steady the sights a little. Where it counts is in the stand so it can't fall if you snooze.
I also use it with a holstered gun because when in the stand it comes out of the holster and is there for the snoozing problem.
It all comes down to feeling secure and adding convenience so if you need two hands for something it can hang.

I'm using a single point sling lately as it only require a single lug/stud on the gun and most singlepoints utilize 4 or 5" of sheaved bunji cords at the snap connection. Think it was originally designed for tactical/rifle application so it supports the wgt of even the heaviest HGs well.

It may pendulum if one is holding on to a decaying tree root w/both hands on the face of a cliff indiana jones style, I suppose. But for my style hunting its managed as bfrshooter said ~

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Slinging" a .500 S&W

I definately would, as far as I could at least..

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Originally posted by Whitworth:
That's excellent! Post up a photo when you get it back.

2 1/2 months later, I still don't have it back! When I sent it in, it was supposed to be a two week turnaround. Ah, the wonderful world of handgun customization. I don't reckon any grizzly bears were able to break into my house due to its absence anyway.

I spoke to Magnaport today. The tech said that it would ship today; tomorrow at the latest. We'll see.

S%#*t happens, unfortunately. I hope you get it in your hands soon. Keep us posted!

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Originally posted by x-caliber:

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Originally posted by Whitworth:
That's excellent! Post up a photo when you get it back.

2 1/2 months later, I still don't have it back! When I sent it in, it was supposed to be a two week turnaround. Ah, the wonderful world of handgun customization. I don't reckon any grizzly bears were able to break into my house due to its absence anyway.

I spoke to Magnaport today. The tech said that it would ship today; tomorrow at the latest. We'll see.

From what others I have talked to, a lot of custom gun shops are getting behind, parts hold up and just a lot of work.

The good part is when you get it..

I got it back! It is an expensive hole but they did a good job.

I'll post a pic when I get it put back together; I removed the cylinder for shipping.

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Originally posted by x-caliber:
I got it back! It is an expensive hole but they did a good job.

I'll post a pic when I get it put back together; I removed the cylinder for shipping.

Looking forward to seeing it!

I finally got around to taking the photos. In addition to having the sling stud installed in the barrel, I also installed a Weigand scope base and a 2X Burris scope in 4 Weigand rings. Here it is, ready to be sighted in:

That looks great! Just make sure the sling is long enough when unhooked from the front so you can shoot it with the sling around your neck and under your arm.
If you just un-sling the gun, hold the sling up with your left hand so it doesn't swing.
That's why I like the 6 foot utility sling, I can shorten or lengthen it for any condition.

That looks great! Nice job! Thanks for posting up the photos! Keep us posted when you sight it in.

x-caliber, that looks real good.

Isn't it funny we have revolvers so large that we have to treat them like rifles?
I love every second though!

I like that set-up.

How do you carry? Is it made to carry butt down on the opposite shoulder? What's most practical?

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Originally posted by littlecanoe:

How do you carry? Is it made to carry butt down on the opposite shoulder? What's most practical?

Hi littlecanoe,

I will carry it under my left arm, scope hanging down, sling across my right shoulder. Does that make sense?