Don't shun me, but I'm trading my contender frame to get an old model 357 blackhawk back. I'm debating having it re-chambered to the 356 GNR, and have seen mention of it on the other re-chamber thread.
So is anyone actually shooting this round? I read Paco's areticle last night, but haven't seen any other reports on the round. Who makes dies, and how outrageously exspensive are they?
Posts: 7213 | Location: Alaska | Registered: 27 February 2001
Paul... I recall Paco saying he loved his, but he isn't online much these days or you could ask him. Might want to check the old sixgunner articals, he might have written on it. (don't know)
Posts: 723 | Location: Ny | Registered: 17 March 2002
I worked with a converted Blackhawk using the .357 Bain & Davis. The article is on my website and the overall performance/functionality was similar to that of the .356 GNR.
I just read your article, interesting! I think with my old model, I'm best off sticking with the std 357 mag chambering. But, I'm thinking that if I come across a 357 mag bisley, it would be deserving of poking it out to 357 B&D. I also got an e-mail from Jack Huntington that he had been working on the 357 B&D and getting good results as well.
Posts: 7213 | Location: Alaska | Registered: 27 February 2001
Paul you should post your request for a pistol on the Sixgunner board but you already know that. Somebody will find one for you in due time at a good price.
Posts: 4168 | Location: Texas | Registered: 18 June 2001
From what I've heard, the 356 GNR has no setback problems, where the 357/44 sometimes does. I was going to have Bain and Davis convert a S&W 28 for me years ago but at the last minute didn't. I was watching a friend shoot his 8" S&W 27/28 converted to 357/44 B&D this weekend... standing behind him the blast and concusion was amazing! Like someone smacking me in the face.
Posts: 723 | Location: Ny | Registered: 17 March 2002
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