So, I Gots Me A S/A Revolver Question....

[ltxi]

Long time back, mebbe/perhaps/at least 15 years, I picked up a Ruger Vaquero as new unfired in .45 Colt/.45 ACP with intention to cut down barrel to 4" or less and tune and grip frame and etc customize into a for me field and winter carry sidearm. I had a good 'smith at the time, Milt Morrison, who damn good job specialized in this sort of thing. But I waited too long....Milt for personal reasons went away/disappeared.

And the project went undone.

I'm resurrecting it. A holy crap I'm still here present to myself for my 75th birthday this April coming up. What I need/am asking for is recommendation(s) for a really good, trusrtworthy single action Ruger revolver custom gunsmith to get this done.

[gb6491]

Long time back, mebbe/perhaps/at least 15 years, I picked up a Ruger Vaquero as new unfired in .45 Colt/.45 ACP with intention to cut down barrel to 4" or less and tune and grip frame and etc customize into a for me field and winter carry sidearm. I had a good 'smith at the time, Milt Morrison, who damn good job specialized in this sort of thing. But I waited too long....Milt for personal reasons went away/disappeared.

And the project went undone.

I'm resurrecting it. A holy crap I'm still here present to myself for my 75th birthday this April coming up. What I need/am asking for is recommendation(s) for a really good, trusrtworthy single action Ruger revolver custom gunsmith to get this done.

I would love to see this come to fruition

Though I've never had any work done by them, Bowen Classic Arms Corporation comes to mind as a possible recommendation. Based on the photos I've seen of their work, I would certainly like to have one of their custom pieces.
They even offer a "package" that includes cutting a Ruger down to 4" (NO. RS04 ‘LIGHT WEIGHT’ CONVERSION): http://www.bowenclassicarms.com/catalog/ruger_single_action_basic_packages.html

Regards,
Greg

[340pd]

I like Greg's' suggestion of Bowen.
Here is another option. http://www.reedercustomguns.com/


Overall take a hard look at costs. It may be more practical to find a Freedom Arms in the profile you desire. I have handled and shot these things and they are a exceptionally well made. Plus, it adds one to your collection.

[ltxi]

I like Greg's' suggestion of Bowen.
Here is another option. http://www.reedercustomguns.com/


Overall take a hard look at costs. It may be more practical to find a Freedom Arms in the profile you desire. I have handled and shot these things and they are a exceptionally well made. Plus, it adds one to your collection.

Thanks for the Gary Reeder recommendation. He was in the back of my mind.

And appreciate the alt suggestion, but I have no interest. Rugers, and older Colts, are my only care abouts. And cost is really not much of an issue in this case.

[gb6491]

Milt Morrison: I don't know if this is active or even the same guy, but there is a contact page: http://www.qualitygunsmithing.com/home.html
Regards,
Greg

[ltxi]

It is the same guy, Greg. And thanks for the link. I strongly suspect it's inactive, but I filled out a contact request anyway.

[ltxi]

It is the same guy, Greg. And thanks for the link. I strongly suspect it's inactive, but I filled out a contact request anyway.

Thanks again(!) for the link, Greg. Just got a reply. Milt appears to be alive and well and working out of Boise Gun shop in Idaho. Gonna give him a call soonest and see if we can work something up.

[Armybrat]

I'm with 340.

Maybe even look at these two current models with 3.75" barrels in the Ruger catalog:

https://ruger.com/products/vaqueroSt...eets/5120.html

($717 at Tombstone Tactical)



https://ruger.com/products/vaqueroSt...eets/5151.html

($641 at Tombstone)

(the birdshead is also offered in blue)

[JohnR]

https://ruger.com/products/vaqueroStainless/models.html

Ruger already makes what you're looking for.

[Armybrat]

ltxi - what is the barrel length of your .45 Colt Vaquero that you want to shorten?