Clark Custom Guns

I have a S&W model 19 with a 4" barrel and would like opinions on sending it to Clark to have a 6" barrel installed and the trigger worked ? Is it worth the money or am I better off buying a new gun ? I only shoot club matches for fun, at 70 with bi focals and non repairable torn rotor cuff I am not a serious contender like you guys on here.

I had a bad experience with Clarke Custom Guns when my 627 was sent to them, they didn't screw anything up but they didn't do what i asked and never called to let me know before shipping the pistol back.  Likewise for a local Class 7 Gunsmith who gave my revolvers really light and smooth triggers that didn't set off any primers...   

Sam Custom Guns and possibly Cylinder and Slide do revolvers, not sure who else specializes in them.  I am still looking for a reputable revolver Smith as well...

With that said, it might be cheaper to find a 6" model for sale and two pistols are better than one.

I am also thinking about looking for a model 14 or 17 with a 6" barrel. I mainly want a revolver with a 6" barrel, nice trigger and fun shooter for club matches that are just for fun.My model 19 is in reality a 357 magnum and I think shooting 38's in it is not as good as shooting 38's in a 38 cal revolver. Clark's price for a new 6" barrel and to accurise the rest of the revolver is around $700.00. My budget would not allow a $2000.00 new custom target revolver.

We have a match twice a week that is mainly retired guys just shooting for fun and staying active in shooting.

I've heard good things about this place: http://sandburrgunranch.com

rebs wrote:I have a S&W model 19 with a 4" barrel and would like opinions on sending it to Clark to have a 6" barrel installed and the trigger worked ? Is it worth the money or am I better off buying a new gun ? I only shoot club matches for fun, at 70 with bi focals and non repairable torn rotor cuff I am not a serious contender like you guys on here.

Good luck finding a 6 inch model 19 barrel very hard to get. I do not think DR allows aftermarket barrels.

rich.tullo   FYI 6" model 19's are easy to find. Just not cheap. The revolver on top is a 6" model 19. And Rebs, It really like 38 special for what its worth. There is no need to get a 38 special only pistol. Or...  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Smith-Wesson-Barrel-Model-19-357-Magnum-6-Blue-With-Storage-Marks-/332159518824?hash=item4d56400868:g:zToAAOSwuLZYzzwQ

True..

Hi Reb:  On accounta you're like me-in the bi/tri focal stage- consider an already drilled & tapped for optics 6" revolver-& put a red dot sight (the great equalizer between old and young eyes) on it. -- Or, if it would work, drill and tap your 4" revolver for a optics base.    - 2¢, Russ

Roughly how much difference is there in accuracy between a 4" and 6" barrel ?

?? I don't know. - Depends on Load / barrel combination?  If I had to guess-it'd be the 6". - One advantage to 6" would be longer sight radius, but a red dot sight would negate(?) that. -

Model 14's are pretty easy to come by and KC did an amazing trigger job on a M14-1 for me. I have a 14-3 police turn in that is amazing and I only paid $300 for it off Gunbroker. Luck of the draw.

Will an Model 14 have the target trigger and hammer ?

Normally.

The later one I have 14-7, has a smooth 3/4 wide combat trigger.

The 14-2 has target trigger and hammer

Thank you
I met a guy that has a model 14 for sale but I haven't seen it yet. I am hoping it has a target hammer and trigger. Itis supposed to be in very nice condition with just a little holster wear on the end of the barrel. It has a 6" barrel. He is asking 375.00. Is that a good price ?

rebs wrote:Thank you
I met a guy that has a model 14 for sale but I haven't seen it yet. I am hoping it has a target hammer and trigger. Itis supposed to be in very nice condition with just a little holster wear on the end of the barrel. It has a 6" barrel. He is asking 375.00. Is that a good price ?

Sounds like a great price. Can always buy the target hammer and trigger and have them installed