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April 30, 2011
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Have noted several listings on auction sites making the claim that DW revolvers of a given size can be converted to other calibers offered on that frame "simply" by changing barrels and cylinder. No argument that is technically true but seems to me that changing cylinders (especially on a 30+ yr old weapon) would lead to timing problems 999 times out of 1000? Buying another DW would seem easier and more enjoyable! Thoughts??
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February 22, 2009
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Easy to switch barrels, but as you perceive- cylinders bring a whole new set of issues. Get the timing wrong and you WILL have to buy another Dan!
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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There is another very BIG issue here, and not a technical or hardware issue.
Here's a scenario for you:
Small frame shooter wants to switch his caliber from .22 lr to .357 mag. Cylinder change, interruption, come back later and never change the barrel.
Push a .357 mag into a .22 lr B/A just once for a life changing experience!
You all DO know that McDonalds has yet another "Hot Coffee" suit pending? And coffee is a MUCH lower profile target than a gun (pun intended).
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
March 25, 2008
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there is the problem of rethreading the frame which means you'll never be able to go back to the original caliber. Yep just buy another gun in the caliber you want!
October 13, 2009
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Its not so "simple" to change calibers-the biggest of which the frame threads would have to be changed-each caliber from the factory has a different thread. And correctly retreading the frames is not easy. Not to mention finding or making a cylinder assembly-neither is easy to do.
Changing calibers sounds great on the surface, but once you look at how to actually go about it, you'll see why its better to buy another Dan in the caliber you want. 
November 23, 2008
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Unless you want a caliber .414 SM or a .45 Colt. Or maybe even a 32-20.
My pockets are not deep enough to be purchasing those critters.
Yes you need to make some custom barrels and you need to be rather careful keeping matched cylinder with barrel.
But I do not change my .414 SM. It has stayed 414 since it was first done. Same with the 45 Colt.. the 44 cylinder and barrel have not seen light since removal. The 32-20 has no desire to be a caliber .357 again.. it likes being the only one in the stable.
Mike in Peru 
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