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Converting a 15-2 .375 MAGNUM to a .22 LR
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drmatara
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January 25, 2019 - 1:14 am
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Is DW using the same frame for their old .22 and .357 Magnum? If so is it possible to change the barrel/shroud, Cylinder/crane and some items in the firing mechanism and be able to shoot .22 LR as well?

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With enough money, anything is possible.  It's not practical or frugal to do that and could lead to a dangerous situation if you had a .357 ready to send down a .22 barrel.wow

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15-2s are so readily available and low cost, it would be cheaper to just have two guns.  Safer too.

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Frame/Barrel threads are different on 22 & 357.

I agree with Ron. Bad investment!. Spend the money on separate guns.

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thank you all for your input...sounds like getting a .22 is the easy way out

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