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Who flutes revolver cylinders??? #16432647 09/14/21
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,007 Henderson, Texas John_Boy OP Campfire Outfitter
OP John_Boy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,007 Henderson, Texas	I’ve got a Ruger 44 special five shot. The cylinder is not fluted. Any recommendations for a gunsmith who can do the work? I am the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father but by me. John 14:6

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Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? John_Boy #16433089 09/14/21
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leemar28 Campfire Regular L Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 760 Mt,Va	I would think it's not fluted for a reason. Stronger cylinder walls for one.( I know that doesn't answer your question) Last edited by leemar28; 09/14/21. Hang on tight !

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? John_Boy #16433247 09/14/21
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dale06 Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 11,777 Minnesota	It’s your gun and choice, but I think they look ok unfluted. NRA Patron

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? John_Boy #16433311 09/14/21
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OP John_Boy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,007 Henderson, Texas	With a 44 special I don’t think strength is too much of an issue. Look at S&W 44 mag cylinders. I think with Ruger it’s more to do with price point cost cutting. I am the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father but by me. John 14:6

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? John_Boy #16433506 09/14/21
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Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? kwg020 #16433571 09/14/21
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OP John_Boy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,007 Henderson, Texas	Shows how my old brain works…… I hadn’t thought about them in years….. I am the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father but by me. John 14:6

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? John_Boy #16433572 09/14/21
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,264 Likes: 10 TX chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna
chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,264 Likes: 10 TX	I bet Dave Clements would do it it too. "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? chlinstructor #16433583 09/14/21
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OP John_Boy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,007 Henderson, Texas	What’s Dave’s contact information? I am the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father but by me. John 14:6

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? John_Boy #16433591 09/14/21
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,264 Likes: 10 TX chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna
chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,264 Likes: 10 TX	Originally Posted by John_Boy What’s Dave’s contact information? Here ya go: http://www.clementscustomguns.com/ "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? John_Boy #16434214 09/14/21
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gunswizard Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,820	If you check Clement's website he's not accepting any new work until the end of the year and then only working part time.

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Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? John_Boy #16434224 09/14/21
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OP John_Boy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,007 Henderson, Texas	Clement doesn’t work on GP100’s……. His own words….. I am the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father but by me. John 14:6

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? John_Boy #16434234 09/14/21
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chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,264 Likes: 10 TX	Originally Posted by John_Boy Clement doesn’t work on GP100’s……. His own words….. Wow. He’s worked on several of my Redhawks and Blackhawks. "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? John_Boy #16434242 09/14/21
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OP John_Boy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,007 Henderson, Texas	I do not flute or chamfer those. David Most of his prices revolved around single action work…. Yes, the pun was intended….🙈 I am the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father but by me. John 14:6

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? leemar28 #16434287 09/14/21
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HunterShooter58 Campfire Regular H Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1 North Central Ohio	Originally Posted by leemar28 I would think it's not fluted for a reason. Stronger cylinder walls for one.( I know that doesn't answer your question) I agree! I Learned a long time ago to Separate My Want's from My Needs! A man's Gotta Do What a Man's Gotta Do! Know Thy Self! TRUMP DID WIN!!!

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? HunterShooter58 #16434292 09/14/21
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OP John_Boy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,007 Henderson, Texas	Better sell your fluted barrel rifles….. I am the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father but by me. John 14:6

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? leemar28 #16434427 09/14/21
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Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,826 Likes: 3 Clinging to our God and Guns	Originally Posted by leemar28 I would think it's not fluted for a reason. Stronger cylinder walls for one.( I know that doesn't answer your question) Why? The thickness on the outer edge, between the chambers, isn't adding strength. The thinnest spot will be the weakest. That's going to be between the holes, or the hole and the outside edge. If the eluting doesn't cause a thinner spot, no change. Look at some other 44 specials. Taurus used to make one on a K or L frame sized gun. It was very thin. Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? chlinstructor #16434578 09/14/21
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EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,725 Likes: 2 Either Texas or Idaho	Originally Posted by chlinstructor I bet Dave Clements would do it it too. Maybe as he is retiring. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? leemar28 #16434585 09/14/21
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,725 Likes: 2 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana
EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,725 Likes: 2 Either Texas or Idaho	Originally Posted by leemar28 I would think it's not fluted for a reason. Stronger cylinder walls for one.( I know that doesn't answer your question) Wrong. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? John_Boy #16434596 09/14/21
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EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,725 Likes: 2 Either Texas or Idaho	You might convince Alan Harton (Single Action Services) in Houston to do it but is also slowing down with accepting work. He is as good as it gets. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Who flutes revolver cylinders??? John_Boy #16434929 09/14/21
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ackleydave Campfire Regular A Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 812 Iowa	My thoughts as I read this thread with hearing about the number of good gunsmiths that are retiring is I hope there some new blood coming into the profession. That is all. Dave

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