To host or not to host.

[Willy Leadwell]

So I've got this idea in my head, but I'm having a little trouble talking myself into it. Every time a discussion about .22 pistols comes up I completely forget that I own this thing because I never shoot unsuppressed anymore. I got this 1951 Colt Woodsman from my grandfather who has since passed. I'm sure it's just something he got on trade somewhere so there's no sentimental attachment to the originality of it and I'll never get rid of it so I don't give shit what it's worth before or after I cut it.

It's the best shooting .22 pistol I've ever owned and I think it would make a killer host, but am I crazy for wanting to cut this thing down? If I decide to do it, who should I send it to?

What say ye SET? Would you cut it? Would it be a good host? I'd hate to cut it down and ten find out there's some reason it won't cycle suppressed or something.

 

[Righter13]

If there's no sentimental value then cut it.

 

[dial1911]

Looks like replacement barrels aren't that expensive or hard to find.... Cut the replacement barrel and thread on the can! Keep the original and switch back if there's ever an issue. Looks like the new barrel is cheaper than most places would thread one.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/183470.htm

Actually, this one looks closer and is cheaper:

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/935460.htm

 

[Red Dawn]

^^^ This

I'd try the replacement barrel cut and thread if suppressing it interests you but be able to leave it in its original form too sice it shoots so well now.

 

[dial1911]

Oh- and I'd be sending the replacement barrel to Tornado Technologies assuming they still thread barrels. I have never used them, but some reputable members of the old place used them with good results.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

Looks like replacement barrels aren't that expensive or hard to find.... Cut the replacement barrel and thread on the can! Keep the original and switch back if there's ever an issue. Looks like the new barrel is cheaper than most places would thread one.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/183470.htm

Actually, this one looks closer and is cheaper:

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/935460.htm

This never even crossed my mind, because I didn't even think that anyone would be selling replacement barrels.

Thanks for your google-fu.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

If there's no sentimental value then cut it.

Thats pretty much how I feel. I just needed a little encouragement.

 

[dial1911]

This never even crossed my mind, because I didn't even think that anyone would be selling replacement barrels.

Thanks for your google-fu.

Nah- I've ordered lots of little parts from Numrich over the years. They are king of the gun "pick and pull" yard. I don't know where they get their parts, but damn, they seem to have almost everything.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

Nah- I've ordered lots of little parts from Numrich over the years. They are king of the gun "pick and pull" yard. I don't know where they get their parts, but damn, they seem to have almost everything.

It had a busted Bakelite grip when I got it. Never could find any online, but happened across a set at a gun show. Only reason I go to gun shows anymore is for stuff like that. If he'd had a barrel I probably wouldn't even have noticed at that time.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

Thanks for the input fellas. I think I'll refinish and put some walnut grips on it too. Make it more of a tribute build to my grandfather than some sentimental keepsake.