28ga CSMC Barrels on "0" Frame?

Reproman · 03-14-2010, 04:07 PM

I had a crazy thought today while shooting my 16ga Repro (16/20 set). Why not get a set of 28" 28ga barrels from Galazan?

My 16ga barrels are 28" choked Q1/Q2 and a set of 28" 28ga barrels choked the same way would be one very versatile 16/28 two barrel set! They'd both even fit in the original canvas and leather case! I'd just set the 26" 20ga barrels aside - they rarely get shot anyway.

Anyone tried a set of 28ga barrels on an "0" frame? I'm sure this is a crazy idea, so please talk me out of it.

But a 16/28 set sure sounds interesting ....

Autumn Daze · 03-14-2010, 04:23 PM

No way am I gonna talk you out of it...Great idea!

Dean Romig · 03-14-2010, 05:08 PM

Heck, why not? Parker Bros. introduced the 28 gauge on the 0-frame and continued with that setup for fifteen years or more.

nid-28 · 03-14-2010, 06:31 PM

A no Brainer!!! You gotta do it!! I love spending OPM!!!

Rod N. Gunn · 03-14-2010, 06:40 PM

Personally, I would put the money toward a new gun. You're already 1/2 way there at $2K plus fitting.

Chuck Heald · 03-14-2010, 06:41 PM

Sounds like it'd be a great target and dove gun with that little extra weight of the larger frame. Extremely light guns are highly overrated, IMO.

Bob Jurewicz · 03-14-2010, 06:50 PM

Who is there to fit these barrels? I have heard much dissatisfation with CSMC fitting of the 16G sets previously offered.
Bob Jurewicz

Autumn Daze · 03-14-2010, 07:32 PM

Extremely light guns are highly overrated,

Chuck,I agree wholeheartedly.

Reproman · 03-16-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Jurewicz

Who is there to fit these barrels? I have heard much dissatisfation with CSMC fitting of the 16G sets previously offered.
Bob Jurewicz

Bob makes a great point, that is the "fly in the ointment" in what is an otherwise interesting and fun idea.

I have not had the best experience in dealing with Galazan in the past, and the general dissatisfaction with them seems to be fairly widespread on this and other forums.

Still, I like the idea of a heavier 28ga, and am sure it would be sweet combo! But I'm reluctant to take a $2000 gamble until we know more about the quality of these barrels. Guess it will have to wait for now.

Double Play · 03-16-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvin Kells

Bob makes a great point, that is the "fly in the ointment" in what is an otherwise interesting and fun idea.

I have not had the best experience in dealing with Galazan in the past, and the general dissatisfaction with them seems to be fairly widespread on this and other forums.

Still, I like the idea of a heavier 28ga, and am sure it would be sweet combo! But I'm reluctant to take a $2000 gamble until we know more about the quality of these barrels. Guess it will have to wait for now.

Marvin,
To answer Bobs question I would send the gun to someone like Russ Bickle for fitting. He just added a new/old set of barrels to a gun for Dean and he is very happy with the results. I would think if you are really picky about the fit of the dolls head that could be made perfect with a little work.

Now that I have an extra O frame forend the thought of a set of 28" barrels in 28 gage for 2k is very tempting.