9 1/2" super red hawk cut down to Alaskan? Worth the effort?

[Longboi1984]

I got a super red hawk from a guy the other day on a trade,it's a 9 1/2" barrel,but I have been thinking of having it cut down to the size of a Alaskan? Are there any cons to this? I like that the long super red hawk has scope mounts on it,might be cool to put a red dot on it for fun plinking. I don't do any pistol hunting but I have always wanted a Alaskan and sense I only had about $300 tied up in the gun I traded I got this ruger at a steal, just wanted to get some suggestions before I done anything on a whim,and don't want to ruin a good gun

 

[atljetmech]

You did steal that thing!
I'd go for it if its what you're really wanting. If done correctly and professionally it will probably be worth a lot more than the 9.5" model it started out life as just for its uniqueness.
Post pics if ya get it done!

 

[Longboi1984]

I am just worried that if and when I get the trade bug. It will diminish the value of the gun,but you can't get an Alaskan with scope mounts. I think it would be cool to put my eotech on it

 

[atljetmech]

but you can't get an Alaskan with scope mounts.

Bingo ^^^^^^^

 

[Perkerson]

Id go for it. it would be something nobody has which makes it more valuable in a trade. that's an awesome idea

 

[B. Byrd]

I'd keep the bargain gun as is and look for a bargain Alaskan.

 

[GeauxLSU]

Cutting a revolver barrel is just wrong...

 

[B. Byrd]

Cutting a revolver barrel is just wrong...

^^^^This!

 

[Tony2X]

I'd keep the bargain gun as is and look for a bargain Alaskan.

lol

 

[Longboi1984]

I've never seen a bargain Alaskan! Lol