9mm Revolver?

Comparing apples to apples: Shooting .38/125gr vs 9mm/124gr loads (both standard pressure) from my 3" SP-101s reveals a barely noticeable increase in felt recoil for the 9mm... chronograph readings (sorry, I don't have them "on" me) are better for the 9mm, though not by a huge amount.

Moon clips do make for fast reloads, but also require a bit more care in handling than do the HKS speedloaders.

Overall, I enjoy shooting 9mm from my little SP-101, but it isn't so much better, that I'd entertain ridding myself of the .38.

My other 3" SP-101, shooting .357/125gr loads trumps 'em both, in terms of velocity, recoil and muzzle blast! :D
 
I believe the 9mm has slightly more energy, but the old "FBI load" 38 +p 158gr LSWC has satisfied many folks for years. I have 4 Ruger 9mm wheelguns (Sp101, Speed Six, two Blackhawk Convertibles). I like the 9mm for my DA Rugers because the moonclips are easy to load at home then take to the range. Also, 9mm ammo is cheap cheap cheap to practice with. There is plenty of premium JHP 9mm ammo available if you are considering one for carry. I can't overstate the affordability of 9mm ammo. Also, 9mm is very inexpensive. Hope this helped.
 
The 9mm cartridge is more efficient in shorter barrels, but using the lighter bullets just about levels the playing field against the .38sp. Moonclips may give a slight edge in reloading, but that's seldom a factor. It also takes away the advantage of easily mixing loads (such as snakeshots with the std ammo).
 
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ever experience any keyholing with the 9mm cylinder in your blackhawks? I had one years ago that wouldn't shoot 9mms at all. Haven't tried one since, but I really still like the idea of dual caliber guns.
 
Several years ago, H&R and Federal created a rimmed version of the 9mm Para called the 9mm Federal. It was supposed to be a more compact alternative to the .38 Spl. revolver, but it never took off.
 
Wouldnt shoot 9's in a 38, for several reasions

First the bullets desighned for a 9mm are longer per weight and have less bearing surface than a 38 since there desighned first to load into an auto.
Secondly the bullets in 9 are .355 to .356 and 38's are .358 diamater.
Makes for a sloppy fit when the barrel is cut for 38's.
I agree that moon clips are quick but does any one here remember "Speed clips" Persnaly I find them much faster than moon clips and easer to load and unload.
I am not trying to cut down the 9mm, I carry one in an auto and also have a ruger with two cylinders for 45, Long colt and acp. Did that to make test rounds since I have a ransom rest for the ruger.
Personaly if I am going to carry a 38 cal wheel gun or for that matter any wheel gun I will stay with the heaver and longest bullet with the best fit to barrel that I can find.
 
DON"T! DON"T!!!! shoot 9mm in the .38 if I remember the .38 has barrel pressure of 16-18.000 a 9MM is over way over 30.000.Not sure if you could get one in the chambers the 9mm bullet is .355 the .38 is .357 so the bullet would work, the 9mm case is just a few thousand bigger. then the .38.But now if you look at the .357 revolver well you check it out.Have seen guys use the 9MM bullets in there .38 reloads shoot quite well.What about the Blackhawk conversion .357 to 9MM same barrel.Am taking about JUST the bullet will work :)
 
If it weren't for the 9mm in full moon clips, I would see no reason to own a compact revolver. If it weren't for the compact revolver, I would see no reason to own a 9mm. The two concepts were made for each other. :D

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I wouldn't trade my 9mm SP101 for 2 of the .357 flavors. On top of the ease of loading, 38+P equivilant plinking ammo is only $10/100. Cheap, fast and a joy to shoot. Don't get me wrong, I own and like other 38/357 snubbies but this one is a favorite.
 
Don't think they make the 9MM anymore in the Ruger SP101 at least they don't list it could now be special order.Only one I can find is the Taurus 905
 
Nope, they don't make them any more but they are not all that uncommon on the internet gun auction/sale sites. I wouldn't buy another Taurus if they paid me too. Getting ready to take them to court now. :mad: They won't replace it, return it or even pay me it's value. .
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Mid 90's gun but NIB never fired until last year. Loaded it with std pressure factory ammo and tried it out. Recoil felt stout from the first round as compared to my (then) other mod 85 and S&W J's. The gun came apart on the second cylinder load / 7th round out of the gun. It didn't sound any different, it just shattered. My Smith said he felt the forcing cone was faulty after inspecting it. Taurus has had the gun almost 4 months now but hasn't settled despite several calls. All I asked for was a replacement ( to sell) /or replacement value. Looking like I may have to go to court and / or the AG to get satisfaction and / or the destroyed gun returned. :(

Sorry, not looking to hijack the thread so I'll say no more here/today.
 
Utaherrn, sorry for the late reply. I've haven't had any keyholing issues with my two current 9mm convertibles or my two previous ones. They've all been good. I'm also a big fan of the convertible revolver concept. I have an Uberti 45 Long Colt/ .45 acp convertible for that true "old west" feel. I'm considering having one of my 357/9mm Blackhawks converted to a .40s&w/ 10mm convertible just for the hell of it. They are definitely fun guns.
 
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