"FrankenRuger MAX" - the quest for the ultimate in weird BEGINS!

First of all, I love these types of wacky builds. The problem solving, design process and mad-scientist engineering always intrigues me.
So, please forgive what may be a very stupid question...

Without the use of a moon-clip, how do you keep the rimless 9mm cartridge from sliding too far into the cyclinder. How would it head space properly?
 
Jo6pak said:
Without the use of a moon-clip, how do you keep the rimless 9mm cartridge from sliding too far into the cyclinder. How would it head space properly?
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Same way Ruger does with their 9mm conversion cylinder for the .357 Blackhawk: The chamber is machined to the depth of the case, and a shoulder stops the case from going father forward.

Exactly the same way headspace is handled in a semi-automatic.
 
OK, I thought he was using an existing revolver cylinder. I missed the part in the OP about having a new cylinder machined.:o
 
Exactly - hence the need to spend $250 on a Bowen blank :(. I'll also rent a 9mm chamber reamer that does the necessary "step".

Oh well.
 
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