Ruger Blackhawk 357/9mm

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  • Michigander08

    ridiculous and psychotic
    MDS Supporter
    May 29, 2017
    7,685
    Who has this revolver that can swap cylinder? How do you like it?
     

    Biggfoot44

    Ultimate Member
    Aug 2, 2009
    32,877
    But seriously -

    It's a Blackhawk . If you are otherwise inclined to SA Revolvers , Blackhawks are very much a known quantity ( in a good way ) .

    The only tricky thing about the .357/ 9mm Convertible is that the accuracy of the 9mm cylinder can vary , depending upon minor subtleties in chamber and throat dimensions .

    For mine , the 9mm cylinder is less accurate than the .357 cylinder , but more accurate than 9mm semiauto pistols .
     

    Magnumite

    Ultimate Member
    Dec 17, 2007
    6,561
    Harford County, Maryland
    The bore will he slightly larger for the 9 as well. .357” groove diameter for the Magnum where a 9 is .355”.
    That would limit potential. With good handloading select components, who knows.
     

    DutchV

    Ultimate Member
    Jul 8, 2012
    4,702
    You definitely want one. After that, you will want the larger frame version that can shoot .45 LC & .45 ACP.
     

    dementlr

    Active Member
    Feb 8, 2011
    483
    St. Mary's County
    I have the Vaquero convertible .357/9mm. I also feel I am a little more accurate with the .357 cylinder, but enjoyed shooting 9mm until ammo prices went crazy.
     

    ihriec

    Active Member
    Aug 10, 2013
    493
    I bought one early last year with my stimulus money. It's a beautiful gun. I am very happy with the fit and finish, as well as, the accuracy of both the 357 and 9mm cylinders.
     

    TheOriginalMexicanBob

    Ultimate Member
    Jul 2, 2017
    32,151
    Sun City West, AZ
    How about a 10MM/38-40? or 10MM/40 s&w?

    Did you ask for a 10mm/.40?
    Ruger-10mm.jpg
     

    Biggfoot44

    Ultimate Member
    Aug 2, 2009
    32,877
    That's actually a totally different beast .

    The Blackhawk has two cylinders - One for proper .45 Colt , one with actual .45acp chamber .

    The Redhawk has one cylinder , adapted to use .45acp also .

    Ruger wouldn't sell that Redhawk if it didn't safely Go Bang , but the Blackhawk will have much better accuracy potential with proper chamber dimensions , and not having massive bullet jump to the throat .
     

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