Posted: 9/26/2006 2:05:03 PM EDT
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I have a 9mm snubnose, and I'd love a full size 9mm wheel gun. I know the 9 is controversial for defense purposes, but I'm not in a defensive position. I just like to shoot and the 9 at the range is cheap and accurate. I can't find a full size 9 though. Can anyone tell me what if it's possible to convert a .357 to 9mm? Has it been done? Where can I turn? How much it might cost? I was thinking it would only require a cylinder and barrel change. Shoot Safe Lovesbeer99 |
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Possible, yes. Economically feasible, probably not. Cylinders are not a drop in part. Requires fitting, usually at the factory. If memory serves Smith made a few K frame 9's with four inch barrels. The 547 I believe. Kind of rare, don't recall ever seeing one. But if you're dead set on the full size nine wheel gun, that may be your best bet. |
| My gunsmith does that particular conversion. It was popular with j-frame guns and 5-shot moon clips. No reason he couldn't do it in a K or L frame gun. Call 215-788-5898 (Ready, aim, fire Indoor Range) and ask for Eric. Tell him I sent you. He's located just over the bridge from NJ here in PA and actually lives in NJ. |
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I guess I just need to do the right search cause I found the following full size 9mm revolvers S&W 547 Ruger Blackhawk .357/9mm convertable (claims target grade accuracy) medusa - multiple calibers between 38 and 9mmm I'll look into these options a little more, but it would still be cool to customize one of my .357's. thanks for the feedback. Lovesbeer 99 |
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Rather than pay a boatload of money for a conversion see if you can find a 547 Smith. S&W made about 10,000 before they stoped. They are commanding a premium these days. Although I find the 9mm revolver interesting. I have some trigger time with a 3" 547. When I can have the same gun in 357 mag why bother with the 9mm. |
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So cheap ammo isn't my only reason to create a 9mm revo. It would be a custom 1 of a kind gun, and down right cool if for no other reason. I won't sell my house to get it, but I'll pursue it a little longer. Hell, people spend crazy money customizing 1911's why not a Revolver. I found company that makes cyclinder blanks for the GP. You can chamber the cylinder in any caliber you want. But now I need to find a barrel maker. Any suggestions for a barrel maker? If I get the cylinder and barrel, i figure all the work will cost less than a grand. I'm not sure yet, but it may be worth it for a 1 of a kind kick ass piece. Shoot safe - I do Lovesbeer |