Ruger Blackhawk 357/9mm

[Michigander08]

Who has this revolver that can swap cylinder? How do you like it?

 

[Biggfoot44]

Finest thing since Sliced Beer !

 

[Biggfoot44]

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]

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]

You definitely want one. After that, you will want the larger frame version that can shoot .45 LC & .45 ACP.

 

[HiStandards]

The .45 Colt/ACP version shoots great and is very accurate, but the frame is the same as the .357/9.

 

[dementlr]

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]

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.

 

[Michigander08]

You definitely want one. After that, you will want the larger frame version that can shoot .45 LC & .45 ACP.

Thanks for being such a great enabler!

 

[Old Weasel]

Great revolver, very handy

 

[EarnestT]

How about a 10MM/38-40? or 10MM/40 s&w?

 

[Michigander08]

How about a 10MM/38-40? or 10MM/40 s&w?

Golly! Now I have to buy 3.

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

How about a 10MM/38-40? or 10MM/40 s&w?

Did you ask for a 10mm/.40?

 

[Bisleyfan44]

My 45/45 Blackhawk is amazingly accurate. You NEED one!!!

 

[308Scout]

Thanks for being such a great enabler!

Why target only one when two are inevitably on the horizon?

 

[cstone]

Built very sturdy. I haven't shot 9mm out of mine, but have put my hottest .357 Mag reloads in it without any anxiety.

 

[hobiecat590]

My 45/45 Blackhawk is amazingly accurate. You NEED one!!!

The Redhawk 45LC/45ACP is nice also if you like DA/SA. :-)

 

[Biggfoot44]

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 .

 

[jimbobborg]

How about a 10MM/38-40? or 10MM/40 s&w?

Don't forget the 44-40/44 Magnum and the 32-20/32 Magnum.

 

[EarnestT]

Don't forget the 44-40/44 Magnum and the 32-20/32 Magnum.

Yes