Ruger convertible Question
sprice
December 7, 2009, 05:52 PM
Can I buy an extra 9mm ruger cylinder and use it on a non convertible model 357 ruger blackhawk?
Is there such thing as a ruger stainless convertible blackhawk 357 with wood grips and adjustable sights?
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kanook
December 7, 2009, 06:06 PM
Yes, have it fitted, although i have seen a lot of them drop in.
Yes, only 700 were made IIRC
unspellable
December 7, 2009, 06:43 PM
I've had poor luck with second cylinders fitting Blackhawks & Old Armys. It's usually the end shake and/or cylinder gap that's off.
The Lone Haranguer
December 7, 2009, 07:03 PM
If you can find a cylinder and have it fitted and timed by a gunsmith to the new gun - and provided it works after doing so - yes. Since you indicate the gun was not originally manufactured as a convertible, it is a virtual certainty that Ruger won't do it. There may also be accuracy problems with the .355-inch 9mm bullet in a .356-.357-inch bore, something often complained about on the convertible models.
texagun
December 8, 2009, 09:28 AM
Ruger will still fit a new cylinder for revolvers that are compatible. Their fee is very reasonable and I would recommend letting Ruger do it, since they built the gun in the first place. Their Services Menu lists the cost for labor at $50 to fit a new cylinder.
http://www.ruger.com/service/serviceFees.html
jcart
December 8, 2009, 09:36 AM
I found a Blackhawk 357 I wanted and called Ruger about this.
I asked because it was not an convertible model just a plain 357.
I was told adding a 9mm was not a problem and they would be happy to do it.
The Lone Haranguer
December 8, 2009, 07:12 PM
I found a Blackhawk 357 I wanted and called Ruger about this.
I asked because it was not an convertible model just a plain 357.
I was told adding a 9mm was not a problem and they would be happy to do it.
Good. :) I will note this for future reference.
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