[Okiecruffler]

Okay, so I'm sitting here feeling sorry for myself since I can't shoot and my mind is wandering around a question. I know that a .357 revolver can be modified to take moon clips, but can it be loaded normally after that if need be? And, does anyone make a 5 shot moon clip. Seems like it would be a great seller with as popular as the J-frame has gotten.

[Wildalaska]

Yes, after the modification is done, you can still use the revolver normally...and yes there are five rounders....

Moon Clips (http://www.moonclips.com/)

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[Okiecruffler]

Okay, so it's possible, can anyone recommend a smith who can do the work on a Taurus? I'm pretty good with my hands, but I think this is probably best left to an expert.

[Guy B. Meredith]

Bob Miles at 310-324-1858 is one of three suppliers of moonclips to S&W and does work on Taurus revolvers. I had him convert my 686+.

[Albert Shear]

Look at Pinnacle Custom Gunsmithing or TK Custom.
WWW.Pinnacle-Guns.com
WWW.Moonclip.com

[Mike Irwin]

Wait a second...

Are you guys SURE that you can still use unclipped ammo if the cylinder is CUT for the moon clip conversion?

Seems to be that at that point you'd have a headspace problem...

[prisoner6]

Im not sure about aftermarket conversions, but each of my two SW Performance Center guns that came with moonclips can easily be used without them. Actually, I rarely use them for casual shooting though I see where they would be great for competition. There is no headspace problem that I have ever noticed. The way they are cut, the rim is still able to catch. I know theres a better way to explain it, but the words escape me now.

[jar]

Mike

In the case of simply recessing the cylinder, you are correct. To use both there must also be a ridge inside to headspace the rounds and you then will only be able to shoot 357s without the moon clip.

In most cases, unless a cylinder is designed to headspace the cartridge from an internal ridge, you can't get both.

[Mike Irwin]

OK, I believe you, I just can't picture it.
I'll have to check out one of these handguns.

[Guy B. Meredith]

Mike,

The moonclips do not wrap completely around the brass. The recess is cut just outside the moonclip radius leaving a support ridge around the perimeter of the cylinder.

I have both factory and after market moonclip setups and regularly use moonclip, speedloader and individual rounds. Have to do individual rounds when I am trying to force myself to conserve ammo and concentrate on skills.