351 WINCHESTER
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A s & w airweight j frame won't take the pressure of even a standard 9mm.
.38-9mm conversion
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Really? Explain the light weight .357 mags then.
rcmodel
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For starters, the .357 Mag chamber is bored .380" in dia.
The tapered 9mm case is .391" at the base, so you have less chamber wall thickness.
Then, the .357 is loaded to 35,000 PSI.
The 9mm is loaded to 38,500 PSI in +P loadings.
rc
The tapered 9mm case is .391" at the base, so you have less chamber wall thickness.
Then, the .357 is loaded to 35,000 PSI.
The 9mm is loaded to 38,500 PSI in +P loadings.
rc
Brian Williams
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Bull crap! even S&W made a 942 airweight in 9mm.
My scandium 360J is holding up just fine and I shoot 9mm, 9mm +P+, and .38 Super through it, heck, even a few 9x23 Winchester.
firesky101
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You have what I would consider to be a dream revolver. Pictures please.
351 WINCHESTER
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I should have stated that the alum. j frames won't take the pressure - not for very long unless I am completely out in left field. The scandium ones will for sure. I've not heard nor seen the 942 Brian, is it a "limited run". Did they just fit a 940 cylinder to an alum. gun?
I have a 940 and I have shot the snot out of it with standard, +P and even some +P+. It's a pocket rocket for sure.
I have a 940 and I have shot the snot out of it with standard, +P and even some +P+. It's a pocket rocket for sure.
Brian Williams
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The 942 as listed in the "Standard Catalog" they made 2 one of which was sent to Wiley Clapp for evaluation. Never a cataloged item nor special order.
Basically a 940 cylinder and barrel fitted to a 642 frame.
Basically a 940 cylinder and barrel fitted to a 642 frame.
351 WINCHESTER
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I wonder how many standard 9mm rounds it would take to strech and break the frame? That's probably why S & W only made 2, but I would like to have one in scandium. That would be the bee's knees.
I've got a 940 and it's sweet. Wilely Clapp really liked these little pocket rockets. I read an article several decades ago where he tested one. With corbon 115+P he got an honest 1247 fps. Pretty impressive.
I've got a 940 and it's sweet. Wilely Clapp really liked these little pocket rockets. I read an article several decades ago where he tested one. With corbon 115+P he got an honest 1247 fps. Pretty impressive.
It has certainly worked out well for me, it's exactly what I wanted - a 13oz, DAO, 9mm snubby. Too bad S&W or Ruger won't make one, I'd be the first in line.
351 WINCHESTER
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Nice piece. What is your favorite carry load?
351 WINCHESTER
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That load has a very good reputation even though it's considered old school by some, it still works.
Just like me!
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