9mm J Frame

[Brian D.]

Yes Ruger did make a 9mm version of the SP.

In years past they made a small quantity of Speed Sixes in Parabellum as well. Most went overseas for police contracts and I believe some went to U.S. Postal inspectors. Greatest number of them were with the 2.75" barrel but they made some 4 inchers as well.

 

[vmtz]

Didn't Ruger make a SP101 in 9mm also?

Yes. I have one it is by far my favorite revolver. I also have a S&W 940, but it tends to stick shells and needs to be kept clean. No such issues with the SP101.

Vince

 

[tekarra]

vmtz,
A lot of 940s were released with rough chambers which led to sticky extraction. A honing job will take care of the problem and turn your 940 into a sweet shooter.

 

[JFrame]

The S&W 940 seems like a natural for a revival in their "Classic" series. I hope they give it some consideration.


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[Stumper]

One of those curious considerations when folks are quivering in terror about +p .38 spls in J frames------------Factory 9mm J frames have been produced on many 5 shot .38 chassis. I also suspect that the introduction of .357 mag J frames and the lowering of SAAMI pressure specs for .357s may be tied to this long track record of 9mm and Speer #8 handloads along with the .38-44 being fired in small frame revolvers. I klnow nothing about the conversions but my Taurus 9mm snubbie is a delight to shoot............and treds hard on the heels of .357 mag performance with less muzzle blast and recoil.

 

[robinkevin]

This thread has me wanting a 9mm revolver LOL... Does Ruger still make the SP-101? Or would that have to be bought used?