blackhawk convertible

[nswtex]

I'm looking at getting my first wheel gun. I really like the look and feel of a blackhawk convertible .357/9mm I found. What can be said for this gun as far as reliability. I am not familiar with how the whole conversion thing works. Thanks for all the input.

p.s. 9mm is the only caliber handgun I own, so what my confusion is based on I suppose is the id of the barrel. Is 357 and 9mm the same diameter?

 

[Smith & Wesson Man]

A ruger blackhawk is very well made single action revolver. It will work and work and work..... I have talked to a few people who have the 357/9mm conversions and they don't use the 9mm that much. I have a 45lc/45acp and I use the 45lc cyclinder about 95% of the time. The only trick is that you just switch the cyclinders for 357 or 9mm. Hope this helps!

 

[nswtex]

so the od of a 357 and 9mm round is the same then? Sorry for the dumb question but I am new to the conversion concept as well as handguns in general. (my first handgun was purchased in Feb)

just had another forum answer this

"The 9mm is .355 and the .357 is of course, .357, so the bore diameter is .357. The 9mm bullets are not usually very accurate in a convertable in my experience, but it is still a nice option to have."

http://www.rugerforum.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/009984.html

 

[aguyindallas]

It seems to me that people would use the 9mm cylinder much more simply because it costs HALF as much to shoot.

 

[Sharps Shooter]

The "conversion thing" is just that the Blackhawk Covertible comes with two cylinders - one for 9mm and one for 38 Special and 357 Magnum.
The one I had was not all that accurate with 9mm. I always attributed that to shooting 9mm bullets through a .357" bore. 9mm is only .355". It was okay for plinking though. Especially if you're not a reloader as you can often find 9mm ammo on sale fairly cheap.

 

[Ala Dan]

Uum, I know where there is a Ruger Blackhawk Convertible .45LC/.45ACP
for $309. Gun and extra cylinder are in 95% condition. Should I go ahead and get it~?

 

[absolute0]

The convertable Blackhawks are sweet - I've got the 45Colt/45ACP model and I'm constantly looking for a nice deal on a used 9mm/.357.

Yes Dan, you should definately snag that .45

 

[Dienekes]

I have a 4 5/8" blued .45 Convertible and it is turning into one of the best guns I have. Had both cylinders throated out to .4525. Did a little tweaking on the trigger return spring and brought the pull down to about 1.5 lbs on my Lyman electronic gauge. It does very, very well with ACPs but absolutely loves the .454 Keith SWC. Had it out the other day and it was dinging a 2.5" dia disc at 20+ yds steadily. Even tried it with 35 grains FFg and BP lube and it shoots to the same POI and at least as accurately.

I particularly like the weight which comes in around 38 ounces with the alloy grip frame and ejector rod housing--easy to pack, good balance, and while big, it is not clunky. I occasionally think about a S&W MG but this does it all at half the price and less felt recoil.

The only way it would be better would be to make it in a flattop. But it's the steal of the year just the way it is now.

Can't speak to the 9mm/.357 Convertible as I have zero experience with it.

 

[abdrdude]

I've got this gun in 357/9mm. For me it's a great gun. Reliable and more accurate than I am.

 

[ACP230]

nswtex:
I bought an Old Model Blackhawk Convertible .357/9mm last year.
I got a four-inch group, with two shots touching, at 50 feet with the 9mm cylinder and surplus Santa Barbara 9mm ammo.
I hadn't shot my other Blackhawk .357 in a while so .38 Special groups weren't that much better.

Although I have lots of 9mm ammo on hand the .357 cylinder is in the gun at the moment. I plan to use both Blackhawks in Cowboy Action shooting this year, and won't use the 9mm cylinder in those matches.

Convertible Blachawks are neat. I'm looking for a .45LC and .45ACP one at a good price.

 

[stevekl]

I want one of those .45ACP/.45LC Blackhawks, but I know that i'll pretty much never shoot the .45LC cylinder beyond the very first range session. Hehe, that would probably anger the cowboy action crowd.

 

[michael_aos]

I've got the 6 1/2" bbl version of the 9mm / 357.

Oddly, I do find myself mostly shooting 38's and 357's. Lately I've been playing with that 9mm plastic ammo from Sportsmans Guide.

Mike