Buying a lower Power Revolver

[Fn-P9]

So, I want to buy a gun; it should be fun to shoot, cheap, and fit many roles. Plus I want it to be a REVOLVER. Does anyone make any wheelguns in 9mm anymore. I want my G/f to put alot of rounds through it and she is ok with 38 but I can reload 9mm all day for sooooo cheap. Any suggestions?

 

[WVMountainBoy]

Ruger Blackhawk .357, theres an option on them to get an extra cylinder in 9mm

 

[bogie]

Yeah, but that's a single action... I'm pretty sure Ruger also made a Security Six in 9mm...

Altho I gotta tell you, once you have the brass, you can shoot .38 special as cheap as 9mm...

 

[RON in PA]

Both Smith and Ruger made DA revolvers in 9x19, but they have been long discontinued. If you want one you need to hunt in the used gun market. Taurus may or may not still be making a 9mm snubby.

 

[Sgt.Dusk]

Fun and cheap.....
Why dont you get a .22 revolver
fits many roles....
and more the fun when you have more rounds in the wheel.

 

[Nhsport]

The 9mm revolvers I saw (owned a sp101) were snubbies and all had issues with bullet setback with reloads and some factory ammo.The blackhawk conversion I owned never shot well . I would not waste time searching one out when there are lots of good used 38s and 357s around
Get a S&W 686 357 and load it with 38special . The medium weight,great ballance and wonderfull trigger make the 686 fairly easy to shoot with full 357 loads and a real pussycat with a 38sp target load.
38 is every bit as cheep as 9mm to reload . I have brass that has seen a dozen or more target reloads and is still going strong

 

[40SW]

"it should be fun to shoot, cheap"

Since your original post refers to fun and cheap, I would strongly recommend the Ruger Single Six. .22LR cylinder for fun plinking and .22MAG cylinder for varmint hunting/pest control. What could be better? you get the best of both worlds. The .22LR is economical and the .22MAG is practical for out in the woods against varmints. You have total flexibility. This would be my first choice.

 

[Hutch]

I restate what Bogie said: Once you have the brass (and you won't lose any with a revolver), then it's about as cheap to load .38's as it is 9mm. A medium frame revolver would be just the ticket. Not too expensive, very versatile, and usually capable of more accuracy than most shooters can use.

 

[Ala Dan]

I think Taurus still offers an UltraLite 2" revolver in 9m/m~?

BTW, the single-action Ruger .38/.357 with an auxillary 9m/m cylinder is called a
Blackhawk Convertible~!

 

[SR_]

Why not go with a 38 Special? If you're already set up to load 9mm, it should just be a matter of getting the necessary dies etc.

If you need .38 Special brass, let me know.

I prefer Rugers and Smiths - lots of good new and used revolvers out there. If it's a range gun, you can often get a great deal on a Ruger GP-100 (6 shoots) or a SP-101 (5 shot snubbie).

Consider getting a .357magnum - you can shoot both .38 Special and .357 magnum in the same gun. I shoot IDPA so I tend to get 4 barrels or shorter.

 

[Brian Williams]

Get a S&W model 10 or a Ruger Gp100

 

[smee781]

The Taurus 9mm wheel gun was a model 905 and Smith's was a 940. I love my 940.

 

[Bearhands]

I'll second the Ruger Single Six..... WAY fun to shoot, easy on the pocket and versatile with the 22mag cylinder. Plus it's got a great grip.

Smith has also brought back the model 63 8 shot revolver if you think double action is the way to go? http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...angId=-1&parent_category_rn=15702&isFirearm=Y

 

[earplug]

If you reload, get the dies for 38 spl. Used revolvers in 38 in my area sell for much less then A 9mm, or K frame .357.
Four inch S&W M-15's and M-67 are good buys and some high mileage but very shootable M-14's are great.

 

[Gustav]

Allot harder to find a used 9mm Ruger or Smith & Wesson revovler than say a .38 special or .357 magnum one.

Allot of good used .38 and .357 revolvers are out there many were traded in by PD's and people who wanted to upgrade to the latest 9mm or .40S&W or hand cannon.

With allot of gals the weight is not as big a deal as the feel and balance and fit its very important for her to try out different options before a purchase is made rent beg or borrow anything that is of interest to her.

I would suggest checking out a S&W 13 or 65 with a 3 inch barrel and a round butt or grip that or a 2 1/2 inch model 19 or 66 one can use .38 or .357 in it with out any problems.

The S&W model 10 15 64 67 also come to mind as does the old Ruger Speed and Security Six revolvers.

Another good choice is the Colt Agent and Detective Special

If she likes a smaller pistol check into S&W models 36 37 38 49 60 638 649 and other J frame S&W compact revolvers.

Best of luck.

 

[sm]

I am in the .22 lr revolver and .38spl camp.

Re: GF + lots of fun + less expense = ideally a .22 revolver that is in the same/near platform as .38spl

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Slightly OT

Sorry if this is a little OT but I find it a little strange that you consider a 9mm or .38 Special to be a "low powder revolver."

 

[Walkalong]

Get a S&W model 10 or a Ruger Gp100

Hard to argue with that advice.

 

[MrBorland]

I am in the .22 lr revolver and .38spl camp.

Re: GF + lots of fun + less expense = ideally a .22 revolver that is in the same/near platform as .38spl

Ditto. A S&W 617 or used K-22 and a 686 or used Model 10, respectively, would be a great and complimentary pair.

Also, if you get a .22 revolver, you can order some Aquila Colibri's, which are 20grain bullets over a little Eley primer, but no powder. About the same energy as an air pistol, and about as loud, maybe even less. With this set-up, you can practice daily in your backyard, garage or basement on the very same platform and trigger you'd normally shoot with, which is an advantage over an air pistol. Going to my range is a 70-ish mile round trip, so I go about once a week, but still manage to practice daily. FWIW, my G/F enjoys shooting these as well