Convertible 9mm Question

[22revolver]

So I am looking for a 9mm revolver. Not a ton of those in the price point I'd like to stay under - say under $500. But the one that caught my eye is the Ruger 357/9mm convertible. I have a single six 22lr, and really like it. I would like the stainless as opposed to the blue. Can you buy any stainless version of the 357 and just get the 9mm cylinder? there seems to be a 357/9mm in stainless, since I see people selling them, but i was having some trouble finding it on the ruger website.

Or any other recommendations regarding a 9mm in that range? Thanks!

 

[viking499]

Where are people selling them? Don't think I have ever seen one.

 

[rcmodel]

You can't buy a 9mm cylinder from Ruger unless it was a .357/9mm convertible to start with.

And they still won't sell you a cylinder unless you send the gun to then for fitting and safety checks.

They used to make them, and they made some for a 'Distrubrator Exclusive' for Williams Shooter Supply.

Here:
http://www.ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkDE/models.html

rc

 

[HankR]

Ruger does these in runs and sometimes as "dealer's exclusives". They claim that you need the cylinder that shipped with the gun, and they will not sell 9mm cylinders separately. I have used my 9mm cylinder on other .357 blackhawks and it works fine, but Ruger strongly advises against this. (I figure they can't be doing too awful much hand-fitting on a $400 gun--YMMV, use at your own risk, etc).

I'm not seeing a lot of stainless around right now. My pick would be stainless, 5.5 inch barrel.

That said, here are a couple in blue for just over $500 + shipping:

4 5/8' and a and a 6 1/2"

ETA:

RC and I were typing at the same time. My 5 1/2" was a dealers exclusive (probably Lipsey's) but it's been awhile. I did see another run of the 5 1/2 inch stainless within the past 2-3 years, so it might be worth waiting for.

 

[C0untZer0]

Try using GunWatcher:

http://www.gunwatcher.com/Search/9mm-revolver-for-sale

Taurus 905 - I've really only ever heard good things about this revolver. You can find them as low as $375.00

Charter Arms PITBULL 9mm - They run between $450 and $490

Alfa Proj 9231 (when they come back in stock next year)

https://www.czechpoint-usa.com/9-mm-luger

The Alfa Proj has a cylinder that is shortened to fit the 9mm cartridge, the frame is a 357 frame and the barrel is backed into the window to meet the cylinder. It is also a true 9mm barrel.

 

[22revolver]

Great information. Thank-you.

 

[viking499]

Cool. Learn something new everyday.

Ruger just came out with a LCR 9mm revolver.

 

[HankR]

The Ruger LCR is (supposedly) out in 9mm. May not be what you're looking for, but thought I'd mention it. I had a SP-101 in 9mm and I did like it, but I suspect the recoil would be a bit snappier on the LCR.

If you are OK with single action and loading one at at time you can't go wrong with the Blackhawk Convertible.

 

[C0untZer0]

Dammit, Kentucky Gun Company had a Charter Arms 9mm PITBULL in stock, but by the time I created an account on their website the gun sold.

 

[kcofohio]

Count, if I find a Pitbull 9, I'll be sure to pm you promptly.

My funds are tied up on another gun, but I still look for them.

Those dogs seem elusive this days.

 

[C0untZer0]

I use Gunwatcher:

http://www.gunwatcher.com/Search/9mm-revolver-for-sale

I find it to be very good, except for Academy - the way Academy has their website, it messes up the results but I just ignore Academy. I've told them about their website and how their lack of providing info on whether something is in stock or not creates inaccurate results for bots - but they don't care, so I ignore Academy in the results.

I run Gunwatcher every so often - that's how I discovered a S&W at Cheaper N Dirt.