Ideal revolver for me....

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Well, I got the itch again and I'd like to scratch it with a revolver. Do they make one that fits this criteria....
*9mm - going to be a range gun mostly, but I may carry it OWB if I feel like it
*Moonclips a must
*Not a snub (maybe 3-4 inches?)
*Non-fluted cylinders
*Stainless/Nickel/NOT black.
Thats about all I care about. Is that too much to ask :eek: Anything come to mind?
Edit: I found this picture from a member on here (credit to Kurt). This is basicly exactly what I want, but in 9mm.
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Why non-fluted cylinders? With a 3"+ barrel, you won't need the weight and I doubt the strength is needed. Many of the 9x19 revolvers are built an .257 magnum platforms.

The SP101, which is right on the edge of the snubby range, had some 9x19's. It would be a five shot pistol though.
The FN Barracuda, a 3" revolver on a K-frame sized platform had an interchangable 9x19 cylinder/yoke combination. Easy to change too - easier than a single action revolver. They seem to be rarer than honest politicians though. I don't know about moonclips for this, but maybe a speed loader would work.
I don't remember the frame the S&W 9's were, though I would guess J-frame. How about the Taurus revolvers?
 
S&W 547 was a 9mm K frame, it use a funky ejector system to eject the rimless rounds, most of those who have them love them. getting price, they came 3" round butt and 4" square butt, you could find one and have it hard chromed...
 
Ruger Speed Six 9mm will fit your description except that the cylinder is fluted which is purely a cosmetic feature and a silly conceit to worry about on a combination that oddball.

Too bad they don't make them any more and you will pay a pretty penny if you find one on the secondary market. I know of one for sale for $550. It has been rechambered so you can hang .38 Super and 9x23 on the clips, as well as the original 9mm P. I don't know what effect that had on the accuracy with cheap ammo.
 
There is an S&W 547 at Gun Broker. I'd get it myself, but I'm low on funds.
It isn't a snubbie, it has a 4" barrel.
Get it hard chromed and bead blasted if you want.
Speedloaders are on auction too. Not moonclips, but sure easier to unload.
 
Honestly, I know some don't, but I absolutly LOVE the look of a non fluted cylinder. In fact I'd probably buy a revolver like the one in the picture above even though its not 9mm. It meets about all the other specifications. Thanks for all the suggestions.
 
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