Ruger New Vaquero in 9mm?

[theCZ]

The search function here is giving me fits. I could try later, but I figured I'd get some good replies here. First off, I'm not much of a pistol guy, I have a CZ75 9mm that I used to use for USPSA in college, but since then switched to shotgun sports. I've wanted to get a Ruger Vaquero for awhile, and I really like the New Vaqueros. I know that it's easy to buy a new cylinder for the 357 Blackhawks to shoot 9mm, is it the same for the new Vaqueros? I handload everything, and I've got a Dillon SDB set up for 9mm, and I'd rather not have to buy a conversion kit or a new progressive given the little amount of pistol shooting I do.

So, could I buy a new Vaquero in 357 and buy a 9mm cylinder for it? Would I need moon clips and have to switch out the cylinder to load and unload?

 

[BlkHawk73]

The BH's and New Vaqueros don't use the same cylinder. Because there's no convertable New Vaqueros, they will not fit one to that model. They'll only fit pieces so that the end result is that of a cataloged model.

 

[Jim March]

Bowen has cylinder blanks for the Old Model 357-frame Rugers which should be *similar* to the New Vaq and 50th Anniversary 357 Blackhawk (the only modern mid-frame adjustable sight SA Ruger so far).

Whether that Bowen cylinder can be fitted to a New Vaq I don't know yet. It's very high quality steel and comes standard with .22 bore holes. It could be reamed up to literally anything this side of a 44Mag.

http://www.bowenclassicarms.com/shop/default.asp?action=_top&category=5

 

[Gaucho Gringo]

Looking at the cost of just the cylinder -$250.00- and then the cost of getting it bored to the right size and fitted and you are over the cost of a new Dillon SBD and almost the cost of another revolver. Doesn't seem to pencil out for saving money in my opinion.

 

[theCZ]

Yeah, at that price it really wouldn't make much sense to stick to 9mm. Good to know it's a choice though!

 

[BlkHawk73]

got to thinking...a new cylinder is gonna cost at least much as a conversion kit and the fitting etc, will add enough to pay for dies, brass, powder and bullets. Stick with the 45 Colt cylindr.

 

[Rexster]

Single-loading rounds into the loading gate also runs smoother with longer cartridges. 9mm cartridges are on the small side.

 

[rcmodel]

On top of all that, 9mm ammo falls right through the bullet loops on your Ruger Blackhawk western style cartridge belt!


rcmodel

 

[Jim March]

You use autoloader mags as speedloaders .

Or a tube with a quick-release cork on the end...