oldgaranddad
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The same reason I have a .45ACP S&W (Model22) Model of 1917 revolver. Whatever the semi-automatics won't eat the revolver will! Basically never having to regret buying a box of ammo.
would you buy a 9mm revolver?
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The same reason I have a .45ACP S&W (Model22) Model of 1917 revolver. Whatever the semi-automatics won't eat the revolver will! Basically never having to regret buying a box of ammo.
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First of all why not? there is really no in-stubborn reason to not.
The answer:
Because ammo is generally cheaper, ammunition can be interchanged between semi auto guns, 9mm is more common, all the great aspects of a revolver plus all mentioned above advantages of having 9mm rounds(including being a better ccw weapon, as said) And because its cool.
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First of all why not? there is really no in-stubborn reason to not.
The answer:
Because ammo is generally cheaper, ammunition can be interchanged between semi auto guns, 9mm is more common, all the great aspects of a revolver plus all mentioned above advantages of having 9mm rounds(including being a better ccw weapon, as said) And because its cool.
Counter That!
I voted no; a more specific answer would be: Unlikely to do so in the foreseeable future, simply because I don't own a 9mm pistol, and don't care to add yet another cartridge to the inventory at this time. I presently have revolvers in .38 Special, .357 and .41 Magnums, and .45 Colt. My most-used compact revolvers are SP101 snubbies in .357 Mag.
I did nearly buy a 9mm S&W Model 547 back in the day, and may do so if one presents itself at a non-collector price, an unlikely event. This being a heavier K-frame, it is outside the parameters of this poll.
I did nearly buy a 9mm S&W Model 547 back in the day, and may do so if one presents itself at a non-collector price, an unlikely event. This being a heavier K-frame, it is outside the parameters of this poll.
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i would not buy a revolver chambered in a weak auto round. strong for an auto is normal for a revolver so weak auto would make a super weak revolver round. also you have to deal with moonclips 
. i can't understand why so many people want to put auto rounds in a revolver when there are perfectly good, much more powerful revolver rounds readily available everywhere.
. i can't understand why so many people want to put auto rounds in a revolver when there are perfectly good, much more powerful revolver rounds readily available everywhere.pikid89
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^cheaper factory ammo
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if your concern is cheap ammo there are some nice 22 lr revolvers out there.
minutemen1776
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+1 on the 9mm round not being weak
One thing I really dislike about revolvers is that there is a big performance gap in ammunition, and it centers in the range that's most appropriate for self sefense. For a small-frame revolver, which is decidedly best for CCW, one can opt for .38 Special or go straight to .357 Magnum. (I suppose .44 Special is an option, too, but I think that's best only for those who handload.) For the .38, even +P energies are well below that of the "weak" 9mm. On the other end, the .357 can outstrip just about everything that .40 S&W or .45 ACP can offer. So where's the middle ground? Buffalo Bore makes a very good improved "FBI Load" in .38 +P, and Remington's Golden Saber .357 offers a good mid-range load that replicates a Speer Gold Dot +P 9mm. There might be a few others, but that's about it. That being said, IMHO a 9mm revolver fills a pretty significant performance gap for that platform.
One thing I really dislike about revolvers is that there is a big performance gap in ammunition, and it centers in the range that's most appropriate for self sefense. For a small-frame revolver, which is decidedly best for CCW, one can opt for .38 Special or go straight to .357 Magnum. (I suppose .44 Special is an option, too, but I think that's best only for those who handload.) For the .38, even +P energies are well below that of the "weak" 9mm. On the other end, the .357 can outstrip just about everything that .40 S&W or .45 ACP can offer. So where's the middle ground? Buffalo Bore makes a very good improved "FBI Load" in .38 +P, and Remington's Golden Saber .357 offers a good mid-range load that replicates a Speer Gold Dot +P 9mm. There might be a few others, but that's about it. That being said, IMHO a 9mm revolver fills a pretty significant performance gap for that platform.
ROAshooter
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no...I have no use
M2MikeGolf
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Hey Helter Skelter, are you trying to tell me that .38 Special is more powerful than 9MM? That's maybe the best reason for a 9MM revolver, it could bridge the gap between 38 +P and .357 Mag. Standard 9MM still outperforms .38+P and have you ever seen 9MM in a speedloader? Perfect size, great medium power. Better yet, if S&W could make a convertible 9MM/.357 scheme...it's been done (Korth, in Germany), S&W would be the perfect guys to resurrect that concept.
Specs
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I would sure buy one, the new Ruger LCR would be perfect. a 9mm snubbie. Convertible, better yet.
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Coal Dragger
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For a primary concealed carry revolver? No way in hell.
As an auxiliary cylinder for a .357? Sure that might be a neat addition to a single action like the Ruger Blackhawk or Freedom Arms.
As an auxiliary cylinder for a .357? Sure that might be a neat addition to a single action like the Ruger Blackhawk or Freedom Arms.
KevininPa
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I voted no because.......
........Charter Arms finally introduced their CARR series at the SHOT show in .40. I've been waiting for their .45 acp for awhile. Wanted a big bore snub for awhile now but didn't want to spend big bucks on .44 special ammo or reloading stuff. My buddy reloads for his 1911, so all I have to do is use his press or supply him with components. I reload for .380, .38 and .357. Well actually .380. Just got the stuff for the others, haven't started on'em yet since he and I have our loading presses set up in his shed and it's pretty cold out there in the winter. And since the company fell back into the original family ownership from the early years, I'm hoping that the build quality from way back when will come into play. From all the threads about CA I've read, one thing seems to stand clear, almost everyone who owns an older Charter from those early years seems to love them.
........Charter Arms finally introduced their CARR series at the SHOT show in .40. I've been waiting for their .45 acp for awhile. Wanted a big bore snub for awhile now but didn't want to spend big bucks on .44 special ammo or reloading stuff. My buddy reloads for his 1911, so all I have to do is use his press or supply him with components. I reload for .380, .38 and .357. Well actually .380. Just got the stuff for the others, haven't started on'em yet since he and I have our loading presses set up in his shed and it's pretty cold out there in the winter. And since the company fell back into the original family ownership from the early years, I'm hoping that the build quality from way back when will come into play. From all the threads about CA I've read, one thing seems to stand clear, almost everyone who owns an older Charter from those early years seems to love them.
I voted "no." I really dislike the 9mm and love revolvers. If I had $500 to spend on a gun with the giving stipulations, I would get a S&W chambered for .38 special. Of course, if no other revolvers existed (and I mean none), I guess I would get one in 9mm. And I don't need 9mm fans telling me all of the specs and "greatness" of the 9mm. I am an informed person and I know what I am talking about in the world of firearms. What's the internet term...IMO?
doc540
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You bet I would. I'd carry one of these in 9mm loaded with CorBon DPX Barnes Bullets faster'n a minnow could swim a dipper.
dogngun
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Don't have any use for it-don't own any 9mm's at this time...
I have one snubby just bought-a Rossi stainless steel .357 magnum. It's a great little gun, 26 oz and well made...much smaller and lighter than my old Highway Patrolman.
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I have one snubby just bought-a Rossi stainless steel .357 magnum. It's a great little gun, 26 oz and well made...much smaller and lighter than my old Highway Patrolman.
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NWCP
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I'd rather carry my Colt Detective Special. It's a second series made in '69. Lightweight, nice trigger and easy to conceal. Otherwise my SP101 would accompany me with 5 rounds of .357. My nines are all semi auto.
NMGonzo
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It would have to be a whole different frame than the sp ... if you have a shorty round like the 9mm, why the long cylinder?
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This thread has been very educational. I learned that a 9mm round in revolver bridges the gap on the revolver scene and that some people just can't understand what a 9mm revolver is all about. I think it's a good idea
Honestly, what is the realistic potential for a 9mm revolver?
This thread has been very educational. I learned that a 9mm round in revolver bridges the gap on the revolver scene and that some people just can't understand what a 9mm revolver is all about. I think it's a good idea
Honestly, what is the realistic potential for a 9mm revolver?
Honestly, I can't imagine why 9mm revolvers aren't more popular.
.357 is annoying to load. The darn cases are so (needlessly!) long, and the cartridges so nose-heavy, you can't hardly pick up and load more than 2 at a time.
I imagine I could easily grab up 6 or 7 stubby little luger rounds in one fistful, and load with the same hand without dropping any - easily turning around backwards cartridges for proper orientation into the cylinder. I would shoot my .357 so much more, if I had three hands. Going back and forth between pocket and gun 3 times just to reload takes the fun out of it. Then retaining those long empties fills your other pocket up fast! For a cartridge that is so much bigger, you sure don't get much benefit for the extra size (out of a short gun).
With moon clips, you could carry 3 9mm clips in the same space as 2 .357 clips.
Shorter tapered cartridge would be a breeze to eject, even with super stout "Ruger only" loads.
During your speed drills, you wouldn't mind losing or stepping on cheap luger brass.
The cylinder would be much shorter and lighter. A lighter cylinder means less notch peening, lock and timing wear from fast shooting, and cylinder gap issues. And it means a more compact gun. A 1 inch luger snub nose would be more concealable and lighter than a 1/2" inch .38, without using exotic metals. And it would have a full length ejection rod.
9mm revolvers should be putting .38 and .357 snubbies out of business.
.357 is annoying to load. The darn cases are so (needlessly!) long, and the cartridges so nose-heavy, you can't hardly pick up and load more than 2 at a time.
I imagine I could easily grab up 6 or 7 stubby little luger rounds in one fistful, and load with the same hand without dropping any - easily turning around backwards cartridges for proper orientation into the cylinder. I would shoot my .357 so much more, if I had three hands. Going back and forth between pocket and gun 3 times just to reload takes the fun out of it. Then retaining those long empties fills your other pocket up fast! For a cartridge that is so much bigger, you sure don't get much benefit for the extra size (out of a short gun).
With moon clips, you could carry 3 9mm clips in the same space as 2 .357 clips.
Shorter tapered cartridge would be a breeze to eject, even with super stout "Ruger only" loads.
During your speed drills, you wouldn't mind losing or stepping on cheap luger brass.
The cylinder would be much shorter and lighter. A lighter cylinder means less notch peening, lock and timing wear from fast shooting, and cylinder gap issues. And it means a more compact gun. A 1 inch luger snub nose would be more concealable and lighter than a 1/2" inch .38, without using exotic metals. And it would have a full length ejection rod.
9mm revolvers should be putting .38 and .357 snubbies out of business.
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BCRider
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Gloob, the other aspect is the small size of a cluster of six 9mm rounds in a moonclip as well. Being so short a moonclip of 9's would practically suck themselves into place. So no fumbling. And it's easy to find the brass in clumps after shooting a stage of IDPA or IPSC revolver. Or in the case of practising for the "real thing". No need to fumble with loading separate rounds at all. And for an even more compact in the pocket carry there's 3 round half moon clips. Two of those and you're reloaded.
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I am all for a 9mm revolver I want a titanium scandium frame and yes shorten the cylinder some the 45acp revolvers have the barrel coming in more for shorter cylinder why can't the 9pm
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