Moonclip conversion?

Evyl Robot · August 19, 2009, 08:17 PM

I know that a lot of folks here have had revolvers cut for moonclips. My wife has a 640, and my sister-in-law has a 686 SSP, and they are both itching to get their guns cut for some moonclip action. My wife's birthday is in October, and I'm thinking about sending her cylinder off for a birthday present. It looks like the going rate for the major shops that I can find online is about $100.00. That seems reasonable to me for the liability and tool upkeep alone. Does anybody have any positive or negative recommendations to impart about this particular custom work? Thanks in advance!

Brian Williams · August 19, 2009, 09:04 PM

I have a S&W 65 cut for moonclips and a 940 cylinder that uses moonclips that fits in both my 642 and my 60. So I have three guns that can be used with moonclips, I really like using them that way.

Russ5924 · August 20, 2009, 09:30 AM

I have two revolvers using the Moon clips and I think they are a pain in the butt

WC145 · August 20, 2009, 09:36 AM

I have two revolvers that use moonclips and I love 'em. Positive ejection of all empties at once and quick to reload. Beats speed loaders and strips hands down.

jrinne0430 · August 20, 2009, 10:26 AM

If you had your gun modified to accept moonclips, I wonder if it still functions without them.

Don P · August 20, 2009, 10:44 AM

Why would one want to do this to a working functioning gun?

I can see it being done to a revolver that will be shooting a 45acp.

Jim Watson · August 20, 2009, 10:51 AM

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If you had your gun modified to accept moonclips, I wonder if it still functions without them.

I had one that would, one that wouldn't. All shops I know of doing the work now leave enough rear cylinder face to load loose ammunition.

I found clips no advantage with .38s or .357s. The clips are thin and the relief grooves in the cases are narrow, so there is a lot of wiggle and it doesn't take much to blow the reload.

I have a .45 that is great but the short stubby ACPs in thick clips are a different cat from the long skinny .38s. I have seen a few 610s do ok, usually shot with .40 brass in the modern Buy Big Shoot Small fashion, and a very few of the 646 .40 cals.

Evyl Robot · August 20, 2009, 02:30 PM

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If you had your gun modified to accept moonclips, I wonder if it still functions without them.

Check out the machining video and it will make sense.

Anybody have recommendations for a shop that does this work?

WC145 · August 20, 2009, 05:19 PM

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Anybody have recommendations for a shop that does this work?

Mark Hartshorne, Pinnacle High Performance.
www.pinnacle-guns.com
He did the work on my gun and I couldn't be happier.

Russ5924 · August 20, 2009, 05:34 PM

I have a S&W m25 .45 ACP and a Taurus 905 9MM that will shoot with or with out the Moon clips. Wasn't Charter Arms suppose have come out with a revolver that wouldn't need Moon clips. What happened to them?????

azredhawk44 · August 20, 2009, 05:38 PM

WildAlaska here did the work for my Redhawk .44.

Wild West Guns.

He required that I send the complete gun, however. Makes sense. You can end up with a change in depth of the primer relative to the firing pin if done incorrectly.

He did good on it. I'll write it up more once this particular custom gun is complete.

BigJimP · August 20, 2009, 05:46 PM

I've seen guns done by TKCustom and Clarkecustom - and they both looked pretty good ..... but I'm with the others saying I think moon clips are a pain in the butt ...

ISP2605 · August 20, 2009, 05:59 PM

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Anybody have recommendations for a shop that does this work?

http://www.tkcustom.com/
The gun can be used with or without clips.
Tom does great work.

Evyl Robot · August 20, 2009, 09:52 PM

Thanks, guys!

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Mark Hartshorne, Pinnacle High Performance.

I will call and talk. That's the best offer I see so far.

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WildAlaska here did the work for my Redhawk .44.

I called them today. I'm a little creeped out by shipping a complete gun. That just doesn't seem right. Especially when it has to cross another country to get there!

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but I'm with the others saying I think moon clips are a pain in the butt ...

LOL! To each his own, right? It's because of guns that are in this house that my wife wants this conversion! The 5-shot .357 clips aren't easy to come by, though. That may hurt.

I was thinking that I would probably have TK do it, until I got the tip on Pinnacle. That sounds like it may be the ticket. Keep the suggestions coming! I haven't put down any money yet!

August 19, 2009, 08:17 PM	#1
Evyl Robot Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2008 Location: OOOOOOOOOOO-Klahoma! Posts: 403	Moonclip conversion? I know that a lot of folks here have had revolvers cut for moonclips. My wife has a 640, and my sister-in-law has a 686 SSP, and they are both itching to get their guns cut for some moonclip action. My wife's birthday is in October, and I'm thinking about sending her cylinder off for a birthday present. It looks like the going rate for the major shops that I can find online is about $100.00. That seems reasonable to me for the liability and tool upkeep alone. Does anybody have any positive or negative recommendations to impart about this particular custom work? Thanks in advance! __________________ The New and Improved Place Where I Rant: Michael's Soapbox My full-custom holster website: TheHolsterSite.com

August 19, 2009, 09:04 PM	#2
Brian Williams Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 1,288	I have a S&W 65 cut for moonclips and a 940 cylinder that uses moonclips that fits in both my 642 and my 60. So I have three guns that can be used with moonclips, I really like using them that way. __________________ Brian <><

August 20, 2009, 09:30 AM	#3
Russ5924 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Posts: 1,874	I have two revolvers using the Moon clips and I think they are a pain in the butt __________________ Russ5924

August 20, 2009, 10:44 AM	#6
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	Why would one want to do this to a working functioning gun? I can see it being done to a revolver that will be shooting a 45acp. __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

August 20, 2009, 05:34 PM	#10
Russ5924 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Posts: 1,874	I have a S&W m25 .45 ACP and a Taurus 905 9MM that will shoot with or with out the Moon clips. Wasn't Charter Arms suppose have come out with a revolver that wouldn't need Moon clips. What happened to them????? __________________ Russ5924

August 20, 2009, 09:36 AM	#4
WC145 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 1,836	I have two revolvers that use moonclips and I love 'em. Positive ejection of all empties at once and quick to reload. Beats speed loaders and strips hands down.

August 20, 2009, 10:26 AM	#5
jrinne0430 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 298	If you had your gun modified to accept moonclips, I wonder if it still functions without them.

August 20, 2009, 05:38 PM	#11
azredhawk44 Junior member Join Date: September 28, 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 6,465	WildAlaska here did the work for my Redhawk .44. Wild West Guns. He required that I send the complete gun, however. Makes sense. You can end up with a change in depth of the primer relative to the firing pin if done incorrectly. He did good on it. I'll write it up more once this particular custom gun is complete.

August 20, 2009, 05:46 PM	#12
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I've seen guns done by TKCustom and Clarkecustom - and they both looked pretty good ..... but I'm with the others saying I think moon clips are a pain in the butt ...