how many shoot 9mm wheel guns?

stuckinthe60s · February 9, 2017, 09:06 PM

heres my ruger m209 3"......

Screwball · February 9, 2017, 09:12 PM

My 642-1... converted to 9mm with a Pinnacle cylinder that I picked up off AR15.com.

KyJim · February 9, 2017, 10:50 PM

I don't carry it but I occasionally shoot my 547:

john in jax · February 9, 2017, 11:01 PM

I had a Ruger SP101 in 9mm that shot like a dream. I loved that gun, but a friend loved it more. So he ended up with it.

Had a Taurus 905 that had brutal recoil, I couldn't manage more than 2 cylinders without developing a flinch. The rear of the trigger guard just beat me silly. Wanted to find a way to make it work but traded it away.

I was trying to buy the 9mm SP101 back, when I got a chance to shoot/buy a Glock 43. He didn't want to sell the SP and I might be better off with the 43.

kraigwy · February 10, 2017, 10:05 AM

I'm a revolver guy. My EDC is a S&W 642. I shoot a Smith Model 64 in ICORE and other matches.

In my LE Career I carried a Model 28, my all time favorite. I shoot it (since my dept. gave it to me when I retired) and sometimes its brother, a 6.5 inch Model 27, in the revolver category in Bowling pin matches.

But it LE, cant beat the Model 28 in my opinion.

samsmix · February 10, 2017, 01:41 PM

I would buy a reasonably priced 4" poly framed gun like an LCR in a second. It would go on fishing trips where Rattlesnakes are thick, and black bears, big cats and human D-bags are uncommon but not unheard of. A 4" Ruger "LR9" (the as yet uninvented LCR-inspired 6 shooter) would be even more appealing.

9mm CCI birdshot throws a much denser charge of shot than the .38 (due to #12 vs #9 shot), and the 9mm is wholly adequate and less abusive than the .357 in such light guns.

tekarra · February 10, 2017, 02:39 PM

Five S&W 547s, two Ruger Speed Sixes and one S&W 940.

KyJim · February 10, 2017, 10:47 PM

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Five S&W 547s

Nice! Square or round butts or both?

Vet66 · February 11, 2017, 09:57 AM

I still shoot a SO 101 3" using Federal 9mm rimmed brass or make my own out of 38 cases resized with 9mm dies. Also use the moon clips with regular 9mm rounds. Seldom carry it but, gets to the range a few times a year.

weblance · February 11, 2017, 11:01 AM

I've got the Taurus 905, and the Charter Arms 6 shot Pitbull. Love them both.

SIGSHR · February 11, 2017, 03:14 PM

I have a 9MM cylinder for my Ruger Old Model Blackhawk. Shoots better with lead bullets.

stormyone · February 12, 2017, 12:07 AM

I like my Ruger LCR 9mm.

WC145 · February 12, 2017, 12:02 PM

Been carrying/shooting my Pinnacle custom 9mm S&W 360J for 8+ years now. Had Mark fit a titanium .38spl cylinder to it a little over a year ago making it a 9mm/.38spl convertible, all I have to do is swap cyls.

tekarra · February 12, 2017, 03:15 PM

Sadly, only one round butt.

Nathan · February 24, 2017, 07:42 PM

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Five S&W 547s, two Ruger Speed Sixes and one S&W 940.

You have FIVE 547's!

Are you also the kd who took his kickball home so we couldn't play?! That is a serious % of total commercial production, isn't it?

P5 Guy · February 25, 2017, 11:15 AM

Thanks for sharing your photos.
I might be interested in a 9mm revolver IF the frame and cylinder were sized according to the size of the round. Oh, and a three inch barrel please.

Tmoyer28 · February 26, 2017, 03:06 PM

Same here. I like my Ruger LCR.

Siggy-06 · February 26, 2017, 07:51 PM

Can anyone tell me where the 4 extra ounces on the 9mm LCR come from compared to the .38 special model? Would it be okay to buy one in .38 special, get the cylinder cut for moon clips/modified for 9mm to save on the weight? Not really looking to do this personally fyi, just curious.

weblance · February 26, 2017, 07:54 PM

The 38 has a lightweight aluminum frame. The 9mm shares the heavier stainless steel frame that the 357 has.

old fart · February 27, 2017, 10:39 PM

i shoot a ruger lcr 9mm and love it.

Overkill777 · February 28, 2017, 07:14 PM

"I might be interested in a 9mm revolver IF the frame and cylinder were sized according to the size of the round."

This.

Does anyone make a 9mm revolver with a short cylinder?

samsmix · February 28, 2017, 07:31 PM

^ this. I would bet a truly short .380 wheel gun would sell, too. Seems like a Taurus kinda thing.

Reader850 · March 12, 2017, 11:50 PM

"Does anyone make a 9mm revolver with a short cylinder?"
Yes, S&W 986. The frame cylinder cut-out is normal, but the cylinder is short, and the barrel extends inside the cut-out to the cylinder. Performance Center® Pro Series® Model 986 L Frame 7 shot w 5" barrel, recently also with 2 1/2 inch barrel.

AzShooter · March 13, 2017, 01:56 AM

I shoot a S&W 929 in 9 mm. Great gun. Reloads are super fast. I especially like the longer sight radius. I've fired over 25K through it this past year without a single failure.

February 9, 2017, 11:01 PM	#4
john in jax Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2005 Posts: 1,177	I had a Ruger SP101 in 9mm that shot like a dream. I loved that gun, but a friend loved it more. So he ended up with it. Had a Taurus 905 that had brutal recoil, I couldn't manage more than 2 cylinders without developing a flinch. The rear of the trigger guard just beat me silly. Wanted to find a way to make it work but traded it away. I was trying to buy the 9mm SP101 back, when I got a chance to shoot/buy a Glock 43. He didn't want to sell the SP and I might be better off with the 43. __________________ America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. Claire Wolfe

February 10, 2017, 10:05 AM	#5
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I'm a revolver guy. My EDC is a S&W 642. I shoot a Smith Model 64 in ICORE and other matches. In my LE Career I carried a Model 28, my all time favorite. I shoot it (since my dept. gave it to me when I retired) and sometimes its brother, a 6.5 inch Model 27, in the revolver category in Bowling pin matches. But it LE, cant beat the Model 28 in my opinion. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

February 10, 2017, 01:41 PM	#6
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	I would buy a reasonably priced 4" poly framed gun like an LCR in a second. It would go on fishing trips where Rattlesnakes are thick, and black bears, big cats and human D-bags are uncommon but not unheard of. A 4" Ruger "LR9" (the as yet uninvented LCR-inspired 6 shooter) would be even more appealing. 9mm CCI birdshot throws a much denser charge of shot than the .38 (due to #12 vs #9 shot), and the 9mm is wholly adequate and less abusive than the .357 in such light guns. __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

February 12, 2017, 12:02 PM	#13
WC145 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 1,836	Been carrying/shooting my Pinnacle custom 9mm S&W 360J for 8+ years now. Had Mark fit a titanium .38spl cylinder to it a little over a year ago making it a 9mm/.38spl convertible, all I have to do is swap cyls. __________________ "If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge or jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - LtCol Jeff Cooper

February 28, 2017, 07:31 PM	#22
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	^ this. I would bet a truly short .380 wheel gun would sell, too. Seems like a Taurus kinda thing. __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

February 9, 2017, 09:12 PM	#2
Screwball Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2012 Location: ME Posts: 771	My 642-1... converted to 9mm with a Pinnacle cylinder that I picked up off AR15.com.

February 9, 2017, 10:50 PM	#3
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	I don't carry it but I occasionally shoot my 547:

February 10, 2017, 02:39 PM	#7
tekarra Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2007 Posts: 1,164	Five S&W 547s, two Ruger Speed Sixes and one S&W 940.

February 11, 2017, 09:57 AM	#9
Vet66 Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 187	I still shoot a SO 101 3" using Federal 9mm rimmed brass or make my own out of 38 cases resized with 9mm dies. Also use the moon clips with regular 9mm rounds. Seldom carry it but, gets to the range a few times a year.

February 11, 2017, 11:01 AM	#10
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	I've got the Taurus 905, and the Charter Arms 6 shot Pitbull. Love them both.

February 11, 2017, 03:14 PM	#11
SIGSHR Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Posts: 4,700	I have a 9MM cylinder for my Ruger Old Model Blackhawk. Shoots better with lead bullets.

February 12, 2017, 12:07 AM	#12
stormyone Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 532	I like my Ruger LCR 9mm.

February 12, 2017, 03:15 PM	#14
tekarra Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2007 Posts: 1,164	Sadly, only one round butt.

February 25, 2017, 11:15 AM	#16
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,804	Thanks for sharing your photos. I might be interested in a 9mm revolver IF the frame and cylinder were sized according to the size of the round. Oh, and a three inch barrel please.

February 26, 2017, 03:06 PM	#17
Tmoyer28 Junior Member Join Date: July 4, 2016 Posts: 2	Same here. I like my Ruger LCR.

February 26, 2017, 07:51 PM	#18
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	Can anyone tell me where the 4 extra ounces on the 9mm LCR come from compared to the .38 special model? Would it be okay to buy one in .38 special, get the cylinder cut for moon clips/modified for 9mm to save on the weight? Not really looking to do this personally fyi, just curious.

February 26, 2017, 07:54 PM	#19
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	The 38 has a lightweight aluminum frame. The 9mm shares the heavier stainless steel frame that the 357 has.

February 27, 2017, 10:39 PM	#20
old fart Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2009 Posts: 405	i shoot a ruger lcr 9mm and love it.

February 28, 2017, 07:14 PM	#21
Overkill777 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2015 Posts: 267	"I might be interested in a 9mm revolver IF the frame and cylinder were sized according to the size of the round." This. Does anyone make a 9mm revolver with a short cylinder?

March 12, 2017, 11:50 PM	#23
Reader850 Member Join Date: July 6, 2011 Posts: 47	S&W 986 "Does anyone make a 9mm revolver with a short cylinder?" Yes, S&W 986. The frame cylinder cut-out is normal, but the cylinder is short, and the barrel extends inside the cut-out to the cylinder. Performance Center® Pro Series® Model 986 L Frame 7 shot w 5" barrel, recently also with 2 1/2 inch barrel.

March 13, 2017, 01:56 AM	#24
AzShooter Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Surprise, Az. Posts: 766	I shoot a S&W 929 in 9 mm. Great gun. Reloads are super fast. I especially like the longer sight radius. I've fired over 25K through it this past year without a single failure.