September 25, 2013, 06:07 PM | #1 |
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9mm sp101 ?
Evening folks, I have a SP101 chambered in 9mm and was curious why there isn't more 9mm revolvers ?,,, at least I don't hear much about them.
Also I have seen pics and video of people shooting them but the ones I have seen have the 2" (or so) barrel the one I have is at least 3", anyone in the know about these?. Have a great night and thank you..
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September 25, 2013, 07:01 PM | #2 |
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Speaking for myself I'm not fond of moon clips.
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Most of the 9mm revolvers are intended for off duty use by police who are required by regulations to use/carry a 9mm handgun but are allowed a revolver and prefer it. For that reason, 9mm revolvers are generally compatible with concealed carry, not for carry in uniform or for sporting use.
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HERE is a thread I started about 9mm revolvers, and why they arent very popular. I have a Taurus 905(9mm revolver) and really enjoy it. I wanted an SP101-9mm but wasnt paying the prices they command on the popular gun auction websights. To basically boil down the comments from the thread, the resistance comes from using moon clips. I still dont really understand why some people will turn away from a revolver with moon clips. I dont find it to be a problem at all. Before prices got stupid, I could buy factory loaded FMJ 9mm ammo for $9.50/50. It gave me lots of inexpensive practice with a snub nose. I still enjoy my 905, and keep watching the rumor threads about a possible Ruger LCR in 9mm. I would buy one of those in a heartbeat.
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There have been revolvers made for 9mm that don't require clips, but they never caught on, either. I think it is just a general dislike of revolvers made for what most folks consider auto pistol cartridges. Plus the fact that revolver cartridges, especially .357, are considerably more powerful than 9mm.
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But in 40S&W, 45ACP or 10mm the larger framed revolvers that hold an even number of rounds. Three and three in a moon clip is easier to carry over the full five in a circular clip.
Is there a loss in accuracy with the bullet so far from the rifling? The cylinder being longer than needed? |
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Thanks guy's ,, so from what I read it's an "maybe underpowered and moon clip" deal.
This was my wifes carry gun but she decided it was too heavy for her so she now has an LCR 38,, hhmmmmm I see a Ruger theme here in my house,,,
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I dont know how it could be underpowered... The 9mm is very close to .38+P. If you cant get it done with that, then you never will. 9mm has proven time and again, to be a very worthy cartridge. The problem is people have a dislike for moon clips. I dont see the problem. If you are a revolver fan, 9mm is a good choice because the ammo is cheap. Its much cheaper than .38 special, and has better performance. My 905 is powerful, accurate, and shoots cheap ammo. Whats not to like about that?
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Smith & Wesson 547 (K frame) & 940 (J frame) revolvers have been made in the past.
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I'd love to have a revolver in 9mm. Idk, just something about it.
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I intend to make one someday. Out of a k frame.
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years ago I owned a 547 9mm. Nice gun and it didn't require moon clips. Knowing now how few of them were made I wish I'd kept it.
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I thought that a comparison picture might be of interest to those people that have never seen a 9mm revolver. Clockwise there is a P&R Medusa, a S&W 547 (both do not require moon clips), a Ruger SP101, S&W 940 and a Ruger Service Six. My experience with these guns has been totally positive. They are dependable, powerful and 9mm ammo has been easier to find than .38 special in my local gun shops. I have found that 9mm revolver accuracy is much more ammo dependent (both bullet weight and ammo brand) than most semi-autos I have used. Mark |
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But before they make a 9mm I want to see a 5 shot 44special dag nab it!
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Charter Arms Bulldog.
I have one of those, A Taurus 445, 5 S&W 24’s, 2 S&W 21's and a 1955 target in 44 and several single action 44 SP. I want a 5 shot Ruger 100 or 101 in special.
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why not many revolvers in 9mm?
1. the ones that dont use moonclips are well not trusted. the mechanisms are able to be more affected by fouling 2. if using a moonclip the people who spent a few thousand dollars on shooting courses will be unhappy that they are unable to eject individual empties to top off the chamber. 3. the currently made 9mm come in SHORT barrels. barrel length should not be the same as a micro desert eagle .380 pocket pistol. 4. a similar revolver in .357 is hard to beat. reloading does let you get down to 9mm level |
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Don’t want to hijack this thread but had a 396 didn’t care for it 696 if I find one it will be mine, so far only one I have found was engraved.
1 I will agree with that but with moon clips it’s by far the fastest reloading revolver made. Ever seen 6 shots fire reload 6 shots fired on target in less than 3 seconds? 2. if using a moonclip the people who spent a few thousand dollars on shooting courses will be unhappy that they are unable to eject individual empties to top off the chamber. How do you eject single rounds in a conventional revolver other than to lift all of them and pick out the ones that have fired? Sounds slow to me 4 granted it is hard to beat but a lot of people don’t like the flash, flame, recoil of the 357 and at night they are horrible to shoot.
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