Ruger Redhawk 8 shot
EJ
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Sunday, March 25, 2018, 13:51 (3090 days ago)
Is it feasible for the cylinder to be setup for half-moon clips to shoot 9mm?
I admire your moxy...
WB
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Monday, March 26, 2018, 08:18 (3089 days ago) @ EJ
But that is an unlikely idea. The 9mm case is quite tapered. Upon firing it will blow the case walls straight to .38/.357 dimensions. The bullet has a long way to go to hit the rifling too. The main problem with the cases blowing out is the chance for blow back (the case will not seal the chamber and gases come around the brass) or splitting. New brass would likely not split but still not a real good idea.
There is a company that specializes in full moon clip alterations but they actually fit them to .38/.357 cases and not 9mm. That is actually a different chamber altogether. I have and shoot a 9mm cylindered .357 Blackhawk, the SA has a much easier time. For some unexplained reason it works wonderfully. I can shoot $9 a box ammo.
Ruger Redhawk 8 shot
EJ
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Monday, March 26, 2018, 10:25 (3089 days ago) @ WB
What about getting an extra cylinder made for it, like the black hawk?
That would work but you cold buy bushel basket of 9mm autos
WB
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Monday, March 26, 2018, 11:39 (3089 days ago) @ EJ
for what that would cost. A DA cylinder is much more complex than a $300 SA cylinder. If they made a .327 cyl. etc. you could ream out one to 9mm IF you cold get a used one. The factory does not sell any parts like that anymore.
It's simply easier to buy another dedicated gun. The GP 100 might be an alternative if you had to have a 9mm moon clip gun made. Re-chamber a .327, mod the cylinder for clips, get clips made, and a rebarrel. SO about $2500 all in you might be able to do it. The RH looks like a no go to me.
Ruger Redhawk 8 shot
EJ
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Monday, March 26, 2018, 12:17 (3089 days ago) @ WB
OK. Thanks. It was just a thought for shooting cheaper ammo. I haven't seen any offer for bulk 38/357 ammo.
I'm no lover of 9mm but you can't ignore
WB
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Monday, March 26, 2018, 12:49 (3089 days ago) @ EJ
the economy, cheaper than .22 WMR by 20-25% around here. I have 4-5 of them and find them easy to shoot. No need to try to load 9mm right now, just hoard up the brass!
There are small companies that still re-manufacture .38 special for bulk discounts. I'd not be afraid of it. Also as licensed reloaders many give discounts if you send your brass back. No 11% excise tax charges required to load brass you own. The 11% excise tax is Federal, there may even be local taxes too.