Survival and Emergency Preparedness

Bob wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:04 am So I am pretty set on the Blackhawk.

Dave - keep me posted on good deals if you see one.

What do you guys think about the 9mm conversion cylinder?

Tell you what, in the last six months in particular, prior to all the panic buying, I've turned two S&W Shields and two Ruger LC9s' into HK's and Sigs with very little $ put into the deals. Right place at the right time.

As far as a 9mm cylinder, I've never priced them but if you can get one for the revolver you decide on I see it as a definite plus. First, a +P 9mm in a revolver is going to be more potent than using .38 Special. Not as potent as .357 magnum but a good +P 9mm is going to be a lot closer to 357 than it is to .38. It will give you options and as I always say, options are a very good thing. And it would be cheaper to practice with using 9mm than either .38 or .357. Overall I don't see a downside.

9mm accuracy is not exactly awesome, from what I understand out of a .357. That little .001/2 makes a difference. Handloading can adjust.

Bob wrote: ↑Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:34 pm I hate the whole 'Find a used [whatever] from before [date]

PITA

This post inspired me to keep my eyes open for a used one

Just picked this one up on a trade I paid $300 for. Just saying

Bob wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 2:39 pm 9mm accuracy is not exactly awesome, from what I understand out of a .357. That little .001/2 makes a difference. Handloading can adjust.

I think you'd be surprised how accurate it can be. I had a 3" model 60 converted to 9mm with a 940 cylinder. It would put all 5 in the same hole at 7 yards offhand. There's more diameter variation between brands of bullets than the difference between.355 and .357.

I think I'm really settled on a Redhawkl in .357....