Moonclipping a revolver cylinder.

[calmex]

Is there a method that doesn't break the regulations to send a cylinder from a registered revolver in Canada to T-K Custom in the U.S. for moonclipping. Or is there a Canadian business that moonclips cylinders? Or is it just too much of a hassle to get it done? I have had work done on several cylinders in the past through T-K Custom and was quite satisfied with the results but this was while I was living in Mexico and it was quite easy and painless to get the cylinders there and back without a lot of official handwringing. I have no idea on what would be involved in doing it from inside Canada.

 

[coldestcanuck]

From what I understand (I own quite a few revolvers including an antique Webley in 45acp) all you need to do is shave the back of the cylinder by the thickness of the moon clip. Anybody with a lathe or milling machine should be able to accomplish that in not much over an hour. If it's not a stainless cylinder, the bluing would have to be restored. Legal wise, taking a bare cylinder to a machine shop doesn't require any kind of permit.

 

[dogzilla]

Tacord has done them in the past. Whether they still will or not is unknown. Casey is crazy busy with his own projects

 

[4n2t0]

I don't see why you couldn't send it to TK but it's going to be much more expensive than finding someone locally.

 

[fridge450]

Best bet would be check with the atf, they would be most likely to gave the answers you are looking for, people have sent entire firearms to the u.s. For work so I can't see it being overly complicated for a part.

 

[Sharps '74]

I've sent a new S&W back to the factory for warranty work. I was on my way to a US CAS event and simply dropped it off at a Fed Ex drop off box!

Came back to me repaired, by mail. But - that was years ago .....

 

[Paul_T]

I think there is some paperwork to fill out that shows country of origin is now Canada (for them to ship the cylinder back without having to bump into ITAR).

Best to just contact T-K themselves.

 

[VanMan]

Dlask will be able to turn down that cylinder to allow moon clips. I've had some friends get theirs down by BitsofPeices as well. Both are in Delta BC so shipping would be no problem.

 

[JB]

Tactical ordinance did mine there just noth of Newmarket in Ontario

 

[ted_dent]

Just curious but unless it's a gun you can't get speedloaders for why would you want to convert it to moon clips? Aside from being cheaper than speedloaders moon clips really offer little advantage over speedloaders. I have a Model 25 S&W in 45 ACP which I use with moon clips as there are no speedloders in that calibre (although there are for 45 Auto Rim which would also work in the gun) so is it a calibre issue?

 

[calmex]

Just curious but unless it's a gun you can't get speedloaders for why would you want to convert it to moon clips? Aside from being cheaper than speedloaders moon clips really offer little advantage over speedloaders. I have a Model 25 S&W in 45 ACP which I use with moon clips as there are no speedloders in that calibre (although there are for 45 Auto Rim which would also work in the gun) so is it a calibre issue?

I like the option of having speedloaders or moonclips. Also, moonclips eject in one motion, no brass gets hung up and provided the moonclip is not damaged the reload is reliably fast. Speedloaders are great too. I just like to have the option of moonclips if possible.

 

[JBD]

I have had a few sent to tk customs for moonclips. I just mailed them the cylinder and they mailed it back. I had no problems did this four times.

 

[VanMan]

Just curious but unless it's a gun you can't get speedloaders for why would you want to convert it to moon clips? Aside from being cheaper than speedloaders moon clips really offer little advantage over speedloaders. I have a Model 25 S&W in 45 ACP which I use with moon clips as there are no speedloders in that calibre (although there are for 45 Auto Rim which would also work in the gun) so is it a calibre issue?

For range shooting or competitions like PPC, speed loaders are fine. For competitions with timed dynamic movement, (eg IPSC), moon clips are a much faster reload. Also, makes picking up your brass a lot easier lol

A few of mine for dry fire practice. 9mm, 45acp, 44mag, and 38sp. I forgot to put out the 40S&W and 10mm