NEED HELP....with deciding which Ruger New Model Blackhawk to buy!!!

[Until the Angels Fall]

I am REALLY wanting a Ruger New Model BlackHawk in .357mag/.38spec with a 4 4/8" barrel because I like when 1 gun can shoot different cals and love the whole single action "cowboy" feel I get with theses guns. Now they have the "convertible" one which has 1 cylinder for .357mag/.38spec and an extra one for 9mm for a bit more money.

This sounds totally wicked but I have read things online like....... the 9mm's are not very accurate out of the .357 revolver as the 9mm uses a .355 bullet while the .357 and .38 Special use a .357 diameter bullet. Is this a big deal? I plan to use the gun for in .357mag/.38spec pretty much all of the time(and don't need the 9mm to be a GREAT shot, just reasonable) I have also read that the .357/.38s accuracy be harmed once I've shot 9mm outta the barrel and they kinda "bump" around on their way out and then once you go back to shooting .357/.38 again the groupings are worse. I have also heard the the presures outta the 9mm will cause MUCH faster wear outta the gun? I am wanting this as I think being able to shoot 9mm in a pinch would be nice BUT if its not worth the extra money I will just get a normal .357mag/.38spec New Model Blackhawk.

Sorry if this in confusing, I am kinda confused myself LOL.

 

[easyrider604]

What you said about 357/9mm above is probably true.

IMO, a convertible gun (357/9mm) is just a marketing gimmick: revolvers were meant to shoot rimmed cartridges so I prefer a dedicated 357/38 revolver. Nice to have a convertible, but not necessary. Some guys get good accuracy with 9mm out of their convertible BHs but YMMV.

If I may suggest, get a semi-auto for your 9mm piece.

BTW, my NMBH in stainless w/6.5 barrel is a sweet piece of iron. Solid in every way a single action could be measured and could be a keeper... Gosh, I've sold so many guns that I thought would be mine for life that I hardly use the term "keeper" anymore.

 

[Until the Angels Fall]

well I do have a semi auto 9mm. I am just thinking for an extra $50 the 9mm cylinder couldn't hurt as I already have 9mm ammo all the time. I was more so planning to keep the cylinder for SHTF or as a back up if I ever sell my Ruger SR9 so I can still shoot 9mm. I plan to shoot the NMBH in .357 most of the time anyways.

 

[easyrider604]

Then by all means, get the 9mm cylinder and have fun!!!

Please post your experience with the 9mm. I'd like to know what size groups you can get with them at 25 meters, and with what kind of ammo.

Tnx

 

[rhs]

Spend the $50 on .38 ammo. The 9mm bullet has to travel a long way through the cylinder before it even hits the rifling, which it then is too small for, so I wouldn't expect much in terms of accuracy beyond close range. You can reload 38 for the same cost as 9mm, so there is no savings there. If you just have to have one, I wouldn't worry about pressures. The Rugers are tanks, and if they are rated for .357 then they will certainly handle 9mm.

 

[t-star]

i had the 45 version- the acp cylinder didn;t do any more than a dozen shots in the entire 2 years i had it- oh, and you do have to adjust the sights for the lower vel round- in my case it was a LOT

 

[DATAM]

I like the Blackhawk, having the 9mm cylinder option is great if your supplies of .357/38 runs low, you can use 9mm.

 

[Until the Angels Fall]

I like the Blackhawk, having the 9mm cylinder option is great if your supplies of .357/38 runs low, you can use 9mm.

Exactly 1 of my reasons for wanting one. I don't need to be able to split cards with the 9mm cylinder just hit like a 5"x5" square af 15 feet and I am happy....its not great but its an add plus when I can still shoot .357/.38spec outta it perfectly fine.