megatronrules
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The title says it all but I'm asking about revolvers chambered in revolver calibers say .38/.357,can these guns fire and extract with out the moon clips? thanks.
Machined cylinders for use of Moonclips can still be used with or without Moonclips, just as the revolver was designed & manufactured by S&W.
From what I understand, if your cylinder is not recessed for the 45LC then you can fire 45ACP through it with moon clips. I believe the bore of the 45LC is larger than the 45ACP so don't expect much accuracy.Related to this thread, can a revolver that is chambered for 45 LC be machined for moonclips for a 45 ACP?
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I believe I stand corrected.
Related to this thread, can a revolver that is chambered for 45 LC be machined for moonclips for a 45 ACP?
Actually, they can't.Now about the 45acp. I'm pretty sure all the new S&W's can be used with or without clips, or at least a few select model's.
But most of the modern ways of machining a cylinder to accept clips for the original revolver (rimmed) round retain enough of the original cylinder to offer case support without clips. In other words, the clips are only for simultaneous loading, and proper headspacing does not depend on them.
Jim
Some of the early Colt 1917s had the cylinders bored straight through so half-moon clips were necessary in those. The accuracy was horrible so they started actually chambering them like the Smith & Wessons.The correct answer is that it depends on the gun. The old Model 1917 revolvers (Colt or S&W) have the rear of the cylinder cut forward so there is room for the half moon clips. They will fire .45 ACP without clips but will not extract. If converted to something like the .45 Colt without a new cylinder, they would have excess headspace.
But most of the modern ways of machining a cylinder to accept clips for the original revolver (rimmed) round retain enough of the original cylinder to offer case support without clips. In other words, the clips are only for simultaneous loading, and proper headspacing does not depend on them.
Jim