Moonclips for a J-Frame

[DDGator]

Has anyone had a j-frame machined to use full moonclips?

I know Clark and others will do it -- I am wondering how well it works on these small guns. I love my 625. I know the small rounds don't drop in quite like the big bore rounds, but isn't it faster than a speedloader? Maybe even more importantly, I would think it aids in ejecting the spent rounds reliably.

Looking for your experiences -- good or bad.

Also -- I assume that only a steel cylinder can be cut for moonclips and not a titanium cylinder?

Thanks for any info.

 

[Brian Williams]

I got mine that way and it is a great gun, S&W 940, and want to get another cylinder for my mod 60 and have 2 S&Ws that shoot 9mm.

 

[45Badger]

Brian- Who did the machining on your revolvers? Anybody local?

 

[ChristopherG]

You can find links to shops who do the cylinder machining at moonclips.com.

I had a 66 moonclipped by one of those recommendations, Pinnacle Custom Guns in PA, and they did an excellent job.

 

[Brian Williams]

My 940 is a factroy 9mm and If I do get the 940 cylinder for my 60 I will get Pinnacle Custom Guns in Kempton, PA they are listed on Moonclips.com to fit it. I had The Handgunner in Topton do my 586 and it is a little rough. I might try The Village Arms in Gap also.

 

[DragonFire]

I assume that only a steel cylinder can be cut for moonclips and not a titanium cylinder?

I just purchased a Smith 646. It's a L-frame, but it has a titanium cylinder and uses moonclips.

 

[ChristopherG]

Yes, but it came from the factory that way; only the steel cylinders can be milled for moonclips after-market.