My only revolver

[Bill M.]

I like shooting both .357 and 9mm in my Blackhawk convertible. I find the 9 mm shoots accurately. But to a different POI.

 

[JN01]

I have both revolvers and semi-autos, it is fair to ask how good is a semi-auto without a magazine? It would be a very slow single shot at best.

It would work better than a revolver without a cylinder.

 

[film495]

peopel who shoot revolvers, even if they carry a semi, end up being a better shot. consider it an investment in a training tool. a really cool one.

 

[joneb]

It would work better than a revolver without a cylinder.

It would be easier to loose a magazine than to loose a cylinder?

 

[JN01]

It would be easier to loose a magazine than to loose a cylinder?

Maybe so, but either occurence is rare. Occasionally someone will bring up an issue of a magazine being unintentionally ejected, but those instances are usually attributed to an ill fitting holster, an aftermarket extended mag release, or a defective spring. Drop a DA revolver with the cylinder open bending the crane and you will be left with a bludgeon. A bent ejector rod can put a revolver out of commission also. Autos and revolvers both have their advantages and disadvantages.

 

[ontarget]

It would be easier to loose a magazine than to loose a cylinder?

AND, I've never accidentally hit my cylinder release and dropped my cylinder in the middle of a rapid fire string either.
I have dropped my mag from my auto though.

 

[doubleh]

I usually prefer automatics but I just could not resist this Blackhawk, when something is right it was just meant to be. I told myself it would be useful as it has a 9mm cylinder, but after shooting a box of 357 there was no going back.

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You couldn't have started with a better one IMO. I have 2, a 3 screw in blue and a NM in stainless. Being some years past 75 mine have turned into 38 specials. I can still get away with a cylinder full of the fire breathers and do so now and then just to refresh my memory.

No need to stop with one. There is a huge selection of revolvers for you to try out.

 

[Armored farmer]

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[Armored farmer]

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[alfsauve]

WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE. WE HAVE COOKIES. And Bourbon among other treats.

Wheel Guns are Real Guns.
The West wasn't won with a bottom feeder.
This IS the way.

 

[JN01]

The West wasn't won with a bottom feeder.

That's right, if they had used them, we would all be living east of the Mississippi now.

 

[plainsdrifter]

I have an ole New Blackhawk .357, no 9mm. A Vaquero and a Super Wrangler. Love them all. But the Blackhawk grip needed fixin.

 

[Old Hobo]

I usually prefer automatics but I just could not resist this Blackhawk, when something is right it was just meant to be. I told myself it would be useful as it has a 9mm cylinder, but after shooting a box of 357 there was no going back.

That plow-handle grip rolls back in your hand real nice, don't it!

The purpose of an extra 9mm cylinder is mainly just for range-blasting fun/plinking. People sometimes come across a deal on 9mm or already have a stack of marginal ammo to blast. Something else, maybe your wife is out shooting with you and she's recoil-sensitive -- the 9mm cyl. offers a low-recoil option for her to get in some shooting fun & practice.

Adjustable sights make it a utility firearm. "Hard times" hunting? It'll sure fit the bill. Where I'm from, its woods and mountains. Long shots are as frequently found as chicken teeth. My dad's poor pap put bunnies on the table with his .32 revolver. Lot's of folk drop Eastern white-tail deer with their .357s. Mountain cousins of mine did so decades ago. Food is food. Too much firearm = destroyed meat.

 

[jstert]

i have ruger blackhawk convertible revolvers in 45lc/acp and 357/38/9mm chamberings. i mostly exclusively shoot 45acp and 9mm ammo: cheaper and more available pistol ammo. i feel as though i’m missing nothing.

 

[Mick Boon]

That plow-handle grip rolls back in your hand real nice, don't it!

The purpose of an extra 9mm cylinder is mainly just for range-blasting fun/plinking. People sometimes come across a deal on 9mm or already have a stack of marginal ammo to blast. Something else, maybe your wife is out shooting with you and she's recoil-sensitive -- the 9mm cyl. offers a low-recoil option for her to get in some shooting fun & practice.

Adjustable sights make it a utility firearm. "Hard times" hunting? It'll sure fit the bill. Where I'm from, its woods and mountains. Long shots are as frequently found as chicken teeth. My dad's poor pap put bunnies on the table with his .32 revolver. Lot's of folk drop Eastern white-tail deer with their .357s. Mountain cousins of mine did so decades ago. Food is food. Too much firearm = destroyed meat.

It's a great revolver to shoot, to me it's perfect in every way, and its a great revolver just to admire, it oozes quality. It's right at home with a pair of Ruger number 1's

 

[Pat Riot]

I've got the same gun (never been fired) Do you lose much accuracy with the 9mm cylinder?

I’m sorry. I didn’t see that you asked me a question. Apologies.

I honestly don’t personally know about the 9mm in a Blackhawk Convertible. I have a .45 Colt / .45 ACP set up on my New Vaquero. I have friends that have .357 / 9mm Blackhawks. I understand there is a POI difference between 9mm, .357 and .38. A couple have told me the 9mm isn’t as accurate. A couple say it is. I guess it depends on the gun.

In mine the .45 ACP is more accurate. Kind of a nice surprise.

 

[doubleh]

WE HAVE COOKIES. And Bourbon among other treats.

You must not have grandkids. Cookie become an extinct species as soon as any of mine arrive. No bourbon either but I could probably rustle up some Irish. It adds some boost to coffee on a cold day. There is certainly no need for it yet is why rustling would be needed. I am prepared for winter though.

Come on around in January. We can look at guns and tell tale tales while staying warm with a fresh cup.

 

[.45Coltguy]

I couldn't let Mick Boons post go unanswered.I like No.1's also. The 'ol Ruger BH .357 has been around.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Who Don’t love a no.1!

collect them as you can!

 

[hey smepl this]

Maybe I’m weird. I like revolver rounds for revolvers and semi rounds for semis.
Am I the only one?

 

[ontarget]

Maybe I’m weird. I like revolver rounds for revolvers and semi rounds for semis.
Am I the only one?

I was too, until recently.
Now I've been converted to convertibles.
Have you ever tried 45 ACP in a revolver?

 

[Walkalong]

"My only revolver"

Still can't wrap my head around that.........

 

[Thomasss]

You might change your mind about that when you're 75 years old with arthritis in your wrist and tendonitis in your elbow.

I have a number of .38s and a 586, so there is plenty of room to decide what to carry with the type of ammo I shoot. Lately 148 grain wc makes a pretty good meal for any perp to digest. Soft recoil, if you want, and deep penetration works just fine. I started hand gunning with a 9mm XDM and too ended up with a carry revolver. It's really hard to go back.

 

[gwpercle]

I bought my Blackhawk in 1970 , I turned 21 that year and bought my first handgun .
357 magnum , it didn't have a convertible cylinder ... but between 357 mag. and 38 Special and my bullet casting and reloading hobby ... we have done a lot of shooting . I'm 74 this year and bought my Blackhawk a brand new holster . Both of us are older but my Blackhawk is my first Love and will always be The One !
Gary