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Doing some research...looking for information about 9mm revolvers.

As far as I can determine, the only ones currently being made are by Taurus and Charter Arms.

Is that correct?

Any thoughts/recommendations?

Thanks.
 
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It's a great idea in concept, but proven to be tricky in execution. The tapered case of the 9x19 tends to want to back out of the chambers, ESP in higher pressure loads, causing the case heads to bind against the recoil shield in moon clipped revolvers. Some folks have had no issues with their 940s and various other 9mm revolvers, but many have too.
I can get everything I want in 9mm from .38sp, plus more choices in bullet profile and lower pressures.
It would be nice if it worked well in that platform, having consistently hotter loads available and a quicker reload with those shorter tapered cartridges, but it's been troublesome making 9mm work in revolvers.
 
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The Charter Arms Pit Bull is interesting in concept. It's 6 shot and doesn't need moon clips.

However. the actual implementation seems to be rough around the edges. It appears to be not that accurate. Ejection can be iffy. And, for what it is, it's big (and maybe heavy.) It really needs something like a two finger, J-frame-ish grip, where it has a full three finger grip. I haven't shot it, so I don't know how the recoil is. Maybe the three finger grip is necessary. But lots of small 9mm auto only use a two finger grip.

In the end, the plethora of small, single stack 9mm autos on the market seem to do the job this gun does better, being smaller, flatter, lighter, easier to reload, and, generally holding a round or two more.
 
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Not many in current production but there are a number from the past.

Ruger SP101 and Speed Six, S&W 547 & 940. They are nice, but if you just want a revolver and aren't married to the 9mm, the .38/.357 is a better option, IMO.

Ruger SP101
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I was really wanting a 9mm revolver for a while and looked at the Charter Arms Pit Bull, but after hearing about several people having problems with them I went with the M&P 9 Shield. I wish Ruger would bring back the SP101 in 9mm, but even if they don't I will eventually end up with an SP101 in .357 Magnum.
 
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Because of a discussion here not that long ago I dug my Speed Six out of the safe and ran a cylinder full of 9mm through it without a moon clip. My guess is that many/most revolvers in 9mm would fire fine without a moon clip although ejection of the empties is probably on the edge of being a chore.

There was the Smith and Wesson 547 that did not use moon clips and instead had little finger type things that helped to eject the spent casing.

With the prices of the 940s ( let alone the 547) if I really wanted a small 9mm revolver I would probably get a Model 60 and have one of a couple places do the cylinder.

http://www.tkcustom.com/content/machine.asp


I have thought about doing it off and on but whenever I think about it finding a Model 60 at a good price is impossible for a day or three and then I sort of loose interest/get distracted. Because I do not want to donate my current Model 60 to end up with something that might be much more finicky. But a small 9mm revolver does seem to have a certain Bohemian charm.
But I think the Shield is fair substitute a bit thinner but admittedly bigger in outside dimensions and another round or two.
 
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A couple more esoteric options would be an MR73 or Medusa. Both utilize a clever spring-loaded prong system to keep the rounds from slipping into the chambers. No moon clips! The Manurhins had an optional 9mm cylinder, which also had a shoulder milled into each chamber to properly headspace the cartridges, while the Medusa could easily chamber almost any cartridge in the 9mm spectrum - 38spl, 38 super, 357, 9mm, 380acp, etc.


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Korth also produced a 9mm cylinder for many of their revolvers. I haven't found one yet, but it uses a smart rotating prong mechanism to avoid moon clips, too.
 
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lifesizepotato said:
A couple more esoteric options would be an MR73 or Medusa. Both utilize a clever spring-loaded prong system to keep the rounds from slipping into the chambers. No moon clips! The Manurhins had an optional 9mm cylinder, which also had a shoulder milled into each chamber to properly headspace the cartridges, while the Medusa could easily chamber almost any cartridge in the 9mm spectrum - 38spl, 38 super, 357, 9mm, 380acp, etc.


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Korth also produced a 9mm cylinder for many of their revolvers. I haven't found one yet, but it uses a smart rotating prong mechanism to avoid moon clips, too.
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For sheer cool factor it's hard to beat a Medusa!
 
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Shiloh228 said:
Doing some research...looking for information about 9mm revolvers.

As far as I can determine, the only ones currently being made are by Taurus and Charter Arms.

Is that correct?

Thanks.
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Ruger made the SP101 in 9mm also.
 
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Bruce M said:
Because of a discussion here not that long ago I dug my Speed Six out of the safe and ran a cylinder full of 9mm through it without a moon clip. My guess is that many/most revolvers in 9mm would fire fine without a moon clip although ejection of the empties is probably on the edge of being a chore.

There was the Smith and Wesson 547 that did not use moon clips and instead had little finger type things that helped to eject the spent casing.

With the prices of the 940s ( let alone the 547) if I really wanted a small 9mm revolver I would probably get a Model 60 and have one of a couple places do the cylinder.

http://www.tkcustom.com/content/machine.asp


I have thought about doing it off and on but whenever I think about it finding a Model 60 at a good price is impossible for a day or three and then I sort of loose interest/get distracted. Because I do not want to donate my current Model 60 to end up with something that might be much more finicky. But a small 9mm revolver does seem to have a certain Bohemian charm.
But I think the Shield is fair substitute a bit thinner but admittedly bigger in outside dimensions and another round or two.
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I found a deal on a 60 and got a 940 cylinder fit. The cylinders seem to have dried up now. Never any issues with clips and it is the most accurate J frame I've ever shot.
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Berto said:
It's a great idea in concept, but proven to be tricky in execution. The tapered case of the 9x19 tends to want to back out of the chambers, ESP in higher pressure loads, causing the case heads to bind against the recoil shield in moon clipped revolvers. Some folks have had no issues with their 940s and various other 9mm revolvers, but many have too.
I can get everything I want in 9mm from .38sp, plus more choices in bullet profile and lower pressures.
It would be nice if it worked well in that platform, having consistently hotter loads available and a quicker reload with those shorter tapered cartridges, but it's been troublesome making 9mm work in revolvers.
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I'm not a revolver guy but if I was inclined to buy one at this moment I'd get a Ruger SP-101 .357 Magnum with 3 1/16" barrel. Nothing wrong with the top tier .38 Special and Magnum loads.

Another very intriguing pistol is the SP-101 chambered in .327 Magnum --- something on the order of a "hot" 9mm power, but I'd worry about the cost, selection, and availability of ammunition.

I know the Rugers are heavy for their size compared to other small revolvers but I'd want as much comfort and control as possible given the power of these rounds.
 
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