9MM REVOLVER whats the best for the buck

[SUPER X]

looking for a double action 9mm revolver whats reliable out of the box ? and no moon clips.

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[Flymph]

I think Ruger makes an Sp101, otherwise I think they are all questionable and obscure or collectors' pieces. I think S&W had one in the 30's or something, still going to pay for that. I'd look at Ruger or S&W.

Just have to ask, why?

 

[SUPER X]

I think Ruger makes an Sp101, otherwise I think they are all questionable and obscure or collectors' pieces. I think S&W had one in the 30's or something, still going to pay for that. I'd look at Ruger or S&W.

Just have to ask, why?

My sister is a new shooter And voted no on I 1639 .She liked the snubbie revolver ,what ever we get will have to be able to shoot 38 or 9 for now. And reliability is a must .9mm ammo is always obtainable & cheap and a wide variety of loads to choose as she gets more comfortable with shooting , I think the moon clips can unnecessarily complicate things for a newbie

 

[CountryGent]

I was going to say Ruger, but, as far as I know, they require moon clips. The Medusa did not require clips, but it is a rare piece. Charter Arms makes a 9㎜ that does not require clips and most reviews I've seen are positive. Cheers.

 

[kmk1012]

I agree with the above! A revolver would let you carry a much more powerful round in the same given size. 9mm was designed for a semi auto pistol and gives zero advantages over other readily available revolver cartridges.

 

[808hondacrguy]

Does the SP101 not require moon clips? I have an LCR, and those moon clips are a pain in the A$$. Maybe its time to upgrade?

 

[CountryGent]

Does the SP101 not require moon clips?

Looks like it.

 

[808hondacrguy]

Thanks @CountryGent

 

[DirectDrive]

Get a 38 Special
They are actually made for a revolver and can punch a nice hole in a dirtbag if needed.

DD
Who is still accepting Cabela's gift cards for his excellent internet answers.
And a giant thank you, once again.

 

[WAYNO]

9mm DA revolvers do not require full or half moon clips. They headspace on the case mouth. All the moon clips do is work as a speed loader and allow for use of the star extractor. Without the clips, empty cases can be pushed out with a dowel, pencil, or something similar, or the rims can be pried with a fingernail or other tool such as a knife blade.

I have DA revolvers in 9mm, but I far prefer a revolver chambered in a conventional revolver chambering such as .38 or .357.

 

[Flymph]

I was kind of thinking that 357 chambering would be best, because you can load low or high.
Also a readily available caliber.

 

[BlindedByScience]

Get a .357. You can shoot .38 special in it with really softball loads, if you wish. And, you have the capacity for .357 loads if the desire / need arises. Easy to recommend.

 

[SUPER X]

9mm DA revolvers do not require full or half moon clips. They headspace on the case mouth. All the moon clips do is work as a speed loader and allow for use of the star extractor. Without the clips, empty cases can be pushed out with a dowel, pencil, or something similar, or the rims can be pried with a fingernail or other tool such as a knife blade.

I have DA revolvers in 9mm, but I far prefer a revolver chambered in a conventional revolver chambering such as .38 or .357.

Thanks that sorted it out. quick reloads with no moon clips isn't going to happen. looks like a 6 shot 357 is now what the preference will be. at least she can train with 38 until comfortable enough to move up to 357. there's no school like old school

 

[SUPER X]

Get a .357. You can shoot .38 special in it with really softball loads, if you wish. And, you have the capacity for .357 loads if the desire / need arises. Easy to recommend.

What big box gun stores run the deals around thanksgiving and Christmas in Vancouver

 

[BlindedByScience]

Not sure, I patronize the smaller guys for pretty much everything. Support the guys that support us, is my rule.

 

[gmerkt]

Get the .38 Special or .357, not the 9mm. The latter is kind of a specialized weapon for the cognoscenti not a beginner. I have the 9mm and the .327 Fed Mag SP101. I like the 9mm but I've been around guns for ages. I'd never buy another .327 Fed Mag. I like .32 revolvers, just not the .327. It's cranky to reload. Unfortunately, I sold my SP101 in .32 H&R Mag, that was a better fit for me. Until recently also had the SP101 in .38 Special but I just had too many in that chambering already.

Re. the SP101 in .357. Yes, you may shoot .38 Special in it; no, I don't like cleaning out coked-up .357 chambers that have had .38's fired in them. I don't like small .357's, too hard for many people (including me) to control. Yes, I shoot soft-ball .357's in my Smith & Wesson Model 66-4 with 3 in. bbl. Nice light loads, leave clean chambers, bigger frame than SP101. One time I took in a Model 60-dash whatever in .357, never thought for a second about shooting it. Only bought it because a friend needed quick money, it went away fast. I've owned many J frame Smiths over the years, I prefer the Ruger SP101 for shooting. .357 full loads are for my N frame Model 28.

 

[WAYNO]

Can 38 S&W be shot out of a 357 or 38 special ?

No.

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

 

[CountryGent]

Can 38 S&W be shot out of a 357 or 38 special ?

No. As I understand it, the casing is too large diameter. There were conversions of .38 S&W revolvers to .38 Special, and vice versa, in this country though.

But the .38/200 can be fun. Like this historically wacky piece I picked up in the winter: