11/28/2024 1:54:43 PM
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Section 8: Handguns Subject: small frame revolver Msg# 1215991
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Unfortunately, All currently available 9mm revolvers today are built on .38/.357 frames. That means the cylinder is much longer than need be for a 9mm, and so the 9mm bullet has a significant jump from case to forcing cone. Then too, of course, the gun is a bit longer and heavier than it need be.
S&W has chambered the K-frames (m547) and an N-frames in 9mm (m929. They might still make a J-frame, but I couldn't find one. Taurus used to make a revolver based on the .17 Mach 2 round (it may have also chambered the .17 HMR--not sure). They realized they could also chamber this short frame to 9mmP, s they did, and called the revolver the Model 905i. Apparently there was enough call for the .17s and this short frame was dropped from production. Taurus switched over to the Model 85 frame--standard .38 Special size--and began also chambering it for 9mm, keeping the "905" model name. (I believe TJ had one of these longer frame versions.) Taurus still makes the 905, in three versions. I've had three 9mm revolvers myself. First was a medium frame Ruger Speed-six. Neat, but since I have the same gun in .357, rather pointless. Next was a Ruger SP101. While smaller, it was probably the heaviest small frame revolver ever--and again, also came in .357. Finally I found one of the Taurus 905i models with the short frame and cylinder, and for me, the rest is history. This amll revolver is pocketable, yet not hard to shoot: Image below from Mark Freburg - Image Title: Taurus M905I Uploaded: undefined Image below from Mark Freburg - Image Title: Full cock |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: I’m thinking about getting a small inexpensive revolver. Considering 9mm so I don’t have to buy .38's. Not at all interested in .357. I’d like a 3" barrel. I’m not a big Taurus fan but have seen some very positive reviews of their revolvers, lately. As well as some negative S&W reviews. What am I gaining or losing going 9mm instead of .38? Yeah, I know I’ll need moon clips for 9mm. I don’t see that as a problem, is it? What says the hive? |