Y yotesmoker Bearcat Joined Oct 28, 2007 Messages 19 City & State/Province penna Jan 30, 2021 #1 I have a ruger vaquero in 40 s&w and 38-40.I have no need for the 38-40 cylinder,is there any chance it could be converted to 10 mm?
I have a ruger vaquero in 40 s&w and 38-40.I have no need for the 38-40 cylinder,is there any chance it could be converted to 10 mm?
gunzo Hunter Joined Sep 8, 2010 Messages 3,153 City & State/Province Kentucky Jan 30, 2021 #2 No. The chamber is already larger than a 10, & I am unaware of anyone sleeving revolver chambers. Won't say it can't be done, but starting with another cylinder should be more cost effective.
No. The chamber is already larger than a 10, & I am unaware of anyone sleeving revolver chambers. Won't say it can't be done, but starting with another cylinder should be more cost effective.
contender Ruger Guru Joined Sep 18, 2002 Messages 31,433 City & State/Province Lake Lure NC USA Jan 30, 2021 #3 That model is a bit desirable to folks. I'd not try to alter it from it's original configuration. But,, if you desire a 10mm, then have a custom cylinder made. That will increase it's value, not detract from it.
That model is a bit desirable to folks. I'd not try to alter it from it's original configuration. But,, if you desire a 10mm, then have a custom cylinder made. That will increase it's value, not detract from it.
S Sacramento Johnson Blackhawk Supporting Member Joined Jun 1, 2005 Messages 934 City & State/Province Nevada Jan 30, 2021 #4 I know someone looking for a 38-40 cylinder! Please contact me if you want to sell it!
OP Y yotesmoker Bearcat Joined Oct 28, 2007 Messages 19 City & State/Province penna Jan 30, 2021 #5 I figured as much,just had to hear it from someone to confirm,will just keep it as it came,Thanks all.
I figured as much,just had to hear it from someone to confirm,will just keep it as it came,Thanks all.
S seasterl Blackhawk Supporting Member Joined Dec 5, 2011 Messages 721 City & State/Province FL Jan 30, 2021 #6 Looks like there a 40S&W cylinder on EBay now. If it fits, maybe convert it to 10mm. It’s stainless.