Jan 30, 2021 #1 Y yotesmoker Bearcat Joined Oct 28, 2007 Messages 19 Location penna 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?
Jan 30, 2021 #2 gunzo Hunter Joined Sep 8, 2010 Messages 2,023 Location Kentucky 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.
Jan 30, 2021 #3 contender Ruger Guru Joined Sep 18, 2002 Messages 25,525 Location Lake Lure NC USA 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.
Jan 30, 2021 #4 S Sacramento Johnson Blackhawk Joined Jun 1, 2005 Messages 679 Location Nevada I know someone looking for a 38-40 cylinder! Please contact me if you want to sell it!
Jan 30, 2021 #5 Y yotesmoker Bearcat Joined Oct 28, 2007 Messages 19 Location penna 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.
Jan 30, 2021 #6 S seasterl Blackhawk Supporting Member Joined Dec 5, 2011 Messages 529 Location FL Looks like there a 40S&W cylinder on EBay now. If it fits, maybe convert it to 10mm. It's stainless.