Can 357 Blackhawk be converted?

[WillMunny]

Newby to the board. I have a new Blackhawk .357.......is it possible to buy a 9mm cylinder and use this like a convertible model? :?:

 

[Tellico]

Yes-- may need fitting. Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Lee Martin]

Yes, some will drop right in. Others require fitting. Ruger used to fit 9mm cylinders to 357's but from what I've heard they don't anymore. Maybe someone can confirm that.

 

[Iron Mike Golf]

Ruger will fit, if the gun left the factory as a convertible model (i.e. with a 9mm cylinder in this case)

 

[WillMunny]

Well that's the rub...it left the factory as a .357, not a convertible model.

 

[Iron Mike Golf]

Then you need to get a cylinder and a smith. I have seen conversion cylinders from time to time. You might post a WTB. Get good measurements on your .357 cylinder so you get one that can be fitted.

Cylinder dimensions as well as timing are the issues.

 

[eveled]

Did they ever make a 357/9 convertable in stainless? I don't see it as an offering now. Ed

 

[Tellico]

Yes. KBN-34X and KBN-36X there may be others???

 

[Hondo44]

Newby to the board. I have a new Blackhawk .357.......is it possible to buy a 9mm cylinder and use this like a convertible model? :?:

You might just consider buying a convertible and save time, money and hassle, then sell your gun. Here's a nice one in the box at a very fair price that I just happened to come across this morning:

http://www.gunsamerica.com/972259745/Guns/Pistols/Ruger-Single-Action-Revolvers/Blackhawk-Type/Ruger_Blackhawk_New_Model_Convertible_357_Mag_9mm_Dual_Cylinder_Revolver_Use.htm?wl=1

 

[eveled]

I was thinking the same thing. Only I was thinking buy one then see if the cylinder will work on the one you have then send the convertable one to Ruger to have a new cylinder fitted then you could sell one or keep both. I wonder how much Ruger charges for a new 9mm cylinder. Ed

 

[b4uspeak]

Ruger built me a 9MM cylinder Dec of 2009 for about $125. Had to send the firearm in so the cylinder could be timed. This was a 1977 Black Hawk 357. Sipping to Ruger was about $45 so you can decide is my (your)357 BH worth the coin for a 9MM cylinder or is it better to let it go and get a convertible.

 

[Hondo44]

In 2009 Ruger may still have had a 9mm cylinder in inventory from past production.

Did you have to pay shipping both ways? Was return shipping part of the $125 or part of the $45?