Anyone own a Ruger Blackhawk convertible, .357/9mm?

[Bapak2ja]

Just discovered this revolver recently.

Ruger® New Model Blackhawk® Convertible Single-Action Revolver Models

My EDC is 9mm (G26, PT 709) and my fun gun/hunting rifle (if I ever get to actually go hunting) is a Marlin 1894 chambered in .357. I was planning on buying a SA .22 revolver for plinking, so I focused on Heritage Arms Rough Rider because it would give cheap ammo for practice.

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Now that I see the Ruger will handle both my serious firearm calibers I am rethinking the matter. Of course, since the Rough Rider can be had for $150 and the Blackhawk for $550, cost is a consideration. But I am interested in what the experts know about the Blackhawk. Is it any good? Worth the extra cash?

 

[Ricnzak]

I saw one at the 1500 a couple of shows ago. Instantly was put on the must have list. I'll be interested to see what others have to say about them. I just figured if it's a Ruger Single you can't go wrong.

 

[Fordtough25]

I have a Blackhawk in 45 Long Colt, great revolver. Good sights, accurate, reliable.

 

[45fan]

I do not own a convertible, but have seen post on a few forums have been mixed. A few have said the 9mm/357 is a good pistol, and shoots well with both chamberings, and others have had less than stellar performance out of the 9mm cylinder.

I cant see the novelty of it, when the 357 will handle 38 special without changing cylinders, and probably be as accurate or better than the 9mm.

I do own a heritage revolver, and can recommend it to someone who wants a cheap .22 that one can afford to shoot all afternoon. They are rough around the edges, and require a bit of polishing inside to make them run smooth, but for they do shoot straight, and dont seem to be terribly picky about the ammo you feed them.

 

[Fargo]

I own a Blackhawk convertible and it is a pretty slick setup. There are a couple of hiccups with them though that you should be aware of:

357 mag is true .357. 9mm is generally right at .355/.356. Couple this with the big jump from the cartridge to the forcing cone caused by the shorter case and depending on the type of bullet you may have problems with it stabilizing the 9mm's. Mine will stabilize some but keyholes others. My guess is that if you fired unjacketed 9mm it would probably take care of much of the problem but I've never tried it.

Also, the 9mm generally has a point of impact about 10 inches below the .357 at 20 yards.

Best,

Joe

 

[scottka]

I've also heard of some people not being completely pleased with the 9pm accuracy. Having said that, it's still on my short list, which is ironically long.

 

[Bapak2ja]

Thanks for the information. Anyone know why the keyholing occurs with the 9mm barrel?

 

[DocBoCook]

have it, never use the 9mm cylinder, love my Hogleg .357 though