1st revolver

[Ghost]

I'm surprised there's not more love in the world for the convertible that I mentioned above. Unless you really want a double action. The convertible is a fantastic revolver and being able to shoot 9mm makes it super cheap to shoot. Assuming this is meant as a range toy and not for carry.

I've been thinking about a revolver for quite a while and like that option. I prefer the more traditional style guns, like the Blackhawk, too.

Sorry. Been away for a bit trying to shoot a turkey. This gun does intrest me as well but have not handled one. It will go on the list when I go looking more closely at them.

You will find a Blackhawk but I'd be surprised if you find the convertible. May have to order one if you like the feel of the Blackhawk. I went stainless with mine.

[OldmanFCSA]

I've got a Ruger 44 Super Blackhawk with full flap Ruger holster.
Revolver is a 200th Year 7.5" blued version with Pachmeyer grips.
Slight bluing wear due to holster.

Thinking of selling due to not hunting anymore.

Also have a Ruger Old Army.

Have no idea of values on either, but loved them as solid revolvers. At one time I had 7 Super Blackhawks, two of which had 10.5" barrels and super light crisp triggers for IHMSA competitions.

If you are considering using as a hunting revolver, they can't be beat, in my opinion.

I will do further evaluation and post for sale soon in Marketplace Ads. PM if interested. You may test fire at my place using my ammo.

[fine ape]

I'm surprised there's not more love in the world for the convertible that I mentioned above. Unless you really want a double action. The convertible is a fantastic revolver and being able to shoot 9mm makes it super cheap to shoot. Assuming this is meant as a range toy and not for carry.

I did some looking in to that setup before getting my flat top 45 colt/auto blackhawk. The consensus seemed to be that shooting a .355 bullet out of a .357/.358 barrel produced less than ideal accuracy.

Don't get me wrong I love my convertible but going from fist size group with factory 45 colt, to dinner plate group with 230 ball 45 auto makes you wonder.

[Ghost]

I'm surprised there's not more love in the world for the convertible that I mentioned above. Unless you really want a double action. The convertible is a fantastic revolver and being able to shoot 9mm makes it super cheap to shoot. Assuming this is meant as a range toy and not for carry.

I did some looking in to that setup before getting my flat top 45 colt/auto blackhawk. The consensus seemed to be that shooting a .355 bullet out of a .357/.358 barrel produced less than ideal accuracy.

Don't get me wrong I love my convertible but going from fist size group with factory 45 colt, to dinner plate group with 230 ball 45 auto makes you wonder.

I have the 45 also. The 9mm out of the 357 shoots fine for me but then I'm not shooting 50 yards either.

[Ironbear]

I'm surprised there's not more love in the world for the convertible that I mentioned above. Unless you really want a double action. The convertible is a fantastic revolver and being able to shoot 9mm makes it super cheap to shoot. Assuming this is meant as a range toy and not for carry.

Revolver people just don't seem like the idea of 9mm in a revolver.

As for convertibles, how about a Medusa revolver!

[mmcnx2]

I love my 929 - 9mm and my 625 - 45ACP revolvers. What's not to like!

[fine ape]

I'll 2nd the Dan Wesson 15 series. I picked one up at the MNWC show last year for about $520. It came with a 2", 4", and 8" barrel, plus two grips and extras. Triggers just as good as a performance center smith.

A buddy of mine got an 8" one last month for $450, so deals can be had on them.
One word of caution, both mine and my buddys had rough chambers and would stick cases on warmer 357 magnums. A chamber hone fixed all that.

[Ghost]

I love my 929 - 9mm and my 625 - 45ACP revolvers. What's not to like!

Just a note on this, the Rugers don't/can't use moon clips.

[crbutler]

I would probably go with a used Smith and Wesson .357.

One little point about the Blackhawk (and all the SA type grip- so called plow grips) revolvers is that they will "roll" in your hand under recoil, especially heavy recoil. Some say that mitigates recoil. Personally, I don't like it much, so tend to shoot the DA revolvers more. In a true cowboy gun, the recoil never gets so high that you really have it moving on you. A .357 will move some. A .44 Mag will move. A .454 Casull rolls like a SOB. I can't shoot the freedom arms gun without a glove because of this.

If you use light range ammo or stick with sedate calibers, they are a lot of fun, but anything over about 900 FPS can be a "moving" experience.