J-Frame with Moon Clips
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Carne Frio
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While it's not exactly what your looking for,
I do have a M940 and the reload is very quick.
I do have a M940 and the reload is very quick.
Very nice model indeed and I wish they would bring it back.
I do see that smith' is offering a few factory moon set-ups this year. I have a 640 off being modified. TK will provision the moon cut, while Bowen will install sights and some other tweaks. It's perhaps a bit overkill for a j-frame but I'm retired and I was feeling bored. Besides, it will be rather unique and I'm funny that way.
Dan
I do see that smith' is offering a few factory moon set-ups this year. I have a 640 off being modified. TK will provision the moon cut, while Bowen will install sights and some other tweaks. It's perhaps a bit overkill for a j-frame but I'm retired and I was feeling bored. Besides, it will be rather unique and I'm funny that way.
Dan
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I, too, wish S&W would bring back the 940. Several chaps over on www.smith-wessonforum.com have had 940 cylinders fit to their 640s with good results. It might be something in which you may be interested.
I have a S&W 360J that has been cut for moonclips and rechambered to 9x23. I usually load it with 9mm, I'm very happy with the conversion, it is very fast to reload and spare moonclips are easy to carry.
I also have revolvers in .357mag, .40S&W, and .45ACP that use moonclips and I just as happy with them for the same reasons.
I also have revolvers in .357mag, .40S&W, and .45ACP that use moonclips and I just as happy with them for the same reasons.
Hello WC145,
I have considered that, although I'm not sure of a 9mm conversion on the longer .357 cylinder. Just seems like the added free flight may compromise the ballistics before entering the forcing cone. Still, I do like the idea of easier handling of a 9mm moon clip pod. Does a 9mm round kick a bit more than a relatively matched .38 from your converted 360?
I have considered that, although I'm not sure of a 9mm conversion on the longer .357 cylinder. Just seems like the added free flight may compromise the ballistics before entering the forcing cone. Still, I do like the idea of easier handling of a 9mm moon clip pod. Does a 9mm round kick a bit more than a relatively matched .38 from your converted 360?
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Yeah, I had just received my standard 640 when the new 640-Pro release notice arrived. In fact, it was already back at Bowen for applying the nearly same damn mods that the new one comes with! As it is, I'm not sure they will actually be hitting the streets until later this summer but still.
Today, my new 686 2.5" arrived so I'm sure a new and improved version of that model will be announced on Friday. Can't win for losing! These two will hopefully be my last project guns! When all the dust settles, I may pick up the new 442 no-lock mooned snub but I'll think long and hard on that one... Can't say I'm all that fond of alloy frames.
Regards,
Today, my new 686 2.5" arrived so I'm sure a new and improved version of that model will be announced on Friday. Can't win for losing! These two will hopefully be my last project guns! When all the dust settles, I may pick up the new 442 no-lock mooned snub but I'll think long and hard on that one... Can't say I'm all that fond of alloy frames.
Regards,
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