Ruger Blackhawk Convertible 9mm/357 Mag Review
Ruger Blackhawk Convertible 9mm/357 Mag Review
Chad Reviews the Ruger Blackhawk Convertible Chambered in 9mm and 357 Magnum. This is an awesome Revolver for the a new shooter or an experienced one. This revolver can be found for around $500-$550.
I believe ‘ this is the best video I have watched on this firearm.
I enjoyed it , learned a touch from it.
And I O" agree with you on the cheap grip’s that come with it.
Hogue’s are on the way"
Thank you for a really great video.
16 thumbs up !
A Ruger Blackhawk is gonna be my first revolver. Don’t think mine is the convertible version. It has the 6.5" barrel and special ordered it with wood grips.
I have a Henry .357 Rifle. So it’s gonna be a nice cowboy pistol to match my cowboy rifle.
Gonna be getting it by December 2.
Good review!
Just wanted to know why you have two wedding rings?
Just asking.
That would be a decent apocalypse gun
I like the Hogue grip on that one!
It’s a cosmapolitan thing lol
Fuck i cant get it for that price up here in good ole commiecanadistan its almost over a grand for us.
cork or fine steel wool will rub off that surface rust
I like the plastic grips!
it’s his first revolver was he aware that it was only single action. I own both versions of this gun but they’re only good for cowboy action shooting or competition. if you wanted to buy a revolver for bug-out should have got a double action revolver like a Ruger GP100 or something
I just got the 5.5" stainless steel model that came with wood grips. I was really elated to find a (my first revolver) 357 that also fired 9mm. For plinking, the 9 is a much cheaper option. It is heavy enough to minimize the recoil. I also like it because I love shiny guns.
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A couple of tips and thoughts for you as this is your first revolver.
A very light coat of oil on the " Base pin " and the center passage of the cylinder.
Cleaning up the center hole in your cylinder, use 22 caliber patches, brushes etc.
Note that the elevation screw is the same screw that holds the rear sight structure snug to the frame.
If you elevate it your sights will be wobbly. The blackhawk is factory tested and set for 158 grain bullets at 25 yards. Ruger will send you a taller blade for the rear sight no charge. Swapping them out is a little tricky until you figure out the the trick to it. This will be handy of you for instance want to use 130 grain bullets.
It is true of all Blackhawks that when indexing the cylinder to load or eject you will of course hear a click . It will not be lined up for loading or ejecting. Have to forward it a touch. If you go to far you will have to go all the way around again. I concider this to be a design flaw.
I own several Blackhawks.
One of them is the spitting image of yours including the grips.
I like them for shooting hot 357 loads. For me the recoil is quite formidable. I’m older with some arthritis in my paws .
I usually just use regular 38special or even + P loads.
I never had any issues with any pin coming free…
Anyhow, thanks for the video.
Safe shootin to ya and remember to keep your powder dry 😉
Single action only?
I’m thinking the difference in accuracy is because the 9mm is .2000" smaller in diameter than the 357/38. I’m probably going with the 45lc/45acp as the acp is .1000" smaller so your accuracy (at least this is what I’m thinking) won’t be as affected. As sturdy as that gun is built I’m thinking you can shoot some pretty warm 45colt through it.
I own both of those. The one that you have and I own the one that shoots 45 Long Colt and 45 ACP
Its still technically a cowboy gun, the grips you don’t care for are traditional. The rubber grips look goofy on the gun, just my opinion 🤓🇺🇸 anyway the review is good over all. 👍🏻
Built like a tank to last forever! The Ruger Blackhawk will handle loads that would destroy any other revolver, especially in 45 colt, 41 mag, 30 carbine. What was the accuracy difference between the two cylinders?
Think I just found a NEW TOY…..YEH HAW…
Excellent review 3 calibers from a single gun is worth having….
I’v e the 6 ana !/2 barrel .
I wish ida got 2"
LOL
Houge grip’s make this gun awesome.
a single-action with Hogue rubber grips? BLASPHEMY!!
I’ve had mine for 35 years now i bought it at a 2nd hand store with holster and 3 boxes of 357 mags and in mint condition for 125.00 and it’s still in mint condition and mine has the wooden grips .i think i might try those hoag grips
Can u get a vaquero in 357 convertible or only Blackhawk
I hate those rubber grips..its a beautiful gun (love mine my favorite gun in my collection) but those grips make it look hideous and bulky…
Put a slight bend in the pin that is backing out and the problem will be solved.
can this shoot .380?
normally id say one never puts such grips on a classic frame, but those don’t look TOO bad. I’m sure they feel great. Nice gun, dude. It’s on my ‘want’ list. Enjoy.
looks like fun!
Frankly, I like them black plastic grips quite a bit. I’m not changing mine, even though I usually put grip-conforming rubber grips like Hogue’s or Uncle Mikes on my other revolvers.
I like Blackhawks hate the new plastic grips those things look like they belong on a cap gun. My 9mm cylinder is very accurate
put a small bend in that pin that keeps backing out, and then rreplace it. it shouldn’t back out
They cost more now? Can’t seem to find them below $630
You should apply Loctite 609 to that Rear Sight Pin. That will stop the Pin from walking. Just degrease the Hole prior to applying the Loctite.
good bug out pistol and shots 3 types of caliber
You complained about the grips and replaced them with rubber (sigh!). Haven’t noticed that much difference in accuracy between 9mm and 38/357, but they have a different point of aim (9mm is lower). Found difference between different brands/loads of same caliber often more than between calibers.
They put the cheap grips on it because they expect people to swap them out to customize them
a Man cant go wrong with a Ruger ! and same for a Woman. . . . .my girlfriend outshoots me with any caliber, n I have shot 25 years longer.
You feel that $500 is a lot of money for a quality revolver?
I like the standard grips for my vaquero for the history of it but I run the Pachmayr grips for hunting loads. Good vid, ya make me want to buy one. 9mm is cheap!
never doubt this versatile revolver as good as it gets
due to 9mm being slightly smaller than .357 (9mm is .355 usually) how would you say the accuracy compares?
Cowboy gun…the good, bad and the ugly. Except this revolver is sweet!
I hate the aluminum grip frame.. wont buy one.
My Blackhawk is in 357/38 only. I kick myself for not buying the convertible model. I have a ton of 9 mm ammo. Cheaper to shoot too. I had the same type of Hogue grips on my Super Blackhawk in 44 magnum. Comfort not appearance for me. Lol
feines teil echt schön
I may get one. Like yourself, I have a boatload of 9mm, .38 and .357, but no longer own a revolver. This would be a good solution, and I’ve never owned a Ruger I didnt like.
What kills me is it would probably be faster to swap cylinders than it would be to normally reload. And what really burns my biscuits is that all single actions revolvers have the loading port on the right side of the gun. Now Ive been told when colt produced his 45 he designed it with a US cavalry in mind so that you could reload it in the saddle and still use there right hand to hold on to the reins. But, since that no longer applies and we want guns that make since for self protection and not ones that will probably get us killed for dicking around while loading because you have to spin the chamber all the way a round if you miss loading a cylinder by mistake because it only spins in one direction.
Have you tested their 9mm speed on a chronometer?
Those grips is like putting used men’s underwear on a good-looking woman.
Great review! Tragic grips! =)