Ruger Blackhawk convertible

[Enthusiast]

Does anyone have any feedback they would like to share on the Ruger Blackhawk convertible? I'm thinking of putting the 357/9mm variety on my wish list.

 

[in625shooter]

I have one (I'll get a 2nd one sometime) and they are a very neat option for me. I wanted the 4 5/8 but the price was right on a 6 1/2". It is nice because you basically have 3 rounds to choose to run in it which the way it has been going on ammo selection is not a bad option.

The 9mm is a little less accurate than the 38/357 but unless you have OCD or want rifle like accuracy the are fine. You should with the right loads get 1 1/2" out of the 357 and slightly bigger with the 9mm. It is fine for what they were made for.

The only caution I would say is even though it has an ejector rod not sure about how hard the 9mm steel case ammo like Wolf etc would be to get out. Steel expands and I have seen some 625 revolvers not be able to eject them without a dowel rod through the front end of the chynder and a healthy smack on it. Again might not be an issue with the Ruger with the ejector rod but I never tested it.

I would recommend the convertable just for ^%$*'s and giggles they are fun!

 

[1911ly]

I have 4vBlackhawks. One of them is the convertable. I love them all! The cylinder changing is easy. I think you will like it.

 

[Enthusiast]

Now you got me wanting to bump it to the top of my wish list. I try to stay clear of steel case ammo and generally reload my plinkin stuff on the lighter side, so no issue there. Thanks for your opinion.

 

[84VETTE]

I really like the idea of the convertibles, I just wish they would bring back the 38-40 winchester / 10mm version.