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I'm thinking of taking advantage of the current $50 rebate on S&W J frames but really don't want to get into buying a new caliber (38spl). In doing some reading it seems S&W did at one time make a 9mm J frame (940).
Seems people have swapped out the 38 spl cylinder in their J frame for a 940 cylinder sourced from either S&W or Brownells. Others have sent their 38 special cylinder to a gunsmith for them to hone out and make cuts for the necessary moon clips.
I really like the idea of staying with 9mm and having a J frame for would be great.
Has anyone done this or happen to know if this is ok to do?
Apparently the difference between the 9mm and 38 special is .001, so the barrel is not an issue.
Number 6
Seems people have swapped out the 38 spl cylinder in their J frame for a 940 cylinder sourced from either S&W or Brownells. Others have sent their 38 special cylinder to a gunsmith for them to hone out and make cuts for the necessary moon clips.
I really like the idea of staying with 9mm and having a J frame for would be great.
Has anyone done this or happen to know if this is ok to do?
Apparently the difference between the 9mm and 38 special is .001, so the barrel is not an issue.
Number 6
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