My BIL just scored one of these semi-rare 9mm revolvers. Its an interesting piece if you haven't seen before:
https://vimeo.com/100703925
Smith and Wesson Model 547 - A Unique 9mm Revolver
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Smith and Wesson Model 547 - A Unique 9mm Revolver
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Nice as a collector item. I love revolvers. Don't know that I would shoot it often. Interesting in how they solved the headspace problem.
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Does it require Moon Clips?
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Re: Smith and Wesson Model 547 - A Unique 9mm Revolver
No.PBratton wrote:Does it require Moon Clips?
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Re: Smith and Wesson Model 547 - A Unique 9mm Revolver
No. check out the video. The extracters is what makes this revolver unique.Liberty wrote:PBratton wrote:Does it require Moon Clips?
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Re: Smith and Wesson Model 547 - A Unique 9mm Revolver
I remember when those guns came out. I think a J-Frame revolver in 9mm would be a good gun for some folks who, because of age or infirmity, cannot use an automatic. (My recommendation for those folks now is a Beretta Cheetah, if they can find one.) As the narrator said, 9mm is better than 38 Special, but the recoil is not as harsh as a .357Mag.
That said, the manufacturing complexity would seem to be a deal-killer, unless they went with moon clips.
Chas.
That said, the manufacturing complexity would seem to be a deal-killer, unless they went with moon clips.
Chas.
Re: Smith and Wesson Model 547 - A Unique 9mm Revolver
Is the consensus that .38 spcl is worse than 9mm?
I always thought a .38 spcl case was longer than 9mm though slightly thinner, and hence held more powder. Of course in a 9mm automatic you can have a lot more capacity, so is that why it's considered better?
When I carry a revolver I carry a .357 SP101 with .38 spcl +P loads.
I always thought a .38 spcl case was longer than 9mm though slightly thinner, and hence held more powder. Of course in a 9mm automatic you can have a lot more capacity, so is that why it's considered better?
When I carry a revolver I carry a .357 SP101 with .38 spcl +P loads.
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Re: Smith and Wesson Model 547 - A Unique 9mm Revolver
This article may prove helpful:ScottDLS wrote:Is the consensus that .38 spcl is worse than 9mm?
I always thought a .38 spcl case was longer than 9mm though slightly thinner, and hence held more powder. Of course in a 9mm automatic you can have a lot more capacity, so is that why it's considered better?
When I carry a revolver I carry a .357 SP101 with .38 spcl +P loads.
http://www.ballistics101.com/9mm_vs_.38special.php
The 9mm carries more velocity and therefore increased muzzle energy over the .38, however as the article points out that does not necessarily translate into better stopping power.
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Re: Smith and Wesson Model 547 - A Unique 9mm Revolver
Aha...the 9mm case is thicker therefore can be loaded to a higher pressure.... now it makes sense.
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