Blackhawk convertible Berry's 9mm loads

res45 · 11-05-2009, 07:54 PM

Well it was a slow day so got my 9 mm 124 gr. HP load worked up. I shot several groups of 5 just like this so I'm good to go,well pleased with the first outing shooting these bullets in my revolver.

LakerDad · 11-05-2009, 10:06 PM

That's some Good shootin! What model, barrel length, sights, grips do you have? Is your's an original Ruger converter 9mm/357 revolver? I have an interest in the 9mm aspect, the concept is interesting. I have fitted a 9mm cylinder to my New Model Blackehawk. Thanks for sharing!

res45 · 11-06-2009, 04:53 AM

Mine is an original 357/9mm new model BH I bought about 25+ years ago. It has the 6 1/2 barrel,factory sights. About the only thing different is I put a set of Pachmayr grips and a Poly-Choke vent rib that I installed myself about a week after I bought the pistol.

I've never shot more than about two boxes of 9mm through it all those years,had plenty of 38/357 ammo but with the recent ammo situation and a couple K of 9mm brass I pickup up or people gave me figure I would load up some.

jerry · 11-06-2009, 06:04 AM

Did the Berry's projectiles "shave" any material at the headspace in the cylinder? Ruger recommends not using lead bullets in the convertable for this reason. I too enjoy my convertible.

res45 · 11-06-2009, 10:25 AM

Well I shoot 125 gr.RN cast lead, Berry's 115 RN & 124 gr. HP's so far with no problems. Bullets drop right in smooth like any other load.

LakerDad · 11-06-2009, 08:51 PM

cool, my new model s/n is from the 1st year 1973 that I obtained from a auction this past fall.
I aquired a 9mm cylinder from a nice lady on "gun broker" me, that I fitted to my "new" Blackhawk. I have not shot it before or after the fitting. I too have a number of 9mm that I got for a low price ($5.00 per 50rds at Bass Pro FMJ) I need to get out and try 4 of my newest guns and fit a old Weaver V22 scope on a old Winchester Mod 74 so........ I just need to get out more often!!! well, I'm jealous of your great ability to shoot!!! keep that up, gun control is a good thing!!!