TK Custom 9mm conversion

[brassburnz]

The 627 PC thread got me thinking about the TK Custom 9mm coversions.

$300 to rechamber the cylinder

$50 for recessed cylinder

$80 for 10, 9mm moonclips

Depending upon which gun I choose to convert, it will be either $380 or $430 based on today's price list.

https://www.tkcustom.com/services/machining

I have a Model 28 no dash Highway Patrolman and a 686 no dash. Both are first year production models with some collector value. I was thinking about buying an extra cylinder for either the 28 or 686 to get machined instead of messing with the original cylinders. Used cylinders on Ebay are about $150 for either model.

I realize there might be some timing and lock-up issues using two different cylinders in the same gun. I was wondering if anyone has tried the dual cylinder approach?

I also have a Model 15-3 with no collector value, so I just might use that for the conversion instead.

[9mmContagion]

I looked in to doing conversions on my revolvers when switching to all 9mm. Ended up selling all of my revolvers and collecting 9mm revolvers that come from the factory.

Just my .02

[brassburnz]

I looked in to doing conversions on my revolvers when switching to all 9mm. Ended up selling all of my revolvers and collecting 9mm revolvers that come from the factory.

Just my .02

I want to add a 9mm revolver to my collection rather than get rid of the other calibers. I agree the obvious solution is to just buy a 9mm revolver.

[9mmContagion]

I want to add a 9mm revolver to my collection rather than get rid of the other calibers. I agree the obvious solution is to just buy a 9mm revolver.

[BigBamBoo]

If you decide to go with TK they do good work.

I had them "race up" my 929 for USPSA. They were fast in turn around and called a couple of times for updates.

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[igorts]

had the same idea after 627 thread. but since i already have 929 i might not go this route leaving 627 and 327 alone (:-

[Robert1234]

How well does 9mm shoot out of a .38/.357 barrel?

[9mmContagion]

How well does 9mm shoot out of a .38/.357 barrel?

[sigstroker]

Seems like if you're just going to use it for fun or competition, it would be cheaper and easier to cut the cylinder for moon clips and leave it in .357. Use Short Colt brass for maximum reloading speed, or just stick with .38 brass.

[brassburnz]

Just won a 686-5 cylinder assembly on Ebay. 90 bucks shipped. If this cylinder functions well with my 686 I'll send it out to TK Custom for the 9mm conversion.

I'm not looking for Bullseye accuracy, but the more accurate the better. My 1911 in .45 acp is capable of 2" groups at 50 yards with handloads. My 1911 .22 conversion came with a test target of 5 shots at 50 yards into a .58" group. All I'm looking for is A level accuracy on a combat target.

[Pardini]

How well does 9mm shoot out of a .38/.357 barrel?

Really need to use .357/.358 bullets for the best accuracy. All S&W 9mm Revo barrels are .357 spec. All my S&W 9's are much more accurate with .357/.358 bullets.

[sigstroker]

Isn't the whole point of doing 9mm in an N frame being able to fit 9 rounds in the cylinder? If you're just leaving it at 6 rounds, why 9mm?

[9mmepiphany]

Before you have the cylinder machined for the moon clips, have your spare cylinder fitted to your gun.

As old as your 686 is, it is likely that the timing will be a bit off. Tell him you still want it to work with your original cylinder so that he does the adjustments on the star and not the hand

[brassburnz]

Really need to use .357/.358 bullets for the best accuracy. All S&W 9mm Revo barrels are .357 spec. All my S&W 9's are much more accurate with .357/.358 bullets.

I'll have to work up a load for 9mm revolver rounds. I read that Federal brass and primers are suggested. I know I have Federal small pistol primers, but don't have any bullets. I have a little 231 and Titegroup but it's pretty old.

[brassburnz]

Isn't the whole point of doing 9mm in an N frame being able to fit 9 rounds in the cylinder? If you're just leaving it at 6 rounds, why 9mm?

I don't really need the extra round or 2. I'm just looking for something different and figured shooting 9mm out of an L or N frame Smith would be fun.