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Matt C.
08-13-12, 10:15
Ruger Speed Six converted to DAO 9x23 by Hamilton Bowen along with his custom sights and finish

edit; sorry can't get pics to post.
SpankMonkey
08-13-12, 11:14
Please post them when you get a chance. I want to see this. He does great work.
Matt C.
08-13-12, 13:53
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e85/Stutzen/Revolver008.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e85/Stutzen/Revolver003.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e85/Stutzen/Revolver005.jpg
SpankMonkey
08-13-12, 14:42
That looks great. He bead blasted the finish. Did he open up the rear channel? I wonder what finish he used for the rear channel.

Overall it looks really good. Let us know how it shoots when you get the chance.
youngAR
08-13-12, 18:13
Oh baby Jesus, that is fine. Please post a range report. Any trigger work done?
woodandsteel
08-14-12, 00:03
Oh my! What I would give for that.

Very nice!

More pics and range report would be much appreciated.
Matt C.
08-14-12, 06:25
The rear sight notch has a cerakote treatment and is square and did not require alteration.

Standard action and trigger tune. (which includes Wolff spring kit)

Shot it a bit with the 9x19 being quite comfortable and 9x23 (@1450 fps)were comforting.
(Mr. Bowen had relayed to me that he was impressed with the accuracy after test firing)

Hope to ring it out this weekend.

Here's another pic (hopefully)

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e85/Stutzen/Revolver009.jpg
JW5219
08-14-12, 06:33
Very, very nice! That man does fine work--
youngAR
08-15-12, 23:45
How's the recoil?
Matt C.
08-16-12, 08:48
How's the recoil?

Not bad at all. I put it in the .40 S&W range.
sjc3081
08-16-12, 09:21
I don't understand, why 9x23 is better than 357mag.
Matt C.
08-16-12, 10:12
I don't understand, why 9x23 is better than 357mag.

Not better. (less muzzle blast and recoil though)
This round is used in autoloaders to duplicate .357 ballistics.(10 rounds of .357 power in a 1911)
I like 9mm revolvers and this is just an evolution of that preference.
Also, the conversion lets me shoot about a half dozen calibers.
halo2304
08-16-12, 18:03
That is a pretty sweet gun! Those Pachmyer grips are THEE best I've found.
Mark/MO
08-16-12, 19:04
Also, the conversion lets me shoot about a half dozen calibers.

OK, I'm going to ask a dumb question so please be gentle. What additional calibers will it shoot now?

I was thinking of what a handy gun to have in certain situations. If you had the ability to fire a number of different rounds it would make the gun very versatile if the need arose where you might have to scrounge or barter for ammo. I’ve always had a thing for revolvers and yours is outstanding.
Littlelebowski
08-16-12, 19:10
Truly original and I'd love to shoot it. Thanks for posting.
halo2304
08-16-12, 19:29
Matt, do you have a before pictures? Also, did it start out as a .357 or a 9mm?
blake g
08-16-12, 22:02
Not better. (less muzzle blast and recoil though)
This round is used in autoloaders to duplicate .357 ballistics.(10 rounds of .357 power in a 1911)
I like 9mm revolvers and this is just an evolution of that preference.
Also, the conversion lets me shoot about a half dozen calibers.

I'm going to bet .380, 9x19, 9x23, .38 Super, .38 Spec & .357???

That's a beauty - I have a Service Six that I've been thinking of having round-butted, maybe I should think of a conversion like this also!
Matt C.
08-16-12, 22:08
Matt, do you have a before pictures? Also, did it start out as a .357 or a 9mm?

Yes I have a before pic that I'll post when I find it.
Started life as a 9mm.
Matt C.
08-16-12, 22:11
I'm going to bet .380, 9x19, 9x23, .38 Super, .38 Spec & .357???

That's a beauty - I have a Service Six that I've been thinking of having round-butted, maybe I should think of a conversion like this also!


Not sure about 38/357
What you mentioned and 9x21 and 356TSW.
blake g
08-16-12, 23:12
Not sure about 38/357
What you mentioned and 9x21 and 356TSW.

Ah - never thought of those...
halo2304
08-17-12, 07:56
Based on local popularity of the named calibers, .380, 9x19, and maybe .38 Super would be the most likely to find if ammo became scarce.
Will it fire 9mm Mak?
Matt C.
08-17-12, 08:05
[QUOTE=blake g;1371889]I'm going to bet .380, 9x19, 9x23, .38 Super, .38 Spec & .357???


seems it will fire 38/357 but the cases will be fire formed to the new chamber specs.
Matt C.
08-17-12, 08:08
Based on local popularity of the named calibers, .380, 9x19, and maybe .38 Super would be the most likely to find if ammo became scarce.
Will it fire 9mm Mak?

9 makarov is .364 mm so no it wont work (love that 9x18)
blake g
08-17-12, 16:57
[QUOTE=blake g;1371889]I'm going to bet .380, 9x19, 9x23, .38 Super, .38 Spec & .357???


seems it will fire 38/357 but the cases will be fire formed to the new chamber specs.

That's cool - at least it gives you options...:D
rljatl
08-17-12, 17:07
Will it accept moon clips? There are a couple of places that can machine the rear of the cylinder so that you shoot with and without moon clips. Moon clips are a quick way to reload.

Here is one place that does it. Scroll down.

http://www.pinnacle-guns.com/revolver.asp
Matt C.
08-17-12, 17:16
Yep, runs on moonclips
Pinnacle converted my 642 to 9mm(somehow my nephew has it).
Matt C.
08-20-12, 08:07
Will it accept moon clips? There are a couple of places that can machine the rear of the cylinder so that you shoot with and without moon clips. Moon clips are a quick way to reload.

Here is one place that does it. Scroll down.

http://www.pinnacle-guns.com/revolver.asp

This was done by Pinnacle.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e85/Stutzen/SW642006.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e85/Stutzen/SW642007.jpg
blake g
08-20-12, 11:26
This was done by Pinnacle.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e85/Stutzen/SW642006.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e85/Stutzen/SW642007.jpg

That's a sweet pocket blaster!!!!