Thread: shield 40= 9mm
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Old 11-12-2012, 03:47 PM
ammodave ammodave is offline
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Stuff happens. I bought a new Ruger Blackhawk many yrs ago that was marked (on the box and barrel) as a .357 magnum but came fitted with a 9mm cylinder. Ruger made .357/9mm convertibles but this was sold as a straight .357. I considered returning it but a Canadian Forces friend of mine (I was stationed in Canada at the time) provided me with a full can of CF 9mm ammo so I just kept the Ruger as is.. When I returned to the states, I had my local gunny fit a .357 cylinder and that Ruger is still providing good service after 40yrs. If I got a Shield with a mismatched slide I'd just keep it and look for a .40 barrel.
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