Converting .38 to 9mm

mod34 · #1 02-03-2010, 02:05 PM

All,
I have a project revolver in J-frame that I am working on and wonder what is involved with converting it to 9mm. I more so wonder if any thing needs done with the barrel as it is about to head off to SW to have a new full lug .38 barrel installed. Thanks in advance.

tomcatt51 · #2 02-03-2010, 02:21 PM

If it's heading off to S&W anyway I'd sure ask them about having both the cylinder and barrel changed out. A real 9mm cylinder is better than a reamed 38/357 cylinder if they're available.

mod34 · #3 02-03-2010, 05:55 PM

Tomcatt,
I'll sure give it a try. They may not be to open to "conversions".

mod34 · #4 02-03-2010, 06:09 PM

SW said "No can do" on the 9mm install.

safearm · #5 02-03-2010, 06:35 PM

I had my 637 converted to 9mm moonclips by TK Custom. It was over a year ago, and the cost was $225. It took 10 days from the time I sent off the cylinder until I had it back. The work was great; the chambers are polished mirror smooth and I have never had an extraction problem.