stiab
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I though S&W fixed that problem when the 940-1 was issued. Are the -1 owners having the same problem?
Any 9mm revolvers?
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I though S&W fixed that problem when the 940-1 was issued. Are the -1 owners having the same problem?
HEADKNOCKER
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I've had more than one person with a 940-1 that was having the same problems..
I think it has more to do with the condition of the reamer that's being used on the cylinder & being the 9mm cartridge is tapered..
Here's what a problem cylinder looks like when viewed with an eye loupe
940 Factory Chamber
I think it has more to do with the condition of the reamer that's being used on the cylinder & being the 9mm cartridge is tapered..
Here's what a problem cylinder looks like when viewed with an eye loupe
940 Factory Chamber
David Sinko
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The acid test is A-Merc brass. I would expect anything loaded in A-Merc brass to tie up any 9mm revolver no matter how good the chambers are. Funny thing is, any auto that can chamber this junk can always extract it when it is fired. At least that's how it always works for me after it has been handloaded.
If your 9mm revolver can fire and extract A-Merc brass, either factory or handloads, I'd like to hear about it!
Dave Sinko
If your 9mm revolver can fire and extract A-Merc brass, either factory or handloads, I'd like to hear about it!
Dave Sinko
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Peter I hadn't seen that after you completed it..
Looks pretty good like a Pinto..
BTW Time to clean the BBQ..
Gary/Hk
Looks pretty good like a Pinto..
BTW Time to clean the BBQ..
Gary/Hk
OH this subject again.
One day S&W may see this stuff and decide to NOT make another 9mm revolver.
Here's my home made model 936 9x23-38 super-9mm shooter
Nice!! I like the way it came out, how's it shoot?
i asked this question in another thread a while back but it was never answered. A model 36 is not suppossed to get a steady diet of 38+P according to smith and wesson. How does the model 36 frame handle the higher pressure of 9mm ammo over the long term? do you think it may become a problem?
stiab
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I've asked similar questions on the forum before and never received answers. The only difference I can imagine is if they were heat treated differently.
The model 36 has a 940 cylinder and barrel installed and I doubt that there will be any issues with 9mm or 38 super, Now the 9X23 round is something that I dont relish the thought of shooting many of them.
Let u consider that the 940 was also made in the 356? TSW round which has very high pressures.
I understand that the older J frames are not supposed to shoot 38+Ps, Now let us look at lawyers, The failure rate of an older J frame shooting 20K rounds of +P and the fact that an old J frame may already have untold thousands of rounds down the pipe, Condition unknown by the factory and their team of lawyers, So they want to stay safe and cautious in their recommendations about what YOU shoot in your firearm that has THEIR name on it.
I AM NOT SUGGESTING that you ignore S&W recommentations, They are there for a reason,
With that said, I will limit the use of 9X23s but I wont worry about 9mm at all,
Now I have shot about 100 38 Super+Ps with no effect on the firearm.
I have said enough for now.
I like my 36 gone 9mm, Stainless/Blue Pinto, Also happy I was able to find the parts and luck into a Like new 36 for 3 bills to complete the project.
Now what will I ever do with the 3" 340 barrel I still have collecting dust?
Peter
OH I forgot to add.
A 2" J frame is NOT a range gun, So it wont be getting 1000ds of rounds down the pipe like a 6" model 27 or a model 14 may see.
My carry guns get "Tested" every couple months with live ammo, Mostly just carried.
Let u consider that the 940 was also made in the 356? TSW round which has very high pressures.
I understand that the older J frames are not supposed to shoot 38+Ps, Now let us look at lawyers, The failure rate of an older J frame shooting 20K rounds of +P and the fact that an old J frame may already have untold thousands of rounds down the pipe, Condition unknown by the factory and their team of lawyers, So they want to stay safe and cautious in their recommendations about what YOU shoot in your firearm that has THEIR name on it.
I AM NOT SUGGESTING that you ignore S&W recommentations, They are there for a reason,
With that said, I will limit the use of 9X23s but I wont worry about 9mm at all,
Now I have shot about 100 38 Super+Ps with no effect on the firearm.
I have said enough for now.
I like my 36 gone 9mm, Stainless/Blue Pinto, Also happy I was able to find the parts and luck into a Like new 36 for 3 bills to complete the project.
Now what will I ever do with the 3" 340 barrel I still have collecting dust?
Peter
OH I forgot to add.
A 2" J frame is NOT a range gun, So it wont be getting 1000ds of rounds down the pipe like a 6" model 27 or a model 14 may see.
My carry guns get "Tested" every couple months with live ammo, Mostly just carried.
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HEADKNOCKER
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I get asked alot about my 642/942 convertible..
I have tested it with a few cylinders of 9mm Nyclads but haven't had the range time to run a whole bunch of different loads & test the accuracy of each threw the little Airweight..
I still also need to take some +P+ 38 Supers, 9x21 & 9x23 to test in my 940+..
When I do get a chance to get to the range I'm always rushed by people waiting for a range table etc. & it realy cuts into the experience
Last range trip there was a guy picking up my brass while I was shooting & even went in front of me while I was shooting..
I stopped & put my pistol down on the table & screamed at him to get away & to never step in front of me again, I told him if he did & he got shot it's on him + the brass is mine until I leave range..
There were several people there just to scavenge brass even 22lr..
So "Maybe" I can find time one of these weekends to spend the whole day trying different rounds.. Hell I've got two new handguns that I have never shot yet..
Gary/Hk
I have tested it with a few cylinders of 9mm Nyclads but haven't had the range time to run a whole bunch of different loads & test the accuracy of each threw the little Airweight..
I still also need to take some +P+ 38 Supers, 9x21 & 9x23 to test in my 940+..
When I do get a chance to get to the range I'm always rushed by people waiting for a range table etc. & it realy cuts into the experience
Last range trip there was a guy picking up my brass while I was shooting & even went in front of me while I was shooting..
I stopped & put my pistol down on the table & screamed at him to get away & to never step in front of me again, I told him if he did & he got shot it's on him + the brass is mine until I leave range..
There were several people there just to scavenge brass even 22lr..
So "Maybe" I can find time one of these weekends to spend the whole day trying different rounds.. Hell I've got two new handguns that I have never shot yet..
Gary/Hk
I'll thank Headknocker for the loan of the flex hones. They saved me from a really sticky extraction problem. I enjoy my 940 very much, and a 125 gr. RNL at 906 fps seems just the ticket for target practice fun. I'm currently working up loads with a 147 gr RNL.
Alx
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I have found a tornado brush for cleaning my 940 charge holes works better than a brass bristle brush. Stainless steel loops.
My 940 with CTC lasergrips, and melted edges.
My 940 with CTC lasergrips, and melted edges.
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cherokee5425
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Well I checked with my friend and he is going to get the model 940 that I asked about earlier. Best news is it's a 3". I have a unfired 3" model 36 from 1962 that will be a great companion for it. Now if I can round up a Tyler "T" grip in polished alum. for it......
HEADKNOCKER
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Go with the Brushed Tyler T it'll match better..
Congrats on the 940..
Gary
Congrats on the 940..
Gary
HEADKNOCKER
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Thought I'd share some pics of my 940 & 642/942 9mms + a pic of my Glock 19 RTF2 all with Federal Nyclads for carry..
Buy a set of Grips from Craig Spegel & be done with searching for the perfect J frame grips..
Gary/Hk
Buy a set of Grips from Craig Spegel & be done with searching for the perfect J frame grips..
Gary/Hk
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Nice 9mm's HEADNOCKER!!!
I didn't know the airweight frame could handle 9mm, now I am looking at my new 638 all funny. I may have to get a twin for her and have the cylinder converted over to 9mm.
I didn't know the airweight frame could handle 9mm, now I am looking at my new 638 all funny. I may have to get a twin for her and have the cylinder converted over to 9mm.
Texasgundude
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I have a 940 and a Taurus 9mm snubby, the model number escapes me. Both are good shooters.
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