Making 940?

[quickdraw03]

What is involved in converting a 642 into a 9mm like the 940? It is just a matter of having a smith fit a 9mm cylinder?

Thanks,
QD

 

[WC145]

What is involved in converting a 642 into a 9mm like the 940? It is just a matter of having a smith fit a 9mm cylinder?

Thanks,
QD

It is as simple, and as complex as that. First you need an early 642, pre-J Magnum frame, then you need a 940 cylinder, which are practically impossible to find since Numrich's sold out of them a couple of years ago. However, once you have the right gun and a cylinder, it's just a matter of fitting them together.

 

[bobf]

According to the SCSW they changed to the J-magnum frame with The 940-2 (1996). I don't know if they use the same cylinder or if a later 940 cylinder will work in a J mag frame 642. Maybe someone here knows the answer.

Bob

 

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[Leadchop54]

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+1 waiting for my cylinder for my 360j to come back from being converted!

 

[HeyJoe]

converting a 638 or 438 bodyguard to 9mm would be cool.