Ultimate Survival Gun: Ruger Blackhawk .357 mag/9mm Convertible Revolver Part 1 of 2

My Choice for The Ultimate Survival Pistol: The Ruger Blackhawk Convertible .357 magnum / 9mm revolver. With the 6.5 inch barrel the single action .357 magnum makes a great hunting hand gun. Since it shoots three of the most commonly used cartridges, it is a versatile pistol that will be easy to find ammunition for in a SHTF/worst case survival scenario. Okay, tired of answering this question so here it is: Suggested retail (MSRP) is: $655.00 but I got a sweet deal from my local gun dealer of $480 plus shipping/handling and tax (grand total: $535.49.) Locate them at galleryofguns period com. Model number 10318. Also comes with 4.62" barrel at same price. Another frequent question: 9mm parabellum (9x19) has a bullet diameter of 0.356 in (9.03 mm) whereas both the .38 SP and .357 MAG have bullet diameters of 0.357 in (9.1 mm.) That is a difference of only 1/1000th of an inch or 7/100th of a mm!

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[GordonTurnerpark]

I love the Ruger Blackhawk, but just learned today that you can get a 9mm cylinder too! REALLY COOL. I fell in love with my Dad's and have lusted after one. I will soon be ordering one. Which model do you have to ask for to get the extra 9mm cylinder. A couple more questions. Isn't that small revolver in .357 miserable to shoot? And do you get more velocity from your .357 "snap caps" as compared to your 38's? LOL KIDDING!

[thenewsurvivalist]

@GordonTurnerpark Go to Gallery of Guns and do a search for Ruger and Blackhawk to find the different model numbers including the one that comes with two cylinders. Yes, .357 mags hurt your hand from a snub nose revolver, but that doesn't matter because when under the stress of shooting a bad guy I won't even notice I'm sure. When I practice I shoot 38 sp in it because they are less expensive.

[thenewsurvivalist]

@GordonTurnerpark Go to Gallery of Guns and do a search for Ruger and Blackhawk to find the different model numbers including the one that comes with two cylinders. Yes, .357 mags hurt your hand from a snub nose revolver, but that doesn't matter because when under the stress of shooting a bad guy I won't even notice I'm sure. When I practice I shoot 38 sp in it because they are less expensive.

[thenewsurvivalist]

@GordonTurnerpark Go to Gallery of Guns and do a search for Ruger and Blackhawk to find the different model numbers including the one that comes with two cylinders. Yes, .357 mags hurt your hand from a snub nose revolver, but that doesn't matter because when under the stress of shooting a bad guy I won't even notice I'm sure. When I practice I shoot 38 sp in it because they are less expensive.

[broadfall]

how does ruger design it so you don't need moon clips to hold apc rounds in a revolver

[thenewsurvivalist]

@broadfall The chambers in the cylinder are machined precisely with a step that the front of the brass case rests on.

[cowboy836]

how is this thing with acuracy from 9mm?

[cowboy836]

@southernboy712 i would use 12gauge buckshoot if you dont care about the meat.

[southernboy712]

i will be getting a ruger 357 magnum in a few weeks to carry out in the woods as a back up weapons against all the hogs we have. what caliber round would be best for a one shot kill for them?

[moose1ale]

i love your videos! can't wait for you to put out some more! Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.

[johnnymagnum357]

I agree with the exception of a GP100 instead of blackhawk. good food for thought ! thx.

[Xringer]

I got mine used about 30 years ago. It had a bend front sight, Ruger installed a new one for free, but it was impossible to zero. The rear windage was all the way to one side. :(

I found a (no gunsmithing) scope mount and installed a Leupold M8 4x Extended Eye Relief Scope. Now it's a nice pistol for 50 to 100 yards..

I wanted to shoot club metal silhouette with it, but they wouldn't allow 4x.. 3x would have been fine!! :(