9mm revolvers have been tried before, and they were not commercially successful.
Why not? Why is .38 special the only centerfire caliber people like for small frame defensive-carry revolvers?
Shot per shot, the 9mm is more powerful.
Today, most people who carry .38 specials use 125-135 grain bullets. It's not like the old days where .38 loads were standard at 158 grain, and you could find 200 or even 220 grain bullets if you really liked to throw heavy slugs.
Why would you prefer shooting the .38 when the 9mm can gain you 100 or even 200 fps with the same bullet weight, and nearly the same caliber (.355" vs. .357")?
ALSO, a 9mm revolver could have a significantly shorter cylinder. That makes for a shorter gun, and a lighter gun.
The gun could be made to use spring-steel full moon clips, and manufacturers could make these clips in bulk for 20 cents each. Any 9mm revolver you buy could come with a bag of a DOZEN clips, free, included with the gun. Every dealership could have a pickle jar full of extra clips in case you lose or misplace yours. $1 each, or $8 per dozen. Every sporting goods store could stock little baggies of these clips, to hang on a pegboard display wall.
COST: 9mm ammo is way cheaper than .38 special! I paid $25 for 50 rounds the last time I wanted some cheap "range ammo" to shoot at the indoor range near me. In contrast, I could have gotten 9mm for $17. If you shop online in bulk, .38 special (brass case, remanufactured) costs $300 per 1000.
Compare that to $220 per 1000 for the 9mm.
That makes the 9mm 30% cheaper.
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MY IDEAL DAILY CONCEALED CARRY REVOLVER:
J-frame, round butt.
New internals and lockwork for shorter frame and shorter cylinder.
5-shot, 9mm, full moon clips required.
Handles +P ammo.
Rear sight is huge, not just a tiny slot milled into the top of the frame, and has white dots.
Front sight has orange ramp insert or orange dot.
Barrel is 2.25 inches, rather than 1.8"
Barrel is factory ported to minimize muzzle flip.
DA trigger not to exceed 12 lbs, and must be smooth.
Why not? Why is .38 special the only centerfire caliber people like for small frame defensive-carry revolvers?
Shot per shot, the 9mm is more powerful.
Today, most people who carry .38 specials use 125-135 grain bullets. It's not like the old days where .38 loads were standard at 158 grain, and you could find 200 or even 220 grain bullets if you really liked to throw heavy slugs.
Why would you prefer shooting the .38 when the 9mm can gain you 100 or even 200 fps with the same bullet weight, and nearly the same caliber (.355" vs. .357")?
ALSO, a 9mm revolver could have a significantly shorter cylinder. That makes for a shorter gun, and a lighter gun.
The gun could be made to use spring-steel full moon clips, and manufacturers could make these clips in bulk for 20 cents each. Any 9mm revolver you buy could come with a bag of a DOZEN clips, free, included with the gun. Every dealership could have a pickle jar full of extra clips in case you lose or misplace yours. $1 each, or $8 per dozen. Every sporting goods store could stock little baggies of these clips, to hang on a pegboard display wall.
COST: 9mm ammo is way cheaper than .38 special! I paid $25 for 50 rounds the last time I wanted some cheap "range ammo" to shoot at the indoor range near me. In contrast, I could have gotten 9mm for $17. If you shop online in bulk, .38 special (brass case, remanufactured) costs $300 per 1000.
Compare that to $220 per 1000 for the 9mm.
That makes the 9mm 30% cheaper.
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MY IDEAL DAILY CONCEALED CARRY REVOLVER:
J-frame, round butt.
New internals and lockwork for shorter frame and shorter cylinder.
5-shot, 9mm, full moon clips required.
Handles +P ammo.
Rear sight is huge, not just a tiny slot milled into the top of the frame, and has white dots.
Front sight has orange ramp insert or orange dot.
Barrel is 2.25 inches, rather than 1.8"
Barrel is factory ported to minimize muzzle flip.
DA trigger not to exceed 12 lbs, and must be smooth.
