Taurus 9mm Revolver

[HAWKFISH]

I don't know personally. But, I did hear two gentleman at a gunshow talking about this same thing believe it or not. And one gentle man said you couldn't because the .380 would slide around when shooting. He did not mention anything about moonclips, perhaps they would hold .380's in place. I dunno though.

[jaybet]

Bad idea. If it's a 9, use 9s.

[Jim Urban]

Bad idea. If it's a 9, use 9s.

Agreed.

[Dudley]

I agree that after some consideration and checking it is a bad idea.  I talked to a gun smith and  he was concerned about blow back gases burning your hands and face.   The 38 and 357 both have the same size case, but the 357 is just longer.  The 9 and 380 are not hte same size even with shooting the same size bullet .355,  It was something I was thinking about and I agree it is not worth the chance of hurting myself or damaging the revolver just to burn up some old ammo.

Thanks everyone for your comments.  At least it was something to think about.  Dudley

[CZShooter]

Can anyone tell me how these shoot? Or any other experiences? I found a used one at a local gun shop and put it on layaway. It was at a good price...and looked new. I dry-fired it through all 5 cylinders, and the trigger was butter-smooth. I thought it was cool...but would I have been better off with a M85 in .38spl? I already reload 9s...as that is what I shoot for IDPA...so I figured that into the equation.

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[tombogan03884]

Can anyone tell me how these shoot? Or any other experiences? I found a used one at a local gun shop and put it on layaway. It was at a good price...and looked new. I dry-fired it through all 5 cylinders, and the trigger was butter-smooth. I thought it was cool...but would I have been better off with a M85 in .38spl? I already reload 9s...as that is what I shoot for IDPA...so I figured that into the equation.

You already reload for the caliber, and with "Moon Clips" it should be faster to reload than a .38.

[Galeth005]

my quesiton is why would u want to fire 380's out of a 9mm revolver in the first place? 9mm is cheaper ammo and easier to get a hold of... plus as far as ballistics are concearned its a more effective calibur

[Dudley]

The only reason I asked the question was because I have about 250 rounds of 380 ammo that I reloaded for my wife's 380.  She has traded it in on a Ruger SP101 so I have the ammo and just wanted to shoot it up.  Once it was gone that would be the end of it.  Plus I was just interested in if it could be done safely.  Thanks for all the responses.  Dudley

[CZShooter]

Hey Dudley...have you shot the revolver yet? I'm curious how you like it.

[DesertMarine]

If you look at the dimensions of the .380 and 9MM there is a difference.  There is basically a .020" difference at bottom of the case (forgot names of different areas of a case, sorry) between .380 and 9MM.  At case mouth there is a .007" difference.  In the groove where half-moon clip is attached, there is around .020" difference, maybe too much.  I wouldn't try it.  I get my information from the Sierra reloading manual.