Function Testing of Smith and Wesson Model 15 Revolvers Modified to Fire the 9mm Luger Cartridge.

摘要

The objective of this program was to modify a Model 15revolver to fire 9mm ammunition and to test the functioning of both .38Special and 9mm ammunition in the modified revolver. The Air Force modification consisted of machining an annular cut on the rear face of the revolver cylinder and ejector starwheel and reaming each of the six cylinder chambers to accept the 9mm cartridge. In addition,steel half-moon clips were provided to hold and headspace the 9mm cartridges in the modified cylinder. The Smith and Wesson modification consisted of .38Special and 9mm ammunition changeable revolver cylinders. Both modifications performed satisfactorily. (Author)