[gb6491]

Picked up a used Vaquero today and so far, I am very happy with it. My eyesight is getting to the point that I probably need arm length vision added to my bifocals; as a result I don't shoot much at 25 yds. anymore (don't like all the squinting and head tilting:() However, the Vaquero points really well for me; so after a few rounds at 7yds., I trotted the target out to 25 and kept it there. I've never really been a crackerjack shot at that range (another reason I don't shoot that far very often :D), but I am pleased with how I'm shooting with this Ruger. I think it's a keeper:)
Regards,
Greg
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[Lloyd Smale]

as far as im conserned it just doesnt get any better then a bisley vaquero in 44 mag. If i had to go down to one handgun it would be the same gun as yours with a 4 5/8s barrel

[Gator]

That's a good find, the Bisley Vaqueros are great guns and are getting scarce. I foolishly sold my .44 Mag 4 5/8" several years ago and haven't seen another since. Congrats!

[critter]

Good shooting. NICE looking gun!

[gb6491]

Thanks all:) I can see where the 4 5/8" would be pretty handy.

I've been away from the 44 Magnum for too long (had a super Blackhawk years ago) and forgot what a fine shooting round it is. I have to say the one finger got banged up some yesterday. I've got some 44Spl around here someplace (I have a Charter Arms Target Bulldog - now there's a beast to shoot) and maybe I'll run some of that through it today. I just can't get over how well this gun points and that I can actually see the sights on it so well (I would never have figured that).

Any recommendations on holsters?

Regards,
Greg

[First Shirt]

IMHO, the Bisley version is the best idea Ruger ever had! I've got a Bisley Vaquero in .45 Colt, and it's gotten to be my favorite "knockin' around in the woods" handgun.

[eastwa]

Here is a modified Vaquero with a gold dot front blade:

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[Moonclip]

I need something very close to this revolver, is there such a thing as a bisley grip frame with adj sights in .44mag?

[Gator]

Eastwa, very nice, and those grips are beautiful!

Moonclip, Ruger has made .44 Mag Bisley Blackhawks in the past, I don't know if they make one currently.

[gb6491]

Eastwa, very nice, and those grips are beautiful!
+1 on that!

There is an interesting Bisley photo thread (http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=17772&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) over on the Ruger forum; some nice photos of Bisley Blackhawks in it.

Some nice custom work at the bottom of this page (http://www.gunblast.com/AlanHarton.htm) as well.

Regards,
Greg