powwowell
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Pictures have sure struck my fancy! I've been trying to locate one for a few days. Anyone have a Ruger model 5152 revolver, that would like to share their impressions of it?
Yes, it is. I hope you find one.It sure is! Ain't it a beaut? Seems to be unobtainable, for now.
My New Model Vaquero standard grip with the Altamont fake ivory is pretty comfortable too.I'm not a fan of birdshead grips. I used a pair of old model Vaqueros with standard grips for thousands of rounds in SASS competition. Had to replace a couple of small springs but otherwise they are bombproof. Good luck with your search.
Pictures have sure struck my fancy! I've been trying to locate one for a few days. Anyone have a Ruger model 5152 revolver, that would like to share their impressions of it?
Is this one the one you’re interested in?
https://ruger.com/products/vaqueroStainless/specSheets/5152.html
Yes, it is. I hope you find one.
I tried for months to find a Ruger Redhawk 5050 .45 ACP / .45 Colt with no luck. I then decided a Blackhawk Convertible .45 would be a good substitute. No luck there either.
Then one day I decided to ask Ruger if they would fit my .45 Colt Ruger New Vaquero with a .45 ACP cylinder. They did, so I now have a single action that will shoot .45 Colt and .45 ACP. I would still like a Blackhawk Concertible, though.
Funny thing is I found a Smith & Wesson model 25 Classic .45 Colt and jumped on it. A couple of weeks after I took possession of it I was told about a store that had a used Redhawk 5050. Go figure…
I didn’t even bother going to look at it. I am very happy with my model 25 and my Vaquero “convertible”.
I hope you find your Birdshead .45.
Nice!Armybrat
Fine looking Vaquero you've got there! I really like how those faux ivory grips go so well with the stainless steel! I found these TruIvory grips from Bar-S from one of the large online gun and parts distributors (Brownell's or Midway), and they were a perfect fit on my Vaquero!
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There's a couple of nice bisleys on Gunbroker right now.
They make my hands ache just lookin at em.I'm not a fan of birdshead grips. I used a pair of old model Vaqueros with standard grips for thousands of rounds in SASS competition. Had to replace a couple of small springs but otherwise they are bombproof. Good luck with your search.